After several months of struggling with our Mini Dachshund Waffles, I started looking into official training programs. She was having issues with barking, housebreaking, resource guarding, and was causing a lot of frustration and stress within our household. From the beginning, I knew a board & train program was what we preferred and had several friends recommend Stephanie at Shepherd’s K9. From the moment I dropped Waffles off, I knew she was in great hands. The facility was impressive— so clean, very safe, and well-equipped, allowing Waffles to socialize with other dogs while receiving structured training. I always looked forward to seeing pictures and videos... read full review
July 2025
So beyond happy with my dog Brooklyn’s training! This was my first time sending a dog to boarding or any kind of training, and Brooklyn’s first time being away from me for more than a day or two—so it’s safe to say I was definitely nervous about sending him away. Thankfully, I had met Stephanie a few years ago and had always thought her dogs were so well-behaved. I knew there was nobody else I would trust to watch my dog. During drop-off, she was helpful and thoughtful about our goals, and she made sure to explain everything before I left. My dog can be nervous and shy, especially around new people, so I didn’t know how he would do in a program like this.... read full review
July 2025
Stephanie and her staff are the gold standard for canine care and will be our choice for all future needs. From our initial inquiry to post exit training, Stephanie consistently offers prompt replies, expert advice, and RESULTS. With two young goldendoodles getting use to each other, and after 3 weeks of training, the entire family now is much more balanced in our daily routines. Patches and Jaxx clearly learned what is expected with the use of commands and their recall is phenomenal! They have been home with us now for a month after their training. Results we now enjoy and are just simple habits include: Place (going to their space while we have company), Off (no more... read full review
After several months of struggling with our Mini Dachshund Waffles, I started looking into official training programs. She was having issues with barking, housebreaking, resource guarding, and was causing a lot of frustration and stress within our household. From the beginning, I knew a board & train program was what we preferred and had several friends recommend Stephanie at Shepherd’s K9. From the moment I dropped Waffles off, I knew she was in great hands. The facility was impressive— so clean, very safe, and well-equipped, allowing Waffles to socialize with other dogs while receiving structured training. I always looked forward to seeing pictures and videos... read full review
So beyond happy with my dog Brooklyn’s training! This was my first time sending a dog to boarding or any kind of training, and Brooklyn’s first time being away from me for more than a day or two—so it’s safe to say I was definitely nervous about sending him away. Thankfully, I had met Stephanie a few years ago and had always thought her dogs were so well-behaved. I knew there was nobody else I would trust to watch my dog. During drop-off, she was helpful and thoughtful about our goals, and she made sure to explain everything before I left. My dog can be nervous and shy, especially around new people, so I didn’t know how he would do in a program like this.... read full review
Stephanie and her staff are the gold standard for canine care and will be our choice for all future needs. From our initial inquiry to post exit training, Stephanie consistently offers prompt replies, expert advice, and RESULTS. With two young goldendoodles getting use to each other, and after 3 weeks of training, the entire family now is much more balanced in our daily routines. Patches and Jaxx clearly learned what is expected with the use of commands and their recall is phenomenal! They have been home with us now for a month after their training. Results we now enjoy and are just simple habits include: Place (going to their space while we have company), Off (no more... read full review