I wanted to update my review of Dogs Country Ranch because of my clients' and my own dog's experience with Dina's snake aversion training. My two German Sheps did the snake training at her ranch last year... and they still stay away from rattlesnakes that they come across where I hike in Griffith Park. Just last week, my dog Spirit ran up to a snake and came running back to me. He didn't try to run past it, he knew to turn around 180 and come back to me. My clients have been going up to the ranch for training and have been calling me about stories that have saved their dog's lives. I cannot recommend Dina more. She is the best!!!

I have a shepherd mix that I rescued from the street.  He started his puppy training with Dina, and we got instant results for his basic commands.  My dog's last big issue was severe separation anxiety.  We tried EVERYTHING.  The special shirts, Xanax, practicing leaving, etc.  Nothing really worked. I ended up on a travel job, so I boarded my dog at Dogs Country Ranch.  He was there a month learning to play in a pack, sleeping with his pack, and getting time with the trainers on staff.  I went out to visit him a couple of times and was really impressed with how much just being immersed in Dina's ranch was helping him. When I picked him up he was a NEW DOG.  I gave him a test run in my backyard for a few hours.  He was totally calm.  He was totally happy.  No anxiety.  No howling.  I can now leave for work knowing that he is happy and content at home until I come back.  It is such a huge relief! Dina's ranch can work miracles on your dog!  It is also just a great environment to board your dog even if they don't have any behavior issues.  It is a puppy paradise.  I got regular photos and videos of my dog having the time of his life!  Such a wonderful place.  I am so glad a place like this is available!

Dina's Dogs Country Ranch is the place to go if you want a worry-free fun and safe place for your four-legged best friend while you are away! So nice to know my German Shepherd, Gustaf is free to run around and go on hike while I am out of town.  Dina also provides agility and shepherding training - which is amazing for Gustaf!  This is the best place for your dog - and Dina and her staff are so wonderful!

I'm Daphne's mum, and just wanted to confirm Darcey's story of how well the rattlesnake avoidance training worked with our dog. We are so happy with how she has responded to the training and feel a greater peace of mind as a result. I highly recommend Dina.

I have brought my doggie here to board and train several times, and he LOVES LOVES LOVES it.  Dina, and everyone else there is fantastic. When i pick him up, not only is he exhausted from so much fun, but his behavior with other animals and people is like night and day.  He loves the training there, and the socializing experience with the other dogs is absolutely priceless. It's amazing!!!

Amazing! That sums up the work Dina Zaphiris does. I have a Frankenmut (very mixed breed of dog) adopted several years ago form the Pet Adoption Fund. He's a great dog, but very protective and territorial. He would snap and snarl at dogs and people - not very socialized. I dropped off my dog for one week of Board and Train. What a difference a week makes! When I picked him up, he was socializing with a pack of dogs of all sizes. With Dina's instructions I know he'll become even a better dog. Will definitely continue to use and recommend her services. Thank you so much Dina!

You have no idea how many nights tears were rolling down my cheeks because I was so frustrated with Izzy’s biting, jumping and continuously pulling on the leash when I tried to take her for a walk. I felt like a failure and thought I had tried everything. I even worked with two other trainers and nothing was helping. Then I came across your five star rating and you had Australian shepherds, and that is what Izzy was. For the first time I had hope. After five minutes with you, Izzy was heeling, sitting, waiting, making eye contact with you and no longer pulling on the leash when walking. You even showed me a way to prevent her from biting and jumping. You’re so good with dogs and I’m so glad I found you. You have a very special way with them and a deep connection with each and every one. Thank you so much for all you do for us and our beloved dogs .