A Calmer, More Obedient Dog, Without the Stress.
Private, one on one training for basic obedience, leash manners and reactivity, right here in the Reno Tahoe area. Kind, positive, and built around your dog. Your first consultation is free.
Patient, positive training. Stubborn and rescue dogs welcome.
What You Get When You Train With Desiree
What makes the difference, and why owners stick with it.
Positive & Patient
Kind, encouraging training with no yelling and no harsh tools. Owners describe Desiree as the one trainer who stayed positive in every situation.
She Trains You Too
You'll learn how to communicate with your dog consistently, so the good behavior holds long after the lessons are done.
Stubborn & Rescue Dogs
From high energy puppies to stubborn adults and nervous rescues, Desiree meets your dog where they are and builds real progress.
Fast, Real Progress
Owners see change in just a couple of lessons, from a dog that finally comes when called to a yard shy pup house trained in a week.
A free, no pressure chat about your dog and your goals.
Does Your Dog Do Any of These?
These are the ones we hear about most. Every one of them is fixable, usually faster than you'd think.
Pulling on the Leash
Walks feel like a tug of war instead of the relaxing outing they should be.
Reacts to Dogs & People
Barking, lunging or freezing up when another dog or a stranger comes near.
Won't Listen or Come
The basics just aren't sticking. Sit, stay and come turn into a guessing game.
Jumps & Barks Too Much
Muddy paws on guests, and noise at the window or door that never switches off.
Training Built Around Your Dog
Private, one on one lessons focused on exactly what you and your dog need most, not a one size fits all package.
Basic Obedience
The foundation every good dog needs: listening, focus, and the everyday commands that make life easier. Sit, stay, down and come, plus calm manners at home and with guests.
Leash Training
Turn the daily tug of war into a calm, enjoyable walk you both actually look forward to. Loose leash walking and staying settled past other dogs and distractions.
Reactivity
Gentle, confidence building work for the dog that barks, lunges or panics at other dogs, people or the world outside. Calmer around triggers, with tools you can use every day.
Meet Desiree, Your Reno Tahoe Dog Trainer
I help owners across Reno, Sparks and Carson City, Nevada, and Truckee, California, turn everyday dog struggles, the pulling, the barking, the not listening, into calm, obedient, happy companionship.
My approach is simple: stay positive, keep it fun, and teach you as much as I teach your dog. Whether you've got a high energy puppy, a stubborn adult or a rescue that needs a little extra patience, we'll build real progress together, one step at a time.
“She is the ONLY trainer I found who was positive with every situation. We love, love, love her expertise!”
I keep things flexible and understanding, because life happens, and I want training to fit into your world, not the other way around. Let's get started with a free consultation.
What Reno Tahoe Dog Owners Say
Real results, in their owners' words.
Reviews from Desiree's clients
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More Reno Tahoe Owners, More Wins
She has helped me with both of my dogs and they have come so far. I have one dog who is very stubborn but he has become so much more obedient! She has great ideas and super fun to chat with as well. Couldn't recommend more!
She has lots of good ideas for our young pets. They are learning the basics in just a couple of lessons.
Desiree is amazing with animals and people. We love her. She helped us achieve the goals that we wanted with our dog.
Desiree worked very well with my high energy puppy. We learned a lot and had fun doing it.
Desiree has been great with my dogs. I like the way she trains with treats and has been very helpful with the dogs as well as helping me with their training.
Desiree is such a sweetheart and helped my baby Bella make a complete turn around! She was very thorough and the lessons were very easy to conduct. I also got a rescue dog discount and the classes were outstandingly affordable! Desiree is very understanding and was very flexible with me for the times I couldn't attend the class. Bella passed the class with flying colors and she's a new and improved puppy! I would most definitely recommend Desiree to anyone who needs an amazing dog trainer.
Desiree was very knowledgeable and did in one 1 hour session what we were unable to do in a week. Our dog was afraid to go into our yard so impossible to potty train. She gave us the tools to get our dog used to the yard and is now pretty much potty trained in 1 week. I have never been able to potty train a dog this fast. Thank you Desiree you were a life saver.
Desiree was great with my 10 year old granddaughter and her Norfolk Terrier rescue puppy. They both learned to listen and follow instructions. Obedience training was successful for them both. Desiree was very compassionate and flexible with our last minute schedule conflicts.
Desiree has been so fun to work with, and my dog loves her training days. She is so excited to practice her new lessons every week, and I really see a difference in obedience, and affection towards me. Thanks Desiree!
She cares so much for my animal. Just finished our first day and he is already so excited. I'm excited for what's to come!
Desiree has trained US how to be consistent and positive when communicating with our dog. I've looked to many trainers and she is the ONLY one that I found was positive with every situation. We love, love, love her expertise! She truly loves all dogs and their companions.
Awesome work that I'm all around very happy with. My dog was very stubborn in my mind, but after going through training she knows so many more commands I never thought she would!
I have 2 Chihuahuas and Desiree helped me with getting them to listen and respond to my commands. I was having problems with my girl Luna walking on a leash without pulling. Desiree was able to teach me some ways to keep her from pulling and encourage her to walk beside me. Desiree is patient and she understands dogs.
Reviews from Desiree's clients, quoted word for word
How Your Free Consultation Works
Reach Out
Fill out the quick form and grab a time that works for you. We'll talk through your dog and what you're hoping to change.
Free Consultation
Desiree meets you and your dog, sees what's really going on, and maps out a clear, no pressure plan.
One on One Training
Private lessons built around your dog and your household, with Desiree coaching you alongside your dog.
Enjoy Your Dog Again
A calmer, more obedient dog and a happier home, without the stress that made every walk and visitor hard.
Patient, positive training. Stubborn and rescue dogs welcome.
Ready for a Calmer, Happier Dog?
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