Empire Ridge Ranch

Ranked #8 in Tucson and #56 in Arizona
Service area: Tucson, AZ
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Empire Ridge Ranch offers various training programs including general “Classes” and “Private Training” for individualized attention. They also feature a “Gold Program” and specialized “Herding” training. Liane trains dogs for various competitive sports such as Herding (USBCHA / MSSA / ASCA / AKC / AHBA / ISDA), Rally Obedience (AKC / ASCA), Dock Diving (NADD), Disc (Toss and Fetch), and IGP / Schutzhund (Protection, Obedience, Search and Rescue, Tracking).
Testimonials
“Liane is a wonderful trainer of both dogs and humans”
“she uses positive approaches that bring a dog to their best level on a wide variety of efforts. My red Heeler, Pele has benefitted enormously from Liane’s positive approach to training.”
– Peg Abrams
“Working with Liane has completely transformed my relationship with Charlie.”
“He’s grown from a scared, reactive rescue to a confident, happy companion. The entire training process has been fun, and confidence inspiring for both myself and Charlie.”
– Dace Raven
“I wish I had met Liane sooner on my dog training journey.”
“She is the reason my youngest dog is able to have a full and functioning life! I will forever be grateful for her faith and hard work that took a scared, shut-down dog into a confident and happy boy!”
– Alicia Dewitt
About the Trainer
Empire Ridge Ranch, led by Liane Ehrich, CVT, offers dog training services focused on transforming dog behavior. Their approach is science-based, breed-specific, fun, and effective.
They provide various training options including classes, a Gold Program, private training, and specialized herding training. Liane Ehrich brings a lifetime of expertise in animal training and behavior, aiming to help dogs become confident, happy companions and improve the relationship between dogs and their owners.
Accomplishments
Liane Ehrich is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), an AKC Herding Judge, an AKC CGC Evaluator, and an AKC Farm Dog Judge. She has completed the Aggressive Dog Master Course and 30 Days of Canine Behavior, along with multiple veterinary continuing education credits in animal behavior and behavior pharmacology. Liane has been featured in DVM360, Sierra Vista Herald, Yahoo News, and Petcare.com, and hosts the “Your Dog’s Best Life” podcast.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients are encouraged to contact Empire Ridge Ranch. Contact information including phone, text, and email is provided, along with a “Contact Us Today” link.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking