High Desert Dog Sports

4.8 Stars,37 Reviews
8820 Sierra Vista Dr, Phelan, CA 92371

Service area: Located in the High Desert region; clients travel from surrounding areas, including those driving an hour or more to attend classes and events.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Competition / Agility

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Recall
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Terriers
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Obstacle Courses

High Desert Dog Sports offers group-based training programs focused on dog sports such as Barn Hunt and Dock Diving. Classes are structured to build confidence and skills progressively, with events designed to be fun and encouraging for dogs of all experience levels. Training is tailored to individual dog temperaments, and participants often return for ongoing sessions and competitions.

Testimonials

Both dog and human love our Shark bite competition days with April at High Desert Dog Sports!
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Great beginner Barn Hunt with my Hansel! He just turned 2 this month and was nervous at first. Then he did great. Can’t wait for the next class!
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My dog and I had a blast…first time in the pool and April was amazing with all the dogs. Thanks for a wonder experience
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About the Trainer

High Desert Dog Sports is a dog training facility led by April, who specializes in positive, temperament-based training for dogs of all personalities. The business offers group classes and events in niche dog sports such as Barn Hunt, Dock Diving, and Shark Bite competitions. April is known for her patience, energy, and ability to tailor training methods to each dog’s individual needs, making her a trusted choice for owners traveling long distances. Clients praise her welcoming environment, where dogs of all ages and temperaments thrive, and many return for multiple events and classes.

The facility provides a supportive community atmosphere with events designed to build confidence in nervous dogs and challenge experienced ones. Training takes place at a dedicated facility, and participants often highlight the kindness and encouragement from both the trainer and other dog owners.

April’s approach emphasizes reading canine behavior and adapting techniques accordingly, which has earned her loyal clients who drive over an hour to train with her.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can join group classes or event days; no initial consultation process is described, but newcomers are welcomed and supported in their first sessions.

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    Availability

    • Weekends
    • Morning
    • Afternoon
    • Evening

    Languages

    • English

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