29K9 Dog Training and Behavior - Deming, NM

5 out of 5

(3 reviews)

Member since Dec 2021

29K9 offers a positive learning experience that builds a foundation for the long term relationship you and your dog deserve. We are a fear free, reward based program. Whether it’s basic manners for your puppy or rescue or trading unwanted behavior challenges with wanted behaviors we teach the skills you and your dog need. House training and puppy nipping to reactive and fearful dogs, we can help bring harmony and strengthen your connection and create the best relationship possible. We bring experience, education and science together to create a unique copyrighted program using reward based training methods. 29K9 was started by Ronda Warywoda, CPDT-Ka, UW-AAB, FDM. She holds multiple professional certifications in training and behavior as well as over 15 years of experience helping humans and their animals in the Morongo Basin. Her education includes CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and the University of Washington’s Applied Animal Behavior as well as professional certifications and accreditations including Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Family Dog Mediation, Fear Free Certified, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer L2. Ronda continues to educate herself in the most modern and evidence based non-aversive methods for you and your dog. She also mentors students from both the Animal Behavior College and CATCH Canine Trainers Academy.
Appointments start at $50, dependent upon whether it's for basics or behavior modification. Please contact and book my in home private dog training services on PetWorks. Thank You.

  • Licensed
  • Certified
  • Insured
  • Online Sessions
  • Mobile Services

Pricing Packages

Starting Price
$ 50.00 Per Hour

The basics. Learning to communicate cues that your dog can easily understand including relationship buildling exercises.

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Service Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Agility Training
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification
  • Service Dog Training

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
  • American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified
  • American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
  • Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
  • CATCH Canine Training Academy - Certified Dog Trainer
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Education

CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, University of Washington-Applied Animal Behavior, LEGS Family Dog Mediation, Aggression in Dogs Master Course

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Southwestern New Mexico, San Bernardino County CA, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, 29 Palms, Las Vegas NV, Big Bear Lake, Joshua Tree National Park Communities California

What year did you begin serving pets?

2009

How did you hone your craft?

Mentoring under other trainers and behaviorists, CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, the University of Washington's Applied Animal Behavior, Family Dog Mediation, Aggression in Dogs Master Course. Continuing my education in the newest, evidence based information.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Keep it positive and keep it short. Small steps build great things.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I will work hard to do my best for you and your pet.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.
BASED IN: Deming, NM
SERVICE AREA: Within 50 miles, including Southwestern New Mexico, San Bernardino County CA, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, 29 Palms, Las Vegas NV, Big Bear Lake, Joshua Tree National Park Communities California

Distinction

CPDT-KA American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC) Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) Association of Professioanal Dog Trainers (APDT) American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified Fear Free Certified Professional Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)

Customer Reviews

Ronda and her team are incredible! So much improvement with our dog's behavior with their help. Our dog loved coming to class. Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

- Katie T

29K9 has created such a safe place of learning for my dog and I. We've already seen some great improvements in our little anxious puppy. Ronda is so patient and knows how to implement safe methods to help dogs reach their potential. She really knows what she's doing and we love it there!

- Ceara C

Ronda and her team are awesome!

- Audreanna S

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Service Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Agility Training
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification
  • Service Dog Training

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
  • American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified
  • American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
  • Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
  • CATCH Canine Training Academy - Certified Dog Trainer
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Education

CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, University of Washington-Applied Animal Behavior, LEGS Family Dog Mediation, Aggression in Dogs Master Course

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Southwestern New Mexico, San Bernardino County CA, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, 29 Palms, Las Vegas NV, Big Bear Lake, Joshua Tree National Park Communities California

What year did you begin serving pets?

2009

How did you hone your craft?

Mentoring under other trainers and behaviorists, CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, the University of Washington's Applied Animal Behavior, Family Dog Mediation, Aggression in Dogs Master Course. Continuing my education in the newest, evidence based information.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Keep it positive and keep it short. Small steps build great things.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I will work hard to do my best for you and your pet.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Customer Reviews

Ronda and her team are incredible! So much improvement with our dog's behavior with their help. Our dog loved coming to class. Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

- Katie T

29K9 has created such a safe place of learning for my dog and I. We've already seen some great improvements in our little anxious puppy. Ronda is so patient and knows how to implement safe methods to help dogs reach their potential. She really knows what she's doing and we love it there!

- Ceara C

Ronda and her team are awesome!

- Audreanna S

🐶 Certified Dog Trainers in Deming, New Mexico


Pet parents in Deming and the surrounding Luna County area, including nearby communities such as Las Cruces, Silver City, El Paso, Anthony, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Socorro, Truth Or Consequences, Horizon City, Chaparral, often look for a certified dog trainer who can help a dog and their people build a calm, trusting relationship. Trainers like Ronda Warywoda focus on positive, science-based methods that fit real life at home and in public. Whether the goal is leash pulling, anxiety, reactivity, or a well-mannered companion, a good trainer shapes each session around the dog’s personality, history, and learning style, so progress feels natural and sustainable.


❤️ Great dog training isn’t just about commands — it’s about connection.


Certified dog trainers work with you as the owner, not only with the dog. They help you read behavior, build clear communication, and set routines that hold up at home and in public. A trainer like Ronda is a coach for both of you.


✅ Training Support for Real-Life Challenges


From everyday manners to more complex behavioral concerns, certified dog trainers in Deming commonly help with:


  • Obedience and focus for home and public settings

  • Leash training and more relaxed, enjoyable walks

  • Reducing anxiety, fear, and reactivity

  • Puppy and new dog foundations for long-term success


Sessions should feel encouraging, practical, and easy to carry into your daily routine. The services listed on this profile show what Ronda offers.


Recommended Certifications for Dog Trainers


When choosing a dog trainer, professional certifications are a strong indicator of expertise, experience, and commitment to ethical, science-based methods. Widely recognized credentials include the CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which demonstrate mastery of modern training techniques, canine behavior, and learning theory. The KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner) highlights trainers skilled in positive reinforcement and clicker training, while the IAABC Certified Dog Trainer credential, recognized internationally, signals advanced knowledge in behavior modification and problem-solving. Membership or certification through the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) further reflects ongoing education and adherence to ethical standards. Many trainers also pursue specialty certifications in areas such as aggression management, behavior modification, or puppy development to address specific challenges.


For pet parents, choosing a certified trainer like Ronda Warywoda is one way to keep training grounded in science, safety, and compassion. Asking about credentials, and confirming them on the profile, is one of the best ways to make a confident choice.


⭐ Why Pet Parents Book Through PetWorks


Booking through PetWorks gives you more than a list of dog trainers in Deming. It gives you a clearer way to choose.


A profile like Ronda’s lets you review a local professional, read feedback from other pet parents, and book securely through a trusted platform. Many trainers on PetWorks use force-free, positive reinforcement methods grounded in modern behavioral science. Pet parents often look for that supportive, judgment-free approach when they decide who to hire.


🦔 How Booking Dog Training in Deming, NM on PetWorks Works


Finding the right dog trainer starts with trust and fit. On this page you can explore Ronda’s profile, read feedback from pet parents across Luna County, and either start a booking with "Book Now" or begin a conversation with "Get Custom Quote" or "Send Message".


Training works best when you begin at the right time. For puppies and newly adopted dogs, early training builds strong habits from the start. For older dogs, challenges like leash pulling, anxiety, or reactivity can improve with consistent, professional guidance, and many pet parents notice meaningful progress within a few sessions.


In Deming and throughout New Mexico, demand for experienced, force-free dog trainers often rises in spring and early fall, when routines shift and outdoor activity picks up. Booking a bit ahead can help you get a schedule that works.


Most dog training sessions across the U.S. typically range from $75–$150 per hour, depending on experience, location, and training type. On PetWorks, you can review the services on this profile and choose the option that matches your goals.


All payments are processed securely through PetWorks. Every booking also includes PetWorks Care Coverage, with a dedicated concierge team, added protection, and support throughout your experience. Once you connect, you coordinate scheduling, location, and training goals directly with your trainer.


❓ Dog Training FAQs


How many dog training sessions will I need? Every dog is different, but many pet parents begin to see progress within 2–4 sessions. More complex issues like reactivity or anxiety may take ongoing training and consistency at home.


Do dog trainers offer in-home sessions in Deming, NM? Many trainers on PetWorks offer in-home sessions, local meetups, or virtual coaching. Check the services on Ronda’s profile, or use Get Custom Quote, to confirm what is available.


Can dog training help with aggressive or reactive behavior? Yes. Positive, science-based training can be very effective for reactivity, fear, and certain forms of aggression. A certified professional helps keep that progress safe and lasting.


🐾 Start Building a Better Relationship With Your Dog


Training is an investment in your dog’s happiness, and in your peace of mind.


Explore Ronda’s profile, read reviews from pet parents across Luna County, and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident dog. Availability for trainers in Deming can change week to week, so booking ahead is a good idea.