29K9 Dog Training and Behavior - Twentynine Palms, CA

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

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

What training tools do you use?

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

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

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

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

On a scale of snail to elephant, 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

Proud member of...

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

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

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.

BASED IN: Twentynine Palms, CA
SERVICE AREA: Within 75 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

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

What training tools do you use?

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

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

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

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

On a scale of snail to elephant, 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

Proud member of...

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

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

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.

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

🦔 About Ronda Warywoda — Certified Dog Trainer in Twentynine Palms, California


Ronda Warywoda is a certified dog trainer serving Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, and surrounding areas including Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Banning, Beaumont, Indio, Redlands, Hemet, Yucaipa, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. Using positive, science-based methods tailored to each dog's age, temperament, and specific challenges, Ronda makes training effective, enjoyable, and built to last.


❤️ The best dog trainers don't just train dogs — they teach you how to communicate with yours. Ronda brings that philosophy to every session, working alongside you and your dog to build trust, consistency, and real, lasting results.


What Ronda Can Help With


Obedience & manners — reliable commands and respectful behavior at home and in public. Leash & walking confidence — ending pulling, lunging, and stress on walks. Behavior modification — addressing reactivity, anxiety, fear, and aggression. New dog foundations — building good habits and confidence from the start.


Why Book Ronda on PetWorks?


Verified, certified professional with credentials you can trust. Personalized one-on-one sessions — in-home, mobile, or on-site. Force-free, positive reinforcement methods that are humane and proven. A judgment-free approach focused on the wellbeing of both you and your dog. Backed by real reviews from pet parents across San Bernardino County and Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Banning, Beaumont, Indio, Redlands, Hemet, Yucaipa.


How Booking Ronda on PetWorks Works


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