“This is a much calmer dog. She listens better and knows what she has to do. What a difference she is. A joy to play with now because she isn’t pawing or biting at all.”
Linda
“My puppy came back to me amazingly trained!! The best part was Danette broke my puppy’s sock stealing habit!!”
Brianna
“I can not thank Danette Karnes enough for all she has done for our Rivkah. She spend a week with her for obedience training. She has learned so much. Danett will always be part of our family. Thank you Danette!!!🫶.”
Ana & Eric
“We cannot recommend Danette highly enough for training your doodle!
Noah
My wife and I live in NYC and are first-time dog parents. We arranged for Danette to watch our little Phoebe for a week—straight from the breeder in Florida. From the moment we met her, we loved Danette’s warm personality, but we had no idea just how incredible of a job she would do.
One of Danette’s greatest strengths is how extremely communicative she is. She kept us updated constantly, sent photos and videos, and FaceTimed us whenever we wanted—both during Phoebe’s stay and even after. As new dog parents who didn’t know much about training, that communication gave us so much confidence and peace of mind, especially from hundreds of miles away.
In just one week with Danette, Phoebe learned to sit for attention, started crate training, and mastered “drop it”! When we brought her home to NYC, she slept through the night on her very first night—something that would never have happened without Danette’s foundation.
Phoebe also benefitted from Danette’s own wonderful dogs, especially Tuxedo, who helped provide crucial early socialization. Phoebe absolutely adored Tuxedo and even picked up some of his good habits.
Danette treated Phoebe like her own, gave her endless love, and truly set her up for success. Her pricing is very reasonable, the value is unmatched, and we honestly feel we’ve gained a friend for life. We’ll absolutely reach out to her when we’re in Florida again, and we’d be happy to speak to any families who are considering working with her.
We love Danette!.”
“I just want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you, not only as a dog trainer, but as a truly beautiful human being. The way you treated Maggie, the love, patience, and respect you showed her, meant more to me than I can put into words.
Daniela
Through your work, you didn’t just train my dog — you showed me that Maggie has been raised with so much love, and that her behavior is a reflection of the emotional environment she comes from. Seeing her respond so positively, calmly, and confidently reassured me that she is a dog who has been guided from love and emotional awareness.
Today, Maggie is a well-educated dog, not because of fear or force, but because she has learned through connection, trust, and understanding. That, to me, is priceless.
I am also incredibly thankful for what you taught me as a dog mom. You helped me understand that discipline does not contradict love — it completes it. That being a responsible and conscious pet parent means setting boundaries with consistency, patience, and intention, always coming from a place of care.
Thank you for reminding me that dogs don’t just learn commands; they learn energy, emotions, and leadership. Thank you for guiding both Maggie and me with such kindness and wisdom. We are truly grateful for you and for everything you’ve given us.”
Doodle Haven 