River Bend Retrievers

Tianna with River Bend Retrievers has been an absolute blessing to our family. She trained my father-in-law’s dog while he was in our care during his leg amputation recovery, and the compassion and dedication she showed were truly remarkable. She went above and beyond to tailor the training to my father-in-law’s specific needs, teaching the dog commands that will help keep him safe and independent at home. She didn’t just train the dog — she taught us how to continue the work at home, taking the time to make sure we felt confident and supported. Tianna was flexible, patient, and so accommodating with our schedules. Her facility is spotless, and it’s clear she pours her heart into every dog and family she works with. We are endlessly grateful for all she’s done — thank you, Tianna, for your kindness, care, and incredible skill!

We cannot recommend Tianna at River Bend Retrievers highly enough! She is truly an expert dog trainer. When we adopted our 1-year-old pup, we wanted to set her (and us!) up for success, so we invested in 5 weeks of training with Tianna before bringing her home. It was the best decision we could have made for our long-term happiness. Even though we were so excited to bring our new dog home, we are grateful we trusted Tianna with those first weeks. She was incredibly accommodating with our schedules for visits, and every time we came she took the time to patiently guide us—not just in watching our dog’s progress, but in teaching us how to work with her ourselves. She showed us how to use training tools like the slip lead and e-collar correctly and, most importantly, how to communicate as loving leaders for our dog. The results were amazing. Our pup came home kennel trained, polite, and well-mannered, making the adjustment period so smooth. The bond between us and our dog is stronger thanks to Tianna’s approach—not only did she train our dog, but she trained us to be confident, consistent pet parents. On top of her expertise, Tianna made everything easy with electronic payments and was always quick to respond via text. She’s professional, kind, and clearly passionate about what she does. If you’re considering training, look no further—working with Tianna is absolutely worth the investment!