Runchkin Hill K9 Training and Breeding Facility

Robin, Nicole, Charlotte, and the rest of the Runchkin hill staff are exceptional at what they do. We adopted our 6 month old puppy, Gene from a shelter where he came to us as a very disregulated, anxious, destructive, and feral puppy with no prior training. From the very first day of Runchkin meeting him, they gave me helpful advice and tips on how to best manage his destructive behaviors and answered a long list of my questions on their training methodology to ensure Gene would be in a safe environment. Gene attended the day school for half day training classes and we began to notice a huge difference in his obedience and regulation after the first 2 weeks of attending. They also offer weekend parent training classes to go over the skills learned which were very helpful. After his initial 20 days of training classes, I can confidently say Gene learned all of the important and necessary safety commands and skills he needed. We chose to continue with his training for an additional 20 classes to work on perfecting his learned skills but also because he truly loved being with the Runchkin staff who took the very best care of him when he was with them. Gene is now a happy, obedient, well regulated, MUCH less anxious puppy than he was just 3 months ago and it’s because of Runchkins training program and the time/effort the staff put into helping him. Thank you Robin, Nicole + Charlotte for your expertise and for helping Gene to be the very best he can be, 5 stars are not enough to recommend this group!!

When we brought Cadence, our Belgian Malinois, home from Runchkin Hill Farm, we weren’t just getting a puppy — we were gaining a lifelong support system. Robin Desmond sets the standard for responsible breeding and working-dog training. Cadence is a product of thoughtful pairing, intentional early socialization, and a breeder who truly understands drive, structure, and temperament. You can see the foundation in her confidence and clarity every single day. What made our experience even more special was Robin’s incredible support in helping us prepare Cadence as a Christmas surprise for our son — a Marine Corps veteran who has long wanted to train and compete in PSA. Robin didn’t just send us home with a puppy. She helped us thoughtfully plan the entire surprise, guiding us in selecting the perfect leash, collar, Ruffland crate, bully sticks, treats, and even enrolling Cadence in training classes to give her the perfect head start. Her guidance made the moment unforgettable and set our son up for success from day one. From the beginning, Robin has been generous with her time, knowledge, and encouragement — and that support didn’t stop after pickup day. Cadence attends training at Runchkin Hill, and the structure, standards, and clarity Robin brings to every session are exceptional. She understands working breeds. She understands intensity. And more importantly, she understands how to channel it productively. You can tell this isn’t just breeding or training to her — it’s stewardship of the breed. And let’s be honest… when you willingly bring a “Maligator” into your home, you need someone who knows how to manage both the chomp and the charm. Robin absolutely does. If you are looking for a breeder and trainer who prioritizes temperament, health, structure, and long-term success, Runchkin Hill Farm is it. We are beyond grateful for Robin and the foundation she has given Cadence — and for the continued guidance as she grows. 🐾

We have a high-drive working dog, and we knew he needed an experienced training facility who truly understood how to channel that energy properly. The team here absolutely delivered. They are confident, patient, and clearly very experienced with working breeds. Instead of trying to suppress his drive, they helped him and us learn how to harness it in a productive and structured way. Robin, Nicole and Tom are extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about working with dogs. They took the time to understand my dog’s personality, strengths, and challenges creating a structured training plan for him. The facility is clean, and spacious which made us feel confident that our dog was in a safe and professional environment. We appreciate how they focused not only on teaching our dog but also on educating us so we could reinforce the lessons effectively. They are always available to answer our questions and offer guidance. We can’t say enough great things about Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel and are very happy we found them.