Anny Deen
Owner & Operator
I decided to make my passion a small business in 2015.
When I’m not actively training or working on our Breeding Program with clients, I am a Wife and Mom. My husband and I, raise three beautiful children ages from three to fifteen.
This is a passion that I’ve had since birth that I blossomed into my career.
I first started in the horse industry back when I was 12 years old. From then to about age 18, I had a small pet-sitting gig in my hometown of Loomis, California. Fast-forwarding a few years, I had landed a job at a private 35+ foster dog kennel. Little did I know it would lead me to my true passion of working with dogs. At this job, I worked with hundreds of different breeds, behavioral issues and even gained knowledge of medical treatments including whelping puppies. This employment is where I was introduced to the Trainer, Eleza Kerfoot of Paws in Progress in Elverta California.
She taught me the many things I know today and also advanced the dog handling skills I already obtained. We specialized in behavior modifications of dog aggressive dogs. With that, we were the only training company that hosted socialization classes for our clients to ensure their dogs got the proper education as well as them learning how to read their dog in a social aspect.
We then decided to break off to be able to focus on the part of the industry that spoke to us as individuals, and that’s when I created this business.
The first year (2017) of full-time business was incredible.
2018-2019 I was able to bring in a second Trainer until it was her time to move to her next phase in life.
In 2019 I had my first client turned student and was able to mentor an inspiring Dog Trainer.
Business was always busy and I was able to so many dogs up until I had to make the shift from Northern California to East Tennessee.
Committed to Growth—for You and Your Dog In the world of dog training, learning never stops. I continuously seek out opportunities to grow by studying with a wide range of trainers across the industry. While I’m grateful that many aspects of my work come naturally, I believe that staying open to new methods and perspectives is key to staying effective and grounded. What sets me apart is my commitment to not just training dogs—but empowering their humans. I take great pride in helping owners grow through personal development that naturally reflects in their relationship with their dog. My goal is always to ensure you understand why the training works, not just how to do it. With that understanding comes confidence—and with confidence, real, lasting results.
As a wife and mother, I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle family life while making sure your dog gets the attention—and education—they need. It’s not always easy to find that balance. That’s why I work closely with my clients to help them create realistic routines that fit their lifestyle. Together, we’ll adjust what’s needed to make room for progress, so you can reach your training goals without adding more stress to your day.
Experience:
As of January 2024
-20 years in the Pet Sitting Industry
-Past Foster Parent for the following rescues: SIAR & Recycled Pets NorCal located in Northern California.
-Current foster home for Polk County, Tennessee only rescue (SHARP)
-3 years of being in the Professional Breeder Industry
-1 year of being Groomers Assistant at Chattanooga Holistic Vet (2020-2021)
-Late 2014 to 2015 Paws in Progress, Eleza Kerfoot Mentorship. Lived on site and received detailed experience with not just dog training clients but also the business side.
-2016 to 2017 Assisted Paws in Progress with classes and such as needed.
-2016-Completed Tug Dogs Rescue 101-One Day Event, Elverta Ca (1 Day Event)
-2016- Completed a 4-day workshop on Building Relationships and working dogs on the flirt pole. dog reactivity with Jay Jack in Arizona.
-2018- Anny had her first client that became a shadow student for roughly 6months. This student is now operating a business located in Lincoln, Ca very successfully.
-From 2015 to 2019, Anny operated NorCal Adventure Dog in Northern California very successfully. The Adventure program had roughly 25 attendees weekly.