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Hi! I’m Diana Diep and I’m the head trainer and owner of Deep Connection K9 Academy in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve lived and breathed dogs for as long as I can remember and nothing makes me happier than to see an owner’s relationship with their dog bloom. I offer basic to advanced obedience, puppy training, but specialize in behavior modification and aggression rehabilitation. Whether your dog is struggling with anxiety,  leash reactivity, resource guarding or dog/human aggression, we can help!  Read More
Hi! I’m Diana Diep and I’m the head trainer and owner of Deep Connection K9 Academy in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve lived and breathed dogs for as long as I can remember and nothing makes me happier than to see an owner’s relationship with their dog bloom. I offer basic to advanced obedience, puppy training, but specialize in behavior modification and aggression rehabilitation. Whether your dog is struggling with anxiety,  leash reactivity, resource guarding or dog/human aggression, we can help!  Read More
Hi! I’m Diana Diep and I’m the head trainer and owner of Deep Connection K9 Academy in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve lived and breathed dogs for as long as I can remember and nothing makes me happier than to see an owner’s relationship with their dog bloom. I offer basic to advanced obedience, puppy training, but specialize in behavior modification and aggression rehabilitation. Whether your dog is struggling with anxiety,  leash reactivity, resource guarding or dog/human aggression, we can help!  Read More
Hi! I’m Diana Diep and I’m the head trainer and owner of Deep Connection K9 Academy in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve lived and breathed dogs for as long as I can remember and nothing makes me happier than to see an owner’s relationship with their dog bloom. I offer basic to advanced obedience, puppy training, but specialize in behavior modification and aggression rehabilitation. Whether your dog is struggling with anxiety,  leash reactivity, resource guarding or dog/human aggression, we can help!  Read More
 Rated 5 out of 5 “10/10!!! After exhausting every Youtube video and trying every effort on our own to help our reactive dog, we sought out professional help. After just two sessions with Diana, he was already showing so much improvement! He used to bark at everything that moved, pull on the leash to the point of choking himself, and walks were stressful. Now, we can take him on hikes, to parks, even to busy places like the Americana and parks and he looks to US for guidance. His barking has stopped completely, and walks are something we can look forward to! He is a 10 month old Chihuahua mix. I recommend Diana to anyone looking for immediate change to their dog’s behavior. Don’t let the price of dog training push you away…the value of what you get is 100% worth it. Diana was amazing to work with. She is so sweet and professional. We are our older dog there next! The best part of this experience is that not only do we have a more obedient dog, but our dog is happier with structure and less anxious outside the home. His well-being is important to us, and I feel confident that this training was the best thing we could have ever done for him!”– Morgan J.
 Rated 5 out of 5 “10/10!!! After exhausting every Youtube video and trying every effort on our own to help our reactive dog, we sought out professional help. After just two sessions with Diana, he was already showing so much improvement! He used to bark at everything that moved, pull on the leash to the point of choking himself, and walks were stressful. Now, we can take him on hikes, to parks, even to busy places like the Americana and parks and he looks to US for guidance. His barking has stopped completely, and walks are something we can look forward to! He is a 10 month old Chihuahua mix. I recommend Diana to anyone looking for immediate change to their dog’s behavior. Don’t let the price of dog training push you away…the value of what you get is 100% worth it. Diana was amazing to work with. She is so sweet and professional. We are our older dog there next! The best part of this experience is that not only do we have a more obedient dog, but our dog is happier with structure and less anxious outside the home. His well-being is important to us, and I feel confident that this training was the best thing we could have ever done for him!”– Morgan J.
 Rated 5 out of 5 “10/10!!! After exhausting every Youtube video and trying every effort on our own to help our reactive dog, we sought out professional help. After just two sessions with Diana, he was already showing so much improvement! He used to bark at everything that moved, pull on the leash to the point of choking himself, and walks were stressful. Now, we can take him on hikes, to parks, even to busy places like the Americana and parks and he looks to US for guidance. His barking has stopped completely, and walks are something we can look forward to! He is a 10 month old Chihuahua mix. I recommend Diana to anyone looking for immediate change to their dog’s behavior. Don’t let the price of dog training push you away…the value of what you get is 100% worth it. Diana was amazing to work with. She is so sweet and professional. We are our older dog there next! The best part of this experience is that not only do we have a more obedient dog, but our dog is happier with structure and less anxious outside the home. His well-being is important to us, and I feel confident that this training was the best thing we could have ever done for him!”– Morgan J.
 Rated 5 out of 5 “10/10!!! After exhausting every Youtube video and trying every effort on our own to help our reactive dog, we sought out professional help. After just two sessions with Diana, he was already showing so much improvement! He used to bark at everything that moved, pull on the leash to the point of choking himself, and walks were stressful. Now, we can take him on hikes, to parks, even to busy places like the Americana and parks and he looks to US for guidance. His barking has stopped completely, and walks are something we can look forward to! He is a 10 month old Chihuahua mix. I recommend Diana to anyone looking for immediate change to their dog’s behavior. Don’t let the price of dog training push you away…the value of what you get is 100% worth it. Diana was amazing to work with. She is so sweet and professional. We are our older dog there next! The best part of this experience is that not only do we have a more obedient dog, but our dog is happier with structure and less anxious outside the home. His well-being is important to us, and I feel confident that this training was the best thing we could have ever done for him!”– Morgan J.

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Deep Connection K9 Academy

Deep Connection K9 Academy is a dog training business in Gardena, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Virtual Training, with published programs from $99.

Gardena • CA • 5.0 ★ (28 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

86 / 100

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How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
83%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
73%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Diana Diep, who owns and operates Deep Connection K9 Academy, came to dog training through personal experience. According to her site, she holds a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota and developed her focus on behavior after her own two bully-breed dogs became reactive. She reports having trained more than 400 dogs professionally after working under other trainers.

The Gardena-based business describes its approach as "balanced training," emphasizing structure, boundaries, and understanding each dog's individual drives rather than following a single method. Their site states they specialize in behavior modification work—addressing issues like anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding, and aggression toward dogs or people—alongside standard obedience and puppy training. They note using e-collars from E-collar Technologies, which they describe as applied at low levels for communication rather than correction.

Deep Connection K9 Academy offers private lessons, board-and-train programs, and consultations. Virtual training sessions are available for owners outside the Los Angeles area or those who prefer working from home. One client testimonial mentioned sessions starting at an indoor facility before moving to real-world locations like stores and parks, though the business's own pages don't describe their training space in detail.

Getting started

Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.

Initial Consultation — $100/session

This session lets the trainer meet the dog and understand the owner's goals in order to recommend the right program. It takes place in the dog's home so the trainer can observe natural behavior.

Best for: Owners who aren't yet sure which program fits their dog's needs.

Focus: Basic obedience

What does Deep Connection K9 Academy charge for board and train?

Private lessons, virtual training, day training, and board-and-train are all offered through Deep Connection K9 Academy. In-person sessions cover obedience, leash work, reactivity, and off-leash recall. The immersion board-and-train program accepts aggression cases but is limited to select dogs and requires current vaccinations.

Private lessons run $195 per session, with a five-session package at $900 or eight sessions for $1,350. Virtual lessons cost $115 each. Day training is $215 per day, and boarding (for current or past clients only) is $99 per day. Travel fees of $15 to $35 apply to in-home sessions depending on distance.

Board and Train

Immersion Board & Train

The dog stays with the trainer for an immersive training period, with one private lesson included per week of the program to teach the owner the skills. Price includes a fitted training collar, an e-collar, and lifetime support after the program ends.

The dog boards with the trainer for the length of the program, with weekly private lessons for the owner.

Best for: Select cases, typically dogs with behavioral issues who have not yet gone through this trainer's other programs.

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Leash reactivity

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Lifetime support

Board and Train in Gardena typically runs $145–$6,500 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Day Training — $215 per program

A single day of board-and-train-style structure, including 2-3 training sessions, treadmill time, socialization group play for social dogs, and decompression time. Includes a short private lesson at pickup covering what to continue working on.

The dog spends one full day at the training facility with sessions and activities, then is picked up with a brief handoff lesson.

Best for: Current trainees or program alumni only.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Duration: 1 days

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Boarding — $99 per program

A boarding-only option without an explicit training curriculum described, priced per night.

The dog stays overnight with the trainer.

Best for: Current trainees or program alumni only.

Focus: Basic obedience

Duration: 1 days

Board and Train pricing at Deep Connection K9 Academy in Gardena, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Immersion Board & TrainNot published—
Day Training$215 per program1 days
Boarding$99 per program1 days

Private Lessons

Private Lessons — Individual Session — $195 per session

One-on-one training sessions where the owner works directly with the trainer, held in person with travel fees applying based on location. Low-level remote training collars from E-collar Technologies are recommended for off-leash work and certain behavior issues.

The trainer travels to the client for sessions, teaching the owner directly rather than boarding the dog.

Best for: Owners who want to be hands-on in their dog's training process.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

Private Lessons — 8-Session Package — $1,350 per program

An 8-session package of one-on-one private training delivered in person, aimed at more involved training goals or behavior issues than shorter packages.

The trainer conducts eight individual in-person sessions with the owner and dog.

Best for: Owners with more involved training goals or behavioral issues needing extended coaching.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Recall & off-leash

Duration: 8 sessions

Private Lessons pricing at Deep Connection K9 Academy in Gardena, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private Lessons — Individual Session$195 per session—
Private Lessons — 8-Session Package$1,350 per program8 sessions

Virtual Training

Virtual Lessons — $115 per session

Live one-on-one training conducted over Zoom, allowing owners to work on behaviors in the actual environment where they occur.

Sessions are held remotely via Zoom video call between trainer, owner, and dog.

Best for: Pet parents who want to address behaviors where they happen or who live outside Los Angeles.

Focus: Basic obedience

Virtual Training pricing at Deep Connection K9 Academy in Gardena, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Virtual Lessons$115 per session—

What training methods does Deep Connection K9 Academy use?

They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. Aggression and reactivity cases are accepted, at least for the immersion board-and-train program.

Method: Balanced

Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.

How do we verify Deep Connection K9 Academy?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

The site doesn't mention certifications, insurance, or any guarantees. Details about facility type, overnight staffing, and whether owners can visit during board-and-train aren't addressed.

Facility: not specified on their website.

Owner visits: not specified on their website.

Video updates: not specified on their website.

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Contact form

How does Deep Connection K9 Academy compare in Gardena?

Price: Their board & train is 94% below the Gardena midpoint based on published prices.

Reviews: Deep Connection K9 Academy shows 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews among 2 published Gardena programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 86 out of 100 (price 83%, program clarity 73%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.

What to ask Deep Connection K9 Academy

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.

Location & hours

Sessions take place at 546 W 182nd St in Gardena, with in-home training available throughout the Los Angeles area for an additional travel fee. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.

546 W 182nd St, Gardena, CA

Friday: 9AM-6PM

Monday: 9AM-6PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM-6PM

Saturday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM-6PM

Wednesday: 9AM-6PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Deep Connection K9 Academy.

+1 310-363-0391Website

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