Sogand, the owner and trainer behind Heaven Sent K-9 Dog Training, works directly with client dogs at a roughly 5-acre property in Irvine. According to her site, she holds credentials as a certified dog trainer and behaviorist, and also fosters and rehomes stray dogs alongside her training work.
The facility features individual outdoor kennels with elevated beds and doggy doors, plus indoor sleeping areas. What stands out in their description is the use of on-site farm animals—cats, pigs, goats, horses, and ponies—for socialization during board-and-train stays. They note that clients receive photo and video updates throughout the program.
Heaven Sent K-9 describes their approach as "balanced" training, combining affection with correction and discipline. Their site explicitly argues against all-positive reinforcement methods, claiming such approaches can worsen aggression problems. They offer programs ranging from basic on-leash obedience to off-leash reliability, aggression rehabilitation, puppy training, and service dog preparation. The business serves Orange County, the Inland Empire, and parts of Los Angeles. For owners considering their methodology, the site's articles lay out their reasoning in detail—worth reading to understand whether their training philosophy aligns with your own.
