Darcey Kearney is a highly motivated individual who has dedicated herself to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training. As the founder of Up Dog LA LLC, a private dog and puppy training provider based in Burbank, California, Darcey has spent the last several years focused on her Board & Train program. This program, located in her own home, allows her to work closely with puppies as young as eight weeks old and provide them with a transformative foundation that will last a lifetime. She then works with the parents to ensure that everyone is in harmony.
Before the pandemic, Darcey’s Up Dog LA was a premiere full-service pet sitting, dog walking, and training service with seven staff members for over eight years. Prior to that, she was one of the most requested walker/sitters for one of the largest dog walking/pet sitting businesses at that time, where she also handled dog’s with special needs physically and behaviorally.
When Covid hit, Darcey made the difficult decision to dial back the business and refocus on her true passion of helping dogs and their guardians. During the lockdown, she started the Board & Train program out of a need that was seen in the community with what dogs were lacking. She also began hosting a Puppy Social every Sunday. Darcey’s 10 years of hands-on training, coupled with her accreditation from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, has put her in the perfect position to help endless dog families learn how to be the best dog parents by understanding their dog’s needs better.
Darcey uses science-based, proven methods to help countless dog owners live happier, more productive lives with their furry companions. She emphasizes the importance of meeting their dog’s needs and how doing so can help relieve some of the undesirable behaviors that bring clients to her. Darcey’s deep connection with animals began at the age of eight when she started competing in equestrian events in her home state of Idaho. Her experiences with abused show horses led her to the professional rehabilitation of these sensitive beings when she was just 16, and she became known around town for her ways with them.
Although she has had a dynamic 23-year career as a professional DJ and music producer, Darcey left that behind when she moved from San Francisco to LA a few years ago to pursue a career in video editing. She began caring for dogs to make ends meet, and before long, she had so many four-legged clients that she didn’t have time to find her “dream job” Nonetheless, she found her calling in working with humankind’s best friend.
Find Darcey:
Website: https://www.updog.la/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/updogla/
For more about Puppy Socialization check out this episode from Season 1!
"How to Properly Socialize A Puppy, Even During a Pandemic" with Irith Bloom
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