Runchkin Hill is the best. Robin & her team are so knowledgeable and skilled at what they do.

Runchkin Hill K9 Training and Breeding Facility
West Newbury, Massachusetts
About Runchkin Hill K9 Training and Breeding Facility
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON BEING A SMALL CANINE TRAINING FACILITY THAT FOCUSES ON QUALITY. At Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel, we offer nicely breed German Shepherds & Belgian Malinois. We provide a professional dog training services of all breeds and ages in West Newbury, MA. Robin, our company owner, comes from three generations of breeding and training horses and dogs. She has over 40 years of experience in training dogs. I have helped thousands of dogs and their human companions reach their highest potential. Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel, we offer professional dog boarding and training services - at all levels - for pet, sport, and working dogs. The sky is the limit on what you can train your dog. For quickest responds text me @ 9784230877.
Training & services
Training goals
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Recall training Customer-reported
- Socialization Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training Customer-reported
- Group classes Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Assistance and working dogs
- Detection dog training
- Protection training
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Scent work
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Boot Camp
- Customize Training Programs
- Day School
- Dog Handlers
- Dog Pack
- Dog Safe
- Dog's Activities
- Family Dogs
- Kennel Train
- Leash Dragging
- Medication Administration
- Odor Detection
- Off Leash K9 Training
- Off Site Training
- Rabies Vaccine
- Scent Detection
- Sport Dogs
- Week Course
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Breeder 24
- Knowledgeable team 23
- Belgian malinois 21
- Expert training 6
- Friendly dog 6
- Dog boarding with training 5
All 10 topics
- Group class 4
- Recall training 4
- Intelligent dog 3
- Protection training 2
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I had such a great experience with the Runchkin Hill team. I had rescued my dog Nolan a few months ago and they did an amazing job training him on obedience skills and improving his reactivity to other dogs and people. I would highly recommend them and will definitely go back with any training needs my dog has in the future.
My breeder, Robin Desmond of Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel, sold me the most amazing Belgian Malinois pup! He is now 7 months with an amazing temperament, only Robin's dog has these temperaments, you won't find that anywhere else! My dog, Romeo, is the smartest and was so easy to…Read full reviewClose full review
My breeder, Robin Desmond of Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel, sold me the most amazing Belgian Malinois pup! He is now 7 months with an amazing temperament, only Robin's dog has these temperaments, you won't find that anywhere else! My dog, Romeo, is the smartest and was so easy to train! He is great with children as well. We have recently started PSA with her club and he took to it naturally! He has also taken to Doc Diving like a fish to water! Skies the limit! He can do anything! It's Honestly all about the genetics and he has them... If you are looking for a Mal, German shepherd or Dutch shepherd look no further. You won't find better dogs anywhere else! The best part is that she is there for you throughout the whole process. She is an amazing dog trainer and is always there when I need her help! She is a Rockstar of the dog world! She tells it like it is and trains the humans as well as the dogs, which I totally love about her! Robin and her dogs are the real deal... if you are serious about dogs and want to work with them or if you are just looking for loving companion or family pet you can't go wrong with Runchkin Hill!
Update on our girl. She's just clipped 11 months old. She goes everywhere with us. Everyone is regularly stunned at how young and well behaved she is, while still being a "baby." Her recall is amazing before & after wok sessions and just being off leash. Great temperament. Strang…Read full reviewClose full review
Update on our girl. She's just clipped 11 months old. She goes everywhere with us. Everyone is regularly stunned at how young and well behaved she is, while still being a "baby." Her recall is amazing before & after wok sessions and just being off leash. Great temperament. Strangers call her the sweetest girl and she is. She loves the ocean and the pool and has no issues with any dog she meets. Really the only question is how long can we hold out before getting another. It's ridiculous how quickly we've become "the dog people" everyone knows. Thank you again Robin and team for building the foundation for Nala. We can't imagine our lives without her in it. Runchkin Hill and Robin came recommended to us via a coworker who has German Shepherds. We reached out to Robin in search of a Belgian Malinois. There was one arriving at the first part of September 2023, from Pinky and Kato, per Robins texts. The litter arrived and we began receiving pictures and videos. We visited a couple times at around week 6 I think. On visit one we met some of our sweet Nala's cousins (Mel) and Uncle (Sig) and Aunts (Hunter?). Then on our visit to pick Nala up we met her Grandmother (Izzy), who started it all! Sweet sweet girl. The point is, we met multiple generations and saw the work, love and care these animals receive, in addition to living and being raised in a beautiful setting on the farm. It reinforced our confidence in our choice of breeder and breed of dog. Nala is enrolled in puppy preschool (overnight) and is almost complete. In her litter of 10, I think regularly she's hanging out with at least 2 siblings, which is great. I meet with her trainer Timmy on Mondays and Fridays for drop off and pickup and we review our weekend with Nala, what's ahead this week and then we review Nala and my training. We're able to reinforce what and how she was worked when we take her and then ultimately to be able to keep working with her after she "graduates.". We've loved everything about the experience. Ruff Land crates are available and we bought her "place" there. Runchkin Hill and Robin are the best at what they do. If you want a great German Shepherd or Malinois for your family, look no further. Start to finish a great experience. Thank you Robin and Team!
We decided to look for a German Shepherd puppy a few months after we had to put down our beloved Anatolian of 12-1/2 years. After researching the top breeders in Massachusetts we see decided to pursue a puppy from Runchkin Hill. We finally brought home our Roxy of Runchkin when…Read full reviewClose full review
We decided to look for a German Shepherd puppy a few months after we had to put down our beloved Anatolian of 12-1/2 years. After researching the top breeders in Massachusetts we see decided to pursue a puppy from Runchkin Hill. We finally brought home our Roxy of Runchkin when she was 8wks old. First, I want to say that she is no doubt the most intelligent of the 5 dogs we have had, she has picked up more than a dozen commands after her first month so far and we are working on more. Her temperament has been great. She has met many of our neighbors and several dogs in the neighborhood including her new BFF (a field lab named Sage) - she has handled the 4th fireworks, visiting family for a week, grandchildren (1 & 3) with and all the bedlam they brought including their cat remarkably well. Everyone who has met her has remarked at how beautiful and how calm and well behaved she is. We thank Robin for breeding a real gem.
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