Dog’s Name: Fido

Trainer: Ryan

Issues: Pulling, Aggression, etc.

Dates: October 3rd – October 18th

The first rule when it comes to muzzles is: when in doubt muzzle the dog. Just like with any piece of equipment you put on a dog, ensure you have the dog come to you to put the muzzle on. It is common for dogs to try and get muzzles off if it is new to them. Therefore, put the muzzle on at various times and locations and get the dog comfortable with wearing the muzzle. If the dog tries to get the muzzle off, stop the behavior instantly by making the dog walk or by lifting the head up with the leash. If you have a good amount of obedience from the dog, simply make the dog sit.,

Using the appropriate muzzle is vital. If the dog is going to be wearing the muzzle for an extended amount of time, then ensure the muzzle is one that the dog can drink and fully open it’s mouth while wearing it. Cloth muzzles are not reliable with an aggressive dog. (Trust me – early in my career I was bitten by a dog that we used a cloth muzzle on!)

The fit of the muzzle is arguably the most important factor when using a muzzle on an aggressive dog. Prior to putting the muzzle on, check all straps and buckles to ensure they are free of defects. To check for proper fit once the muzzle is on, grab the muzzle below the dog’s eyes on top of the dog’s snout and lift the dog so the two front paws come off the ground. If the muzzle doesn’t come off, the fit is proper.

Lastly, one thing I have found while training with the use of muzzle is that often when the dog wears the muzzle it is a humbling experience for the dog. Please be aware that dealing with aggressive dogs can be extremely dangerous and just because the dog is wearing a muzzle it doesn’t mean that everyone will be safe. It is crucial to consult with a professional dog trainer when dealing with an aggressive dog. Simply putting a muzzle on an aggressive dog WILL NOT cure the aggression.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

By: Dr. Erin DeTurck, VMD
Windsor, CO

While going through my schooling to become a veterinarian, I learned one thing concerning electronic “shock” collars. Do not try them they are bad! Since then, I have learned that yes, certainly that can be the case with certain dogs when used improperly. I have personally seen this happen. But let’s face it. Electronic collars are being used everywhere on all kinds and sizes of dogs for a whole host of reasons. How many of you have or know someone using an underground fence to contain dogs? Do you think they are bad or wrong?

If you have tried an underground fence, then you understand there has to be some training of your dog involved. You just don’t place the wire, slap on the collar, and whoala! Your dog will now stay in your yard. You must make your dog understand the boundaries by placing flags and then he must associate the “shock”, which we will now call stimulus, with the boundary. This actually then becomes a form of negative reinforcement. If he/she crosses or goes near the boundary, there will be a negative stimulus.

Now, let’s talk about the stimulus. Let’s say, you are engrossed in a chore, like trying to sniff out what may have been in your yard while you were inside. When Mom calls and asks you to come, do you even hear her? No, you are concentrating on that scent. So you might need a tap on the shoulder or a stimulus like a shock to get your attention, but the shock is not severe or negative. After that, then you notice that Mom is calling. And because you always aim to please Mom, you go running.

This is the method of training used by Ryan Matthews. I personally have used this method w/ 3 of my dogs, one of which is a bloodhound, deemed to be one of the least trainable dogs once his nose is to the ground. I have had incredible success using the collar. I thought I would never be able to let him run free in a field, but now I have no worries about him taking off after a trail because I have something to get his attention other than my voice. I am truly astonished at the way he comes, heels, sits, and doesn’t pay attention to other dogs. He is completely happy and focused on obeying me when I ask.

I have also used the collar with amazing results on another dog I have. Jax is a very timid, submissive dog. Even a loud voice would make him hit the ground and roll over showing his belly. The collar worked great because there was no yelling trying to get his attention. Once he received a gentle stimulus, he was confident and precise in obeying any commands given. He learned what was expected of him in a non-threatening way.

I recommend Ryan Matthews to all of my clients seeking training advice and even to those who aren’t seeking advice but obviously are having trouble with their dog. Ryan is great with problem areas like inter-dog aggression, or even dogs which are aggressive toward strangers. One client could never enjoy walking her dog because he would bark and pull anytime another dog or person was around. After training with the collar, he no longer pays attention to the dogs or other people. My client is thrilled that they can now take their dog out for enjoyable, peaceful walks again.

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Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

Recently I had a few of my clients inform me of an interesting article in the Coloradoan. I was surprised to read some of the ridiculous words/comments by the writer. As a professional dog trainer who is a subject matter expert in remote collar training, I will shed some light and set the record straight on the use of “shock collars” while training your dog. Let’s be realistic and understand that you cannot “zap a dog into obedience”, it is vital they learn the command by you conveying to them in a way that they can understand what you want them to do. No training tool out there can make a dog magically learn obedience on his/her own. I can ensure everyone that there is no “electrocution” going on in my training program. I can surely understand why some may have a negative conception with remote collars, many others have felt the same way… until they felt the collar. Times and technology have changed and remote collars have also advanced. In the past many individuals who used the collars would shock the dogs at an extremely high level or use it as making a correction, once again I can assure you that my dogs and my client’s dogs are feeling the collar at the lowest level possible. Think of it as an attention getter, or me tapping you on the shoulder to get your attention. That’s how we use it with our dogs.

I completely agree with the writer and that dogs must acknowledge you as the pack leader. However, in reality there are distractions in life and sometimes a dog’s natural instinct to chase prey will kick in even though you may be screaming at the top of your lungs, or have tempting food in your hand – You have no control. The remote collar gives you control around severe distractions, thus breaking your dogs focus on the distraction and onto you.

If anyone is using a remote collar and it is causing pain to a dog, they are using is improperly. Pain should not be a motivator. For those of you who think the collar is abusive, hurtful, or inhumane, I encourage you to take me up on the offer of a Free demonstration so I can educate and show you a successful way to use the collar. I will even allow you to feel the collar and you will most likely say what most other people say when the feel the collar: “That’s it?”

Let me make another thing clear – there is more than one way to train a dog. I have tried food, leash/collar, and now remote collars and they all work, however they are not all equally as effective especially around distractions. If getting your dogs attention with a gentle tap rather than a quick collar correction isn’t common sense then I guess I don’t know what common sense is.

We feel talk is cheap that’s why we offer a free demonstration with our highly obedient dog who has been though the training. You will notice a few things at the demo my dog is OFF LEASH, I do not say STAY, I never yell at my dog, and she is HAPPY. In fact, we will even demo your dog so you can see for your own eyes how a dog should respond to the collar if used properly.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

When trying to potty train your dog keep in mind that there are numerous ways to do so and there is no right or wrong way. Essentially, it’s about what ever is getting results. A different factor is if the potty issues are a training issue or a behavioral problem. Often dogs that are marking have behavioral issues and puppies have training needs. The biggest difference is that the dog with behavioral potty issues knows better but doesn’t care where as a puppy doesn’t know any better.

It is by far much easier to teach a puppy what you want and how to do things, rather than trying to retrain old bad habits. As a general rule I suggest that you use a management system with puppies so be sure to monitor the amount of water intake. For the most part you can count on your puppy being able to hold its bladder for one hour per every month old. For example, a five month old dog should only be expected to hold its bladder for five hours. If you decide to crate train your dog I recommend a kennel crate that is not too large the dog should only be able to stand up and turn around. It is important to know your dog’s routine. Most dogs have to relieve themselves about 30-45 minutes after eating, be sure to give your dog that opportunity before an accident happens. You will want to give your dog a potty command that way your dog knows what he/she needs to be doing while outside.

We do offer a Puppy Boot Camp course where we do cover the various ways to potty train your puppy. We will cover the different types of management systems you can implement with your puppy such as crate training, how to supervise your puppy, the bell, and many others. Lastly, if your home is already saturated with scent of fecal and/or urine, the dog will think it should be doing it’s business in those spots. It is absolutely crucial that you remove all stains and scent from previous potty issues.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

While the weather is nice it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with your furry companion. People tend to forget to treat their dog like an animal and overlook some important factors regarding the care for their animal in the summer months. For example, dogs with fair pigment can easily become sunburn many veterinarians will recommend some type of sun block for such dogs. Also take into consideration the heat from the pavement if you see your dog raising their paws consistently off the ground, he/she is trying to give you a hint. Ensure that the outside areas that your dogs spends the most time at is equipped with lots of shade, also do not restrict water during summer months. One way to check to see if your dog is dehydrated is to lift up the skin/coat between the shoulder blades the skin should fall back to normal position almost instantly. If you go on like hikes or walks be sure to have enough water for you and your dog. However, if your dog gets rigorous exercise avoid giving a lot of water immediately, wait until the dog cools off before giving lots of water this will prevent possible bloat.

The following information about heat stroke is provided to us courtesy of Lindsay Pierce a Certified Veterinary Technician at Garden Valley Veterinary Clinic in Windsor. Heat stroke can be brought on by activity as well as confinement outside in the heat, and the effects can be devastating. Be aware of the signs of heat stroke listed below:

• Excessive panting
• Labored breathing that may signal upper airway obstruction
• Bright red mucous membranes in the gums or eyes and/or bright red tongue
• Lethargy and weakness
• High body temperature
• Collapsing and seizures, even coma

If you notice any of these signs, get your pet inside and submerge him/her in cool or lukewarm water. Do not use ice, which can damage skin and/or cool the dog too quickly resulting in skin and/or organ damage. If heat stroke is suspected, call a veterinarian immediately. More drastic and effective steps can be taken there. A normal dog temperature should be between 99.5-102.5 degrees F. Provide drinking water, but do not for the dog to drink. You can apply rubbing alcohol on the skin and pads of the paws. It evaporates quickly and acts as a cooling agent. FYI, dogs cool themselves by panting; this draws air over the moist membranes of the nose and tongue and cools by evaporation. But panting works only for short periods. Prolonged panting endangers the metabolic system. In addition, high humidity interferes with the ability of panting to cool the body.

I conduct business at Garden Valley Veterinary Clinic on Mondays. Feel free to stop by for a tour or tell Lindsay you read this article she may be willing to answer other vet related questions regarding heat stoke.

• Owning the human – Most of us think it’s cute when dogs put their paws on us or sit on our foot. This behavior is actually the dog trying to own you. (Of course, there is a difference between showing affection with your pet and your dog randomly showing how they own you. Consider it as though your dog is putting his or her arm around you and saying, “This is mine.”)
• Urinating -  Dogs urinate for more than just to relieve themselves. Some dogs are actually marking over the other dogs who have been in the area. This is a dominant behavior. Have you ever seen male dogs that appear to try and lift their leg as high as they can? The reason is that the dog is trying to spread the scent of its urine. The higher the dog hits the target, the farther it will travel in the wind, thus spreading the scent. If you kennel your dog and he still urinates in the kennel, consider putting the dog in a smaller kennel. (The kennel should be just big enough for the dog to turn around. The dog won’t urinate in his den.)
• Skittish behavior – We as humans tend to think with our hearts first when it comes to our dogs. This tendency, however, is not what dogs need. When a dog gets spooked, we often try to comfort the dog and let it know that everything is okay, right? WRONG! Once again, I urge you not to think like a human, but to think the way dogs do. When your pet becomes unsure or skittish and you reassure it, you are actually praising the dog’s current state of mind. So, what you are telling the dog is that it’s okay to act weak, unsure, skittish, and afraid. I think we can all agree that this is not the kind of dog we want, and that this is certainly not a balanced dog.
• Sniffing the crotch -  As embarrassing as it may be when company comes over and your dogs nestles their nose into your visitor’s crotch, your dog is simply doing what comes natural to them. The reason the dog does this is it is getting to know you, the area where we release the most secretions and scent is our private parts so that’s why the dog chooses that area. Just as we shake hands to greet one another dogs sniff one other while they way they would meet us would be no different. As much as we may despise this rude behavior they don’t know any better, here is a great example of not matter how much we try to humanize our dogs they are still animals.
• Fear of noise/thunder -  If your dog is afraid of things like thunder, fireworks, or the trash man; sadly you are to blame. Please consider this, in nature there are no fireworks or trash trucks so dogs cannot be born with being afraid of those things the fear is a learned behavior. Remember dogs do not think like a human so don’t always think like a human when you are trying to do the best thing for your dog. I have had numerous clients trying to console their worried dogs right in front of me, so we have to talk about how they are promoting that behavior. In our minds we feel like when our dog is fearful, worried, or unsure and we comfort and assure them that all is going to be okay that we are being great owners and pack leaders. I do respect the love that these individuals have for their pet but you are creating a dog that will be sick in the head. If a dog views us as a pack leader and as the leader we are making a big deal about something i.e. dog being fearful of thunder, then guess what it’s a big deal to the dog because that’s what the leader has conveyed. Also when we think we are reassuring a dog we are actually promoting their current mind state. Keep in mind dogs don’t think like we do, so if you praise fearful behavior you are simply promoting it. So, what should you do when you dog is fearful, give them a job have them do obedience or play with your dog therefore taking the mind off of what is bothering them.
• Digging – Often you can find a dog digging for no apparent reason. There are a few reasons this may occur. In the wild, dogs sleep in a den. If there is no comfortable den in your yard then your dog may create their own. If you do not have a dog house with warm/comfortable bedding then you may want to consider getting one. Also if there isn’t enough stimulation for the dog such as walks, playing with toys, or interaction with the family once again your pet may begin to dig in the yard. This is difficult to stop because you need to catch the dog in the act. You can bury horribly smelling things where your dog dug or consider an electric collar because there is no other way of applying a correction from a distance or while you are inside.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

Regarding Dominance in Dogs

• Tail wagging – Often, humans tend to feel that when a dog is wagging its tail, everything is just fine and the dog is happy. While that may be the case, you may be fooling yourself. A wagging tail means excitement – this can be either positive or negative excitement. It is crucial to look at the other behaviors your dog is showing to assess if it is a fun, happy wag or an “I’m about to doing something bad” wag. A tail that is straight out means the dog is alert if this occurs while meeting another dog keep your eye on their interaction. However, the dog’s tail may be straight when he/she hears something or sees a rabbit from a far. Skittish dogs tend to tuck their tail therefore showing a lack of confidence and weak social skills. A dog that tucks the tail most likely needs socialization, also beware fear biters often tuck their tail. Did you know dogs use their tail for balance? Just for fun watch how your dog uses their tail while running.
• Mounting -  Once again, dogs do not think like we do, therefore when a dog mounts, it is not always a sexual behavior. (There is no such thing as a homosexual dog.) If a female dog mounts another female, it is a dominant behavior and is a red flag of a situation possibly getting out of hand.
• Posturing -  A dogs’ posture is one of the first things one can notice when a dog is feeling dominant or insecure. Both of these actions are unacceptable. Learn to read your dog, and others for that matter, to prevent a possible fight. Look at the way dogs carry themselves, such as puffing their chests out, position of the tail, what the mouth/lips are doing, if the hackles are standing up – these are just a few things to watch for. Also pay close attention to what the dog’s mouth is doing open generally is relaxed. However, a curled up lip baring teeth is also unacceptable behavior and needs to be stopped instantly, often a dog will show teeth when is first encounters a new dog.
• 1-sided play – It is always great for dogs to socialize, however I warn you to be cautious when allowing your pet to interact with a dog you do not know. The problem is that you have no idea what the history of the other dog is – not all pet owners are responsible. However, I would recommend socialization with dogs that you know are balanced. Rough play and pinning is acceptable, however, it should not be one-sided. That play is unfair, and you, being the leader, must take action and stop the play.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!

Where does it come from? Why are some dogs so aggressive and others not at all?

• Learned aggression – Aggression is often a learned behavior. Ever heard the expression “monkey see monkey do”? Learned aggression is when a dog has formed this bad habit by watching another dog. Sometimes, even humans can be the cause of learned aggression. For example, if a dog barks or, even worse, growls and the person backs away or acts scared – that dog was just taught that when it acts that way, it has control/power over people. This technique is used in training many police dogs.
• Fear-based aggression – A severe dog fight can make a dog aggressive toward other dogs, especially if the attack occurs when the dog is young. This will often lead to a dog with fear-based aggression, which can be the worst kind. This can result in an unexpected attack, as a dog with fear-based aggression will attack without warning, such as when you turn your back.
• Prey drive -  Some dogs have a great desire to chase prey, such as rabbits. (Dogs exhibiting a huge toy drive often have a serious prey drive.) Many trainers have concluded that the best way to rid or control this behavior is with the use of an electric collar, for the purpose of having control from a distance.

What kinds of movements or actions in humans do dogs tend to view as aggression toward them?

• Erratic/quick movement – Often, children will unwittingly annoy dogs because of their quick body movements. (Dogs may feel they cannot trust a child because they are unpredictable.) Many dogs find these quick movements threatening, so please keep this in mind when you have children around your pet.
• Cornering – When a dog is cornered, it can react with what humans call the “fight or flight response.” Since the dog does not have the flight option, it can feel that it must attack. So be mindful of backing a dog into a corner.
• Facial contact -  Contact with the human face can be intimidating to dogs. Often, dogs will go into avoidance if you try to put your face into the face of a dog you are unfamiliar with. Remember, although you may feel you know a dog well and that it won’t bite, the dog still has a mouth full of very sharp teeth. In a dog’s mind staring in the eyes is intimidating so a follower of the pack would never stare the pack leader in the eyes, so you can see how this would transfer over to them doing the same with humans thus avoiding face and eye contact, of course you need to be the pack leader in the dogs mind.

The best ways to deal with aggression in your dog.

• It is important to understand the way dogs think as pack animals and how they expect us to take charge. The first step is basic obedience and gaining your dog’s respect. If you tell your dog to do something (or not to do something), follow through and ensure that the dog obeys. Otherwise the dog will not take you seriously. Often, once you begin training, a dog’s confidence will increase. as dogs enjoy being given a job and being told what to do.
• Present yourself as non-threatening (i.e. relaxed). One way to do this is to yawn when you see the dog – this is viewed as non-threatening. Avoiding eye contact is another tactic. In some cases, dogs simply need to know that they can trust you and do not always have to be on guard. Once again, if the dog acknowledges you as the leader and is comfortable with you, it won’t feel the need to take the leadership role that most dogs are uncomfortable with anyway.
• Socialization is also vital when trying to have your dog more civil. You may need to start off where your dog simply watches other dogs interact, they can definitely learn from each other. You will begin to see your dog become more curious this is a great sign. Highly aggressive dogs should wear a muzzle or meet through a fence or some sort of barrier, for the initial meet and greet. Please note the way dogs shake hands is by sniffing each other’s rear ends, the reason is because that is where the most secretions are present. Possibly the most important thing to consider is know the dog you are having the aggressive dog met, it makes sense to avoid two aggressive dogs meeting. With that being said if you take your aggressive dog to the dog park you are wrong. Number one because you have no idea the temperament of the other dogs in the park, number two because there are much more crucial training steps that you ought to be taking.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado wants to teach you to be able to enjoy your dog in any situation, even around severe distractions. Upon completing our programs, you will confidently:

• Walk your dog off leash around distractions.
• Understand your dog’s drives and behaviors to enhance your time spent together.
• Control common annoyances like pulling, barking, digging, or aggression. Include your dog in your daily life at home, the park, or the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Off-Leash Dog Training – Northern Colorado takes great pride in training Colorado dogs and their families — our mission is to ensure complete satisfaction with our clients. We offer both private and group training in your home and out, to address your needs when the dogs are at their most distracted. As our commitment, we offer absolutely UNLIMITED training for the life of your dog. Your family’s commitment to your dog is an important decision. We will show you an immediate return on your investment that will improve the relationship between you and your dog and show results to last a lifetime.

Call us today at 970-672-4454 to schedule your totally FREE demonstration and consultation with a professional dog trainer and their own highly obedient dog!