My dog was broken; from heartache to being slightly abused…read more He is a very pro in progress; however he has calmed down tremendously and is much more manageable than before. He's such a little lover! Thank you Frankii, Steve, Nate and Bob!

Frankie with Mutt Masters is amazing! Our 7 month old Frenchie is much better on walks, behavior…read morearound the house, etc etc. She is very good at the technical and process side of training while Bob has more of the "what's going on inside your dog's brain" side of the training.

Attended our first Puppy Prep class with Sarah last weekend. It was a wonderful experience for our…read more13 wk old Border Collie pup. She made sure every pup had a positive experience with each other and the confidence course. Can't wait to go back!

Sarah Fricke is absolutely gifted at what she does. Sarah has been training dogs and their people…read morefor over 15 years. From puppyhood to rescue dogs and at every stage of life, Sarah will help you through anything. I have taken every class she teaches from puppy socialization through to Family Dog 4. When we completed all the obedience training, we moved onto Scent Class, Rally and Agility. Sarah is kind, passionate and an incredible teacher. She knows how to connect with each person in the room and help them replicate training techniques at home and outside of the training center. She is energetic and incredibly talented. I could not recommend her more highly. Please take your dog to Colorado Dog Works!! Even if you don't have any specific behavior issues with your dog but just want a fun class to take with your dog. Build the bond! Wear them out! Have fun!

We found Tasha about 8 months ago and started our golden retriever, Doug, in both 1:1 sessions and…read morepuppy class. At the time, he was very high energy, mouthy, pulling on leash, and overall just a sweet but very wild puppy. I truly could not be more grateful for Tasha and everything she has done for us. Doug is now in her advanced obedience class and absolutely thriving. We also continue to do 1:1 sessions, which have been so valuable for his continued progress. Training has become so much fun and we look forward to it every week. She also provides you with all the tools you need to practice at home and is incredibly responsive to any and all questions. Tasha has an incredible level of expertise and a thoughtful, effective approach to training. She not only understands dogs, but also teaches owners in a way that feels supportive and clear. We also trust her fully for boarding, as she genuinely treats Doug like her own. He LOVES her!!! Doug has come so far, and it is largely thanks to Tasha. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional trainer.

This is an update to my first review. With pictures and video of the dog she told me to rehome at…read more8 months old. She's 14 mos and doing great with her new trainer. She wouldn't allow me to use other training tools. Yet she had other people who used them. She had lied about the breeder being against them. She wasn't and they are just tools. You don't need them forever. I see that already. The e collar is rarely needed but if we are out I know I have it if someone or something startles her and she happens to get away. She told me I shouldn't have a Doberman if I'm not weight lifting. I may be short at 5'1" and 95 pounds but I can handle my European Doberman just fine. It won't be long until she's officially my service dog. Tasha failed her other Doberman student. She wouldn't be having problems with her Doberman killing small animals if she had trained with an e collar. I hope she finds a trainer who can help her. Actually her dog shouldn't be a service dog with his record of many small animals killed. He's a risk. Maybe another trainer with experience with e collars can help. Tasha's not that trainer. As I said in my first review it wasn't all bad. Groups were fun with other people. My Pomeranians did well. They don't need the e collar training. Kismets ears are back listening for me to give a command. Also Tasha had the nerve to write the breeder many times trying to have my dog taken away. My dogs have a great life and good food. Maybe people should look at how her dogs live. It's also illegal for her to charge to watch dogs for other people without proper licenses. Who is watching those dogs when she's gone all day at class. How often are they there? Do they have any experience or records? It's something to find out if you consider leaving your dog in her care. She can do board and trains but her prices are way too high for her experience. Ask to see other dogs she trained. The dogs in her home better be paying board and train prices if she's watching them. If she's just dog sitting and can't produce a check for board and train for your dog ... that's a problem. I've left a review on Google but businesses can pay to have them removed. She did pay to remove mine. I could keep writing them and let her pay Google a fortune. I will if she continues harass Kismets breeder. I'm in contact with her and always have been. Like I am for all my dogs. All the dogs I've ever had I would write the rescues or breeder and update them and send pictures. People enjoy seeing how the dogs are doing. More people should do this. Also a warning she pushes people to her vet. Dr Moses. She's an addict and there have been many articles about her not trying to recover. They gave her many chances. People should know this. I would never have had my dogs with a vet who is an addict. Look up all her charges if you're going to High Country. She's the owner. It's a shame she threw her career down the drain. She had a lot going for her. Tasha's daughter was working there. I believe she still is. I wouldn't want my daughter working with or around an addict. You are who you hang out with. Keep your eyes and ears open! As I said she bad mouths other trainers. That's a red flag. She talks about people behind their back. That's another red flag. That means she's talking about you too. Also about her pricing. I know it feels cheap but it really isn't. You will be with her for years to accomplish your goals. Where other places can do it in a year for most dogs if the owners practice and go to classes. If you're unsure about if you will like it taking a few classes helps you decide. Groups are fun when you're with other people you enjoy and are having fun. So that's an up side. Just stay out of the gossip and don't believe what she says about other trainers. It shows she's insecure about herself and her training abilities. Kismet and I will continue to practice and improve. She's doing great and loves her family. In fact she blew me away one day when she was helping me in the garage. The summer was extremely hot so I cracked open the garage door. While I was fighting with fixing a seatbelt my little Maltese decided to go for a stroll. He got out but Kismet noticed and crawled under. I panicked for a minute thinking she saw someone to go play with. When I opened the garage she was actually herding my Maltese back home. He didn't look happy he got caught and had to come home. Kismet was my hero that day. I know how much she loves her small dog family and she protects all of us. Never use a trainer who tells you to rehome a dog. Get a new trainer. They failed not the dog!

I wish the dog trainer OFF LEASH was nationwide. I had six sessions with my dogs and they are…read moreamazing. Before I moved out of town I took my dogs to another trainer for boarding 28 days when I first got them in Elgin. I hardly received any training. They used prong collars. Off leash are amazing. No pulling, no harsh pulling, no prong collars, no shock collars. Everything ECO care. Today the network guy came out and my dogs did not jump on him or run out the door after 6 sessions. No shock collars . I love the training. Going to continue so the dogs can sit at a restaurant while I eat and socialize. Oh the place when I live, dogs are welcome to restaurants and many stores.! I love Off Leash in Colorado Springs

I purchased a German Shepherd puppy from Hugh McDonald and Angela Gaskell of Von ALPENMAC German…read moreShepherds. They gave me a lifetime warranty on his health. At two years old he developed severe hip dysplasia and I ended up having to euthanize him at two years and 11 months old because he had bone cancer. Hugh refused to honor his health guarantee on my dog and five years later, still refuses to talk to me about it and just hangs up on me when I call him and ignores my emails. He insists I am making all of these stories up, but I have all the paperwork and pictures to prove him wrong, along with my dog's remains in a box. I have owned many German Shepherds and one of the biggest problems they can develop is hip dysplasia, so I did not worry whether Tristen's diagnosis would fall under their lifetime health guarantee, because that is a given with any reputable German Shepherd breeder. My previous experience has been a five year health guarantee, covering hip dysplasia, with at least three breeders I have purchased a puppy from in the past. At this point, both Hugh and Angela told me Tristen did not have hip dysplasia and his diagnosis was incorrect. Long story short, Hugh does not honor his guarantee on the health of his ouppies or anything else for that matter. He got lucky and had a good stud that produced beautiful puppies and made a fortune. I believe he's in the Rye, Colorado area now, doing the same thing. BEWARE OF THIS BREEDER!!

There is a picture of my dog on their website: Google.com/site/vonalpenmac/m-litter. He is renamed…read moreas Ace on this site. He was my service dog and he's wearing an orange service dog jacket. My ex-husband is holding him in this picture. I purchased my puppy from this breeder because of their "lifetime" guarantee" which they used to claim in 2013. Latest Update: 11/19/16. My dog has now been dead for 2 1/2 weeks. When I took him to the vet to have him examined for hip replacement surgery, the vet noticed his back left foot was swollen. After several tests, it was confirmed he had osteosarcoma (bone cancer). He never had a chance to have his hips fixed. I was forced to put him down approximately 3 1/2 weeks after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma because he was in so much pain. When I first wrote my review, he was 2 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with hip dysphasia. I informed them a couple of days ago and they said they'd get back to me. Not only did they not get back to me, but they have blocked me from contacting them any further. Off to court we go. Stay away from this breeder if you expect them to honor their guarantee. THEY WON'T. The cost to have his hips replaced will be approximately $5,000. Buyer beware!!! Update: 10/16/16: My dog has now been diagnosed with bone cancer and has a couple of weeks to months to live. I called Hugh with this new information and begged for a replacement puppy. My dog is not even 3 years old. Hugh hung up on me twice and then stopped answering so I could leave a message. He nor Angela called me back of course. I'm now out over $4,000 in vet bills and I cannot save my dog, no matter what I spend on him. How can you two live with yourselves? You also have the nerve to have a Go Fund Me page for Angela Gaskell (which you finally closed after receiving over $2,000 more than you said you needed) for your kidney, but meanwhile rip me off, disabled from a brain tumor, while I watched my service dog die.

I would give them 10 stars if it were possible! They have gone far above and beyond my…read moreexpectations. I am incredibly satisfied and honestly amazed by their knowledge of dog training and the progress we've made with our two puppies in such a short amount of time. Before working with Zoom, we felt like we weren't getting anywhere and weren't sure it would even be possible to make the improvements we needed. The transformation has been remarkable. The owner is truly outstanding, and the entire staff is exceptional. They are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about both the dogs and their owners. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional, effective dog training..

Leo (9 weeks old) is worn out after he attended his first puppy class. His sister from another mr…read morehas been training since Feb.

I HIGHLY recommend! You won't regret it. I enjoyed working with Natalie, she's the only trainer…read moreI've met that not only tells us what to do, but gives us the WHY behind the tools and techniques she was teaching us. We contacted them because of our 5.5 yr old German Shepard male who was struggling with being bossy and over-corrects other dogs. Natalie showed us how to address the issue while using his natural instincts to his benefit, how to take his training to the next level to keep him from getting bored and the reasons as to why this works. I am very grateful! It was great and fun for not only our pupper, but myself and daughter too!!

My wife and I did a lot of research before choosing Paws Up. We talked with several trainers, but…read morewhen we met Sandy, we immediately knew we had found the right fit. We just clicked--it felt like we had known her forever. Sandy and her team have been nothing short of amazing with our Frenchie, Dexter. They've helped us with everything from eating and walking to interactions with other dogs and people, while also working on his overall manners and behavior. The difference has been remarkable. Dexter is night and day from the puppy we started with, and just as importantly, we've learned a lot about how to work with him and reinforce what he's learning. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Sandy and the Paws Up team. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, personable, and effective dog trainer.

I honestly can't say enough great things about Sandy. Finding someone you trust with your fur babe…read more(especially a puppy) isn't easy, but from basically day one, she made me feel completely at ease and honestly felt more like a friend by the end of it all. Sandy has been AMAZING with my golden, Sunny! She doesn't just train your dog, she genuinely helps you understand them better too. She takes the time to explain behaviors, answer questions, and truly cares about the pups she works with, all while bringing so much enthusiasm and great communication. :) Sunny has already made so much progress since working with her, and I've learned a lot along the way too. You can tell this isn't just a job for Sandy - she genuinely loves what she does and loves seeing both the dogs (and us owners!) grow and progress. We feel really lucky to have found her and couldn't recommend her enough. Thank you for all that you do!