I rarely write reviews. City Bark in Thornton deserves one! When walking into the facility you have…read morea genuine feeling that your pets will be taken care of. I've been to well over 10 different facilities to have my dogs attend day care and there are many times I'd pick them up and they were frightful or I felt they've been mistreated. This being a new facility, the atmosphere is very inviting, staff is friendly, facility is clean, and very accommodating when it comes to drop off times. (Some places only allow certain drop off and pick up times.) I also liked how they are open until 8 PM. Not only do I feel safe having my dogs dropped off here, I also appreciate the interpersonal communication with the staff. Kudos!

I hate leaving negative reviews, but I feel other pet owners deserve to know about my experience…read morewith City Bark. My dog, Bruce, has been there several times before without any issues, so we trusted them with his care. After his most recent stay, he came home with kennel cough. At first, it was just a cough, but within a few days he became lethargic, wasn't eating or drinking normally, and we ended up taking him to the vet. Shortly after, our second dog also started coughing, and we had to seek veterinary care for both dogs. The vet bills have been expensive, and it's been stressful watching both of our dogs get sick. My wife mentioned the situation in the survey we received, and I also reached out directly to City Bark in hopes of discussing the situation and finding a reasonable resolution. Unfortunately, I never received a response. I understand that illnesses can sometimes spread anywhere dogs gather, and I know no facility can guarantee that every dog will remain healthy. What disappointed me most wasn't just that my dog became sick--it was the complete lack of communication afterward. A simple response, some empathy, or even a conversation about the situation would have gone a long way. Based on my experience, I can't recommend City Bark. I expected better communication and customer service when a serious concern was brought to their attention.

Jay was excellent with our Boxer Mix Keegan. He taught us how to engage with him more on walks,…read morewhich was crucial to curbing his behavior issues of separation anxiety and jumping. Our Pups loved Jay, and took to him immediately. Jay was very conscientious of working on our pup as an individual, and his suggestions were extremely helpful! His rates are very reasonable compared to some out there. I would recommend Dog Ventures to anyone who is seeking to improve their dog's behavior.

Just when I had given jup hope with my Nevin, jay came to my rescue. taught me so much. Forever…read moreGrateful. thank you ever so much jay

Claudia is amazing! If you're looking for a dog trainer who will help you build a stronger…read morerelationship and shared communication / language with your dog, look no further. What makes Claudia special as a trainer is that she's truly positive reinforcement, not mixed positive and punishment which is just confusing for dogs. Also, she isn't your dog's trainer, she's YOUR trainer - teaching you how to build a next level relationship with your doggie. We have a 7lb rescue who needed to learn how to safely interact with the world. We started by prioritizing basics, like sit, lay down, come, leave it, etc. Our original plan was to just get the basics covered - our dog is so little we wanted to ensure his safety. I had done a good amount of research and watch videos online of how to train these commands and thought I would take it as far as I could on my own before bringing in a trainer to cover any gaps. Well once we brought in Claudia my only regret was not bringing her in from the very start. We learned so much about how to work with our dog, we learned much faster, and had a lot of fun in the process. We ended up working with Claudia for more sessions only because what we learned improved our relationship with our dog so much and was so rewarding for all of us that we wanted to keeping working on more fun training. And because we learned the fundamentals so well from Claudia, we've since been able to train our dog on even more things entirely on our own (like "boop" nose to nose touch). This is due to the foundational understanding that Claudia taught us of how to shape new skills. Claudia has also come to our aid in a couple semi-emergency situations, such as when we started fostering a dog that had been rescued from the streets and was therefore very reactive and resource guarding. She helped us first prioritize safety and well-being for both our foster dog and resident dog, then followed up with how to work on our foster dog's behaviors to help her get adopted successfully. If not for Claudia in that situation we might have needed to return our foster to the rescue - but instead we were equipped to handle a whole new set of challenging behaviors and set our foster dog up for a good life with a family.

Claudia is the best!!! So patient, calm, understanding. She is a dog whisperer! She has helped…read moreus so much with our rambunctious and trouble making puppy. She is also super flexible and responsive. Worth every penny!

Do not board your dog here. I've boarded my dogs here 28 time and spent a total of $4,000. I had my…read morefirst issue here over the weekend and was able to see firsthand how little they value customers and care about the dogs. My dog was severely injured and almost lost her eye due to negligence on their end. After speaking with the animal hospital I was advised that MANY dogs come to the hospital with a variety of injuries and that CO Dog Academy is not transparent when injuries occur. The Kennel is known as having a "sketchy" reputation and the fact they don't have cameras is a huge red flag. Pat the owner was incredibly combative with me when I asked him to pay for the vet bill. He offered $500 and I asked how he came up with that amount when the cost of treatment was triple that amount. He said I had no proof they were responsible. What I believe happened is that the old rusty door that leads to the outside kennel fell and trapped my dog by her neck (they found grease all over her). As a result, eye proptosis occurred (very painful injury where the eye pops out) I'm so disappointed with how CO Dog Academy handled this matter. I'll Post pics on yelp. Please do not risk taking your dog here.

I am very impressed with the two week training my dogs received at Co Dog Academy. I've attended…read morenumerous training sessions with other agencies, and this program is the best. My kids "Rosie and Snoopy" were still in training mode when we got home. I expected them to be a little out of control, instead, they listened to my commands and were engaged. I believe another two weeks at this program is warranted. Thankyou CDA. Rosie, Snoopy and I appreciate your knowledge of dog behaviors, what is really important in a dog's life and most of all, not to humanize your dog. It all makes sense to me now. The staff, the trainers are all great!!!

Providing a follow-up review after our off leash training with Randy at Diamond Dog Academy. We did…read morethe on-leash training with our dog Cheddar about a year ago and we couldn't believe the results. Cheddar would pull on the leash constantly and bolt any chance he could. A year later and we're almost done with off-leash training. Cheddar now comes back every single time without fail. This is a dog that would be halfway down the block if he slipped or broke his collar. We've also seen how much more confident and happy Cheddar is after his training. We can let him off knowing he will come back every time, and we're now even considering obedience competitions. We can't thank Randy enough for everything he's done for us.

Randall is a sincere businessman, displaying flexibility in his approach to training different…read moredogs. His expertise convinced me that my own dog would greatly benefit from obedience training.

Jackie is fabulous. We brought home a standard poodle puppy - Jackie really taught us how to train…read morehim to best effect. As the previous reviewer stated Jackie had our puppy trained in each lesson, all we had to do was reinforce the concepts in different contexts. Jackie is more than willing to help out with any questions or concerns. She really cares about all of her clients. Thanks Jackie!

From the owner: Established in 1996. Affordable positive in home dog training for the entire Denver Metro Area…read more Behavior problem solving, off leash obedience training, puppy and adult socialization.

We are so grateful we found American Canine Academy. Aspen means everything to us, and it means the…read moreworld knowing she's in such good hands. Melanie was our trainer and she is amazing. She's so positive, energetic, and clearly knows her stuff, and Aspen responded to her right away. She taught us so much along the way too, which made a huge difference -- Aspen went from a wiggly, easily distracted puppy to confidently walking off leash and playing happily with other dogs, and we couldn't be prouder of her. Jackie and Jayden have also been wonderful -- Aspen absolutely adores them, and you can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with. The whole team brings so much positivity to every session, and it shows in how happy and comfortable Aspen is with them.

We needed help with our 1 year old Great Pyrenees mix who was a good girl but was a jumper, leash…read morepuller and just a rambunctious dog. We tried doing 12 weeks of Pet Smart training and while she was good it didn't result in a sustainable results. As recently new parents to a newborn we needed her to be on her best behavior. We reached out to multiple training facilities and toured them. American Canine Academy was by far the most dog friendly, focused and communicative training facility. They provided us with a detailed guide into what the program consisted of and we got weekly report cards with video and summaries. She was loved and treated with the utmost care. I WOULD recommend this location/team to everyone who wants to see their dog/loved one become a stellar companion. We will be a life long customer with ACA!

Immediate Results - Super Positive…read more Our headstrong little pup was a spoiled 3 year old. We weren't "bad" dog owners, we had just become new grandparents. Get it? So Baci was an indulged as a new puppy who arrived at our home just when our new granddaughter did in a remote city. But once we moved to the Front Range area to be closer to our growing family, Baci needed some training. Isaac was just amazing. Calm, quiet, and easygoing. No reprimands from this guy, just relationship building, establishing trust and clear communication, and persistence. Our dog went from a highly reactive and headstrong little girl to walking on a heal with a loose leash, being able to sit on command, staying out of a designated area, and more. All in just one session. The best part is that her fun and high spirits remain fully intact. This dog is still happy, fun, and loving. Thanks, Isaac. Highly recommend!

Isaac is the best! When we rescued our excitable and lovable pit/heeler mix (Sheldon) at a year…read moreold, we didn't realize how in over our heads we were. Three days into having him and he dragged me down a hill to get to another dog. I love him, but he's an absolute psycho. I called a bunch of trainers to see if someone could help with his dog reactivity. They all flat out refused because of his age and size to train him around other dogs which is what Sheldon needed. After the first two sessions with Isaac where he shared invaluable tips, he allowed us to practice around his dog Finn (the most placid dog). Isaac was patient, calm, and supportive of our journey with Sheldon. He'd even offer guidance if I had a question about the training post-session. We're now almost a year into having Sheldon and I can comfortably walk him around other dogs with some of the cues and tips that Isaac taught me. I can take him to the park and I can have him on a long line. Today we walked passed two off leash dogs playing fetch! I'm truly grateful to Isaac for making our lives and Sheldon's life a lot less stressful.

I have used Training Wheels for both in-home and on-site training as well as boarding of my one…read moreyear old Italian Greyhound Lemon. She was a rehome situation and had been trained to use a liter box in her crate. Meghan from Training Wheels helped me train Lemon to go outside and to LOVE her crate as a safe place and not soil it. Additionally, she helped me train Lemon to be totally focused on me, even with distractions. She sits when asked, she looks to me for approval and consent, and comes when called, no matter what. She is the goodest girl now - not that she wasn't before - she is just so much better now. All of this training was done with a lot of knowledge and a lot of love from Training Wheels. I also use Training Wheels for boarding Lemon. She gets so much positive attention and interaction. I was a bit hesitant at first because there are a lot of big dogs, but the times that I have boarded her, there have been dogs her size to play with and the bigger dogs play in a different area. For sleeping, she gets her own area (with door) with plenty of space for her bed and toys and then an area for going potty, should she need to in the night (Italian Greyhounds have hamster bladders, haha). The building where she sleeps and takes naps is temperature controlled and she is surrounded by other dogs in their areas, so is never alone. There are multiple outside play areas - and they designate which areas are for which size dog, and the dogs are always supervised. Training Wheels staff are always with the dogs and interacting with the dogs. They send pics of my happy dog playing outside and running and having just the best time. I feel that my tiny dog Lemon is very safe and happy there. I can't recommend Training Wheels enough for both training and boarding. Lemon is SO well taken care of and loved.

We cannot thank the team at Training Wheels enough! Oscar, our mini dachshund, has struggled with…read morereactivity around dogs and people. Training Wheels has slowly introduced him to being comfortable and having fun in a small group of dogs. Their skilled trainers have been amazing at showing him all of the positive praise while he is learning. Yesterday I was able to take Oscar (with little sis Olive in tow!) to the dog park for the first time and he had a blast. Training Wheels gave both Oscar and I the confidence to try without fear knowing we had the tools to make it fun and how to realize if it was not. Yay for Oscar and yay for the team at Training Wheels!

I cannot believe the progress our young dog (6 months old) has made over the last six weeks in…read moreBasic Manners Adult Training. The training plan is positive reinforcement based which is something we felt strongly about. Julie was so calm and helpful with our rambunctious young pup! We'll be returning in the near future for additional training and fun!

Julie was an amazing trainer. She took an interest in each dog in our session. She kept the…read moresession small - 4 dogs total so was able to provide hands on assistance. She tailored the environment to ensure the dogs didn't have unnecessary distractions. You can tell she loves what she does. Her training techniques are great for both the dog and their human. She had little graduation hats for our final session. I would highly recommend the training for anyone with a new puppy who needs the basics and wants to learn how to train without fear and intimidation.