The BEST trainers! They foster great communication... training the people as well as the pup to get…read morein sync. Extraordinary results!! our pup learned all the usual commands and most importantly how to regulate and stay focused around pups, people and big distractions. She has wonderful recall and is a dream off leash. We can take her anywhere! Get you and your new pup to them and you'll be set for life!

I got Jesse, my English cream golden retriever, when he was 6 months old. He had little to no…read moretraining or socialization. Now at 9 months old, after 6 lessons and weeks of practice, practice, practice, he is a different dog. I never thought there could be such a difference in a dog in such a short time. Jesse was afraid of so much. He had to learn how to go up and down stairs and be comfortable riding in a car. Every noise on a walk startled him -- birds, cars, loud noises, other dogs, people, everything. Walking with him was a horrible experience. He pulled and sniffed constantly, lunged at people and other dogs. Nothing I did was helping because I had no idea of what to do. He wasn't much better in the house. He had no boundaries. He would not stay in one place for any length of time. He couldn't be in the backyard because he constantly ate the mulch and chewed holes in the grass. Thank goodness I found Jack! All of that has changed - in 3 months! Because of what Jack has taught me, I now am able to successfully communicate with my dog and help him gain the confidence he needs to be his best self. His energy has mellowed since he no longer has the need to take control of everyone and everything. His walks are enjoyable - even off leash. Yes, Jesse can be off leash and we hike the trails in Boulder. He comes when called and he will walk beside me with no leash if I ask him to. It's really unbelievable. There are so many things I could tell you about my amazing dog and what he can do. But you can experience it yourself if any of this sounds familiar. If you are willing to put in the time to work with you dog and do what Jack or Alex tells you, I have every reason to believe you will have great results. My daughter worked with Alex and followed her advice. She was certain her dog would never stop chasing rabbits and squirrels or be trusted off leash as well as numerous other problems. After 3 months, she too has had amazing results and now a well-behaved dog. We hike together -- with our dogs off leash. I continue to use the foundation, techniques, and education Jack provided as I continue training with Jesse. There is always room for improvement and new things for both of us to learn. I really could not have managed Jesse without Jack's help. I will always be grateful.

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.

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.

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!

We absolutely love Happy Tails. They take great care of our pups when we go out of town. My dogs…read moreare high energy nutcases and they are still invited back so 5 stars from us. Staff is always friendly and patient, and they are great at managing not-amazing dog behavior. They even send report cards with pictures!

We booked a 6 night stay with our pups being kenneled together and they require separate eating. We…read morebooked them together and was supposed to get a discount. Upon returning from our trip, we were advised no discount because they had to be separated to eat and that took up another kennel. A conversation beforehand would have been nice. And then multiple attempts at follow up with absolutely no response. Very disappointed.

Heidi is the most loving, patient and knowledgeable dog trainer. Do yourself a favor and sign up…read morefor one of her classes! We enrolled our 5-month old goldendoodle puppy Archie in her Manners 101 course and she really took the time to get to know all the dogs, sharing so many useful training tips along the way. You could tell very quickly this is her true calling and she treats your dog like her own. Her emphasis on positive reinforcement techniques will serve you well and the dogs respond quite well to it. She also offers private in-home lessons at a very reasonable rate and we got so much value out of having her over to observe Archie in his home environment. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the quality and value of her lessons and looking forward to registering for Manners 210 soon.

We had such a great session with this trainer. In just one hour she gave us so many useful,…read moreeasy-to-follow tools and even sent notes after so we wouldn't forget anything. Our dog is reactive, and we were honestly shocked at how quickly her techniques started working. She explained things in a way that actually made sense, focused on helping our dog feel safe, and even stayed longer to help us practice around other dogs. We left feeling way more confident and hopeful. Highly recommend her if you have a sensitive or reactive pup. Also, Heidi is incredibly funny, so it was a great time!

Our dogs had to adjust to "condo and RV" living after we retired and this proved to be a difficult…read moretransition for them. They both suffered from "little dog" syndrome, barking at people and dogs. Nikki trained us to train them and now they are not bothered at all by either. Thank you Nikki, the change us amazing.

From the owner: Fun, effective and focused on success! Let me help you and your furry companion get back on track…read moreto a life full of smiles and wagging tails, using a force free, pain free approach. Several fun group classes are now being offered in Summit County too!

I can't speak more highly about Elizabeth and Doug and my experience with Tenderfoot Training. I…read morebrought Ember to them, my 3 year old, newly adopted Wolf-hybrid. She is smart and stubborn and has previously been through four other owners and homes. She has a fear of men, and yet, immediately took to Doug. He explained his knowledge of pressure within animal language, and non-threatening body communication, and was able to get her trust and attention immediately. Doug was thorough and so incredibly educated within this training style, I wouldn't recommend going to any other trainer but them, as they train the bond, and trust and respect to a lifelong relationship between you and your dog to thrive ( without food). I am looking forward to continuing sessions and continuing to refer clients to them, as I know they are selective and in high demand. It was a blessing to be able to train with them. Kate & Ember

Doug & Elizabeth are skilled dog trainers. I would go so far to say, 'Dog Whisperers'. They are…read moregentle, soft-spoken, and extremely mellow on their teaching method. I have a puppy pittie terrier, and they work their magic on him. It's a hands-on approach, training me, as well as my dog. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional training experience. They are flexible, professional & have an awesome staff. They get the highest marks, from me.

There are so many options for dog training and Karma Dog's mantra seemed to hit home for me. This…read moreis my first official dog (Aside from my childhood dog), and I wanted to make sure she was enrolled in the best training there was! The owners were so quick to respond to my inquiry, and providing so much detailed information. They truly express why they do what they do more than what they do, which makes me really trust their intentions! I just took my first trial class and was blown away by the attention my dog was given in a class of about 12 dogs. Mayra and Ashley were great to give tips on how to handle your dog's tendencies outside of the training objective for the day. I loved that they took the time to know each dog well and work with you one on one. It really helped my own one on one interaction with my dog. The classed allowed for two sessions (one at the beginning and one at the end) of socialization with step by steps on the training focus. Very helpful! With my busy schedule, it's hard for me to attend every Saturday, but because of their rotating schedule, I can make my missed class up as soon as they are teaching it again. This is VERY convenient and helpful. As a new client who adopted my dog, the pricing was VERY reasonable and so far, absolutely worth every dollar. I will be sure to update you all on the progress of my pup! She's already got "leave it" better than I ever would have imaged! I hope to continue my training with Karma Dog and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family!

I've had such a fantastic experience with Karma the past few weeks. I adopted a Great Dane puppy…read morewho was very timid the first few weeks we had him. My SO and I enrolled him in the puppy socialization classes with Karma at one of their Austin locations and we started seeing drastic changes in personality and shyness within 2 classes! His first class (at 9 weeks old) he was terrified of everything - other dogs, other people, loud noises, and hid behind us the entire time. By the end of the second class, his confidence started showing and all he wanted to do was play with other puppies! Now, he's bolder, a little more well-mannered, and we couldn't have done it without the Karma team!!

I mistakenly placed my 4mo old GSD here for board and trains last year. After doing their homework…read morefor months and seeing my puppy's fear worsen, I began to doubt the "professionals" training her. When I asked her head trainer on his thoughts, he responded to just "schedule a private." Don't worry, they're only $200, after the thousands given for the 3, 2, and 2 week long board/trains and refresher. This time last year, my dog did her last refresher and I removed her from MSK9. We went on to work successfully with behaviorists in December for reactivity. How disgusting to set a working level at a 17 on a 6 mo old puppy. The use of the prong and e-collar in this institution is appalling. I'm not against these tools, but the people handling them are not worth your money nor your dogs well-being.

I was going to leave my dog at this place for a month of training until the 2 week mark when I…read morebrought her home for the weekend. My dog is now cowering from me whenever she sees her collar about to go on. This is not a good place for any animal to be taken. Ive been told by others that they were over doing it with the choke chain; and it shows. $800 dollars for a dog training and she doesn't listen to anything. They promised me so many thing they would have done by the end of the month and seeing nothing at 2 weeks really upset me. My own dog cowers from me now. I have no choice but to go to small claim court to get my money back seems they wouldn't offer my money back for poor service. When I confronted them with this, they immediately tried to turn it around and tell me it was my fault; that was a mistake. I wish I could give a negative star and go on the news and tell the world to stay away from this place. I also don't like the fact that I was told by staff that they were only spending 2 or 3 times a day at 10 to 15 minutes a time. This was just an expensive day care for dogs that stay locked up for over 90% of the time they are there. I noticed all the responses from management about negative comments; all you do is turn things around and make it sound like it's the dog owner's fault. My dog is worse now than she was before I brought her to you.

The best trainers teach both ends of the leash. Matt did that for us. So Matt, our Cane Corso…read morewanted me to tell you "Thank you Matt for teaching my human how to properly appreciate my brilliance!" And for me, I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciated what you said to me. I know you're direct, and don't sugarcoat things, and I've taken that for what it is ... straightforward and genuine. Thank you for the help in training our dog and tolerating this human! LOL

BEWARE BEWARE TRAINGING SCAM: IF THIS COMPANY TRULY CARED ABOUT THE WELL BEING OF DOGS, THEY WOULD…read moreREFUND ME THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I SPENT ON THIS INEFFECTIVE TRAINING TO HELP THE DOG GET THE TRAINING HE REALLY NEEDS. THIS BUSINESS IS MONEY HUNGRY AND HAS NO REGARDS TO THE ACTUAL WELL BEING OF ANIMALS. DO NOT TAKE YOUR AGGRESSIVE DOG TO THIS PROGRAM, THIS BUSINES IS NOT EQUIPPED TO WORK WITH WORKING BREED DOGS OR AGGRESSIVE DOGS. I truly feel I need to warn any potential consumer with an aggressive or working breed, that Sit Means Sit should never train their dog. I took my aggressive dog to this training program for a board and train and I explained that my dog has reactivity issues and had recently bit someone. Sarah ensured me that they had work with these types of dogs before and that this program would help us to walk him on a leash. The program mentality is that the e-collar was a tap on the shoulder and that the dog had to make the decision to do the command. After talking with several dog behavioral experts, with a working dog with aggressive tendencies, they need to be trained with the mentality that the owner is in charge and making the decisions, for the dog to follow lead. Additionally, when I started taking him to group classes, Canyon would lunge at all the participants. I asked Sarah multiple times to have 1:1 sessions and she continued to make me go to highly stressful group sessions. For the amount of money I paid, that shouldn't have been the response. I have since realized that they no longer do group trainings as they found them ineffective. As such the training program did not work for Canyon, and I am extremely disappointed because I invested a lot of money. I am going to have to pay for new training, and have asked for a refund to help pay for the training to get my dog the help he deserves, otherwise he would need to be put down. The owner refused my request, even though the program didn't work. Which goes to show you that they are driven by money and not the well being of the dog.