I have been training at Dog Dynamix for 5 years now. I started training with Lisa, the owner, and my Golden Retriever. Then I got a rescue dog who had serious aggression issues, was super leash reactive, and even bit another dog and human. I had been through more than a dozen trainers with him and no one could help me. I told Lisa what was going on and she helped me right away! When I first started at Dog Dynamix with my rescue it was about managing his aggression. They taught me how to do that. Then I wanted a well behaved pet dog. They also taught me how to do that. And then I realized I could compete with him. And, yes, they also taught me how to do that too! My little guy now competes at a high level: Regional, National and Worlds level thanks to the amazing work of Shaina and Lisa at Dog Dynamix! They really know how to teach dogs (and their humans!!) skills for being a good pet/companion dog or a serious competitor! Dog Dynamix offers many different services, from group classes (I've probably taken all of them now!), to drop-ins, private sessions, day training (kind of like daycare, but they train the dog during the day), board and train (board your dog here and they will train them while you are away), and an intensive Bootcamp service. I love the variety of service offerings and the idea that my dog is getting trained while he is boarding there, not just playing around! I can't recommend Dog Dynamix enough! Seriously! The best training facility I have found, with the best trainers! read more

We just finished a set of four private lessons with Hannah at Dog Dynamix, and we could not be more impressed. For all the folks who were, "those people," at your standard group based, positive only obedience class, (you know who you are) give Dog Dynamix a shot. We went from thinking, and were just shy of being told from a previous trainer that we had rescued the most untrainable adolescent dog that had ever graced the Earth... to being able to walk past dogs, people, bikes, and even squirrels in a very crowded park in an *almost* perfect heel in four short weeks. It's an ongoing process and you have to commit to putting in the time at home with your dog to be successful, but we are so much more confident now and the lessons we learned have truly changed our lives, and our dog's life, for the better. The change in our dogs behavior is nothing less than remarkable. Don't let Hannah's age fool you! Yes, she's young, but more importantly, she is passionate, confident, well informed, professional, and makes the lessons fun and rewarding for both the two legged and four legged attendees. We plan to continue our training with our, "untrainable," pooch through more lessons at Dog Dynamix. We could not be more grateful. Worth every penny-you'll be seeing us and Georgia again! THANK YOU!! read more

I found Dog Dynamix by a recommendation from a person I met in the park who also had 2 of the same breed as my pup, Belgian Malinois- He noted that Lisa and Shaina both had this breed and competed with their dogs as well as had a training facility for all breeds/all ages. I followed up on that recommendation- after my girl went through the Boot Camp at age 6 months as well as some Day Camps, group lessons, boardings and private training I have given enthusiastic recommendations to several other dog owners- All the trainers have been personable, wonderful with all the dogs I have seen them interact with, as well as good with the dog owners! The facility is spotless, with a huge indoor training room (with a soft floor)- A wide variety of types of training is available for just about any level needed from early puppy to advanced competition of several types. Dog training is a lifelong project both for the dog and the owner being consistent and persistent. With Dog Dynamix help and training my girl is great with other dogs, loves other people (a bit too much at times), is a joy and pleasure to be with in nearly all situations and with most all distractions- She is now about 15 months, still puppyish, improving all the time- I can't recommend Dog Dynamix enough!!!! read more

I stumbled on Denver Dog Dynamics postings and Lisa seemed like a good choice to train our dog. We are so impressed that I am writing a review (which I hardly ever do) - her training success with our dog easily exceeded our hopes. She truly is an excellent dog behaviorist and trainer. We have a big Anatolian shepherd (Toli) whose job it is to protect our livestock (kids) from bears and mountain lions. Our dog does a great job in the wild but was not a well-trained dog that we would take into many public settings. Then came Lisa...: Toli is now "distraction-proof" and won't lunge toward other dogs to play, heels well, comes when called, and has learned all basic dog manners. More than that, Toli has settled - she calmly settles in next to us when we sit down, she hangs out in her bed when asked (and stays there), and patiently waits by the door until we exit first. We are impressed with how well Lisa has trained our dog for us - and Anatolians are known to be independent and stubborn... Toli came back from Lisa's "Board and Train" not only well-trained but also happy and healthy. Actually, when we came to pick her up, it seemed that Toli wouldn't have minded staying longer! Our only regret is that we didn't send our dog to Lisa sooner. read more

Teaching a dog commands is not hard, getting the dog to follow commands when there's distractions, you don't have a treat on hand, or the dog is excited is where every other trainer I've worked with has fallen short. Before Dog Dynamix, we went through group dog training classes and even hired a one on one trainer with little success. We'd graduate each class with flying colors but out in the world my dog would either ignore commands or obey them unreliably. My dog completed the 45 day bootcamp and went from only obeying commands when it was convenient to following commands very consistently. I can take him for off leash runs now and know that if I call him, he'll come immediately. If he finds a piece of food or trash on the ground and I say drop it, he will drop it. This class has made him much safer and it's improved his quality of life because I can bring him almost everywhere I go and let him explore off leash. My relationship with him is also much more positive than it was before because I'm not fighting him to get him to behave himself. I'm constantly recommending this program to people who ask me how I trained my dog, and although it is expensive it is absolutely one of the best investments I have ever made. read more

Lisa and her team have been nothing short of amazing. My 6yo Aussie, Fred started developing reactive behavior toward other dogs. Due to his age I was skeptical that training would correct his behaviors, however based on a recommendation I decided to give Dog Dynamix a try. The cost for the 6 week program was worth every penny. Fred came back to me as a much more obedient, confident, and overall better behaved while still being his goofy, loving self. Not only is Fred a better dog, but after attending a couple of the required dog/owner training sessions, I became a much better and more confident dog mom. I was given the tools and knowledge on how to handle Fred in playful as well as stressful situations. Lisa made it possible for Fred and I to more things together including travel internationally. As a disclaimer, Fred is not just a dog for me..... my friends often tell me that he means more to me than some people's kids do to them, so to say that I am extremely critical and meticulous when selecting who takes care of Fred is an understatement. Dog dynamix has earned so much trust from me that they are now the only team that I am comfortable leaving Fred with during trips that he can't accompany me on. read more

I cannot recommend Shaina with Dog Dynamix highly enough. When we adopted a German Shepherd from the boarding facility where he was abandoned, we took on a dog that was fearful/aggressive and had not been socialized well. Over several sessions, Shaina was able to earn Choco's trust and help us to feel more confident in our ability to continue the training work on our own. She helped us most by showing us, through her own relationship building with Choco, that it was possible for us to replicate that with family members we wanted to have over to the house. Shaina also met with the staff of the boarding facility where we adopted Choco (and still take him) to train them in how to safely manage a dog with his challenging characteristics. This allowed boarding staff to feel more comfortable working with him, and vice versa. Truly Shaina restored our hope that we could walk Choco and have people over without excessive fear that he might bite someone. Shaina is fearless and truly loves dogs - and she knows her stuff! read more

I loved Dog Dynamix, and particularly had a great experience with our trainer, Shaina. My pup, Storm, was a nightmare to walk on the leash. She would pull constantly and reliably show aggression towards other dogs. Shaina helped fix that problem in pretty short order using balanced training. I think what impressed me most about Shaina was her ability to read my dog, and the fact that she used treats as a reward to communicate when Storm did something correctly, and well timed and appropriately measured leash corrections to communicate when she didn't. I'll be honest, I met with several other dog trainers before I worked with Shaina where we were strictly using "all positive training" to achieve results and it just wasn't effective. I can walk Storm with absolutely no issues now and both of us are much happier together. I highly recommend Dog Dynamix and Shaina if you are having issues with your pup and are seeking knowledgeable and effective trainers. read more

Riley, our Malinois/Mastiff was a special little case. She is a rescue that had separation anxiety, and was not grossed out by her own feces, and who would not potty on a leash. Needless to say, crate and potty training was a nightmare. For example, leaving for an hour and coming home to a crate, and puppy full of poop. Our situation had reached a point where we were close to re-homing Riley. Trust me, it brought tears to my fiancé and I's eyes. Lisa took the time to not only figure out the situation, but provide the training for both Riley and us that lead to success. We've had Riley home for a little over 3 weeks. She had NO accidents in her crate, and only about 3 accidents in the house. (Keep in mind these are now accidents that a puppy will have.) .. Thanks Lisa. We literally couldn't have done it without you and your crew. read more

Dog Dynamix is fantastic! I've trained at a number of different facilities along the Front Range and Dog Dynamix is by far the best dog training around. They teach your dog to listen and learn without being dependent on treats & give "homework" or notes for reference while practicing at home. This is very helpful when learning new skills. We've seen the skills we learned in class translate to the real world and get compliments on our well mannered dog. Finally and most importantly, my dog and I have fun training here! The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. My young dog is always excited for class and looks so happy learning and training. I've loved watching her learn and become an awesome dog. Thanks, Shaina and Lisa, for offering such great training and classes! We'll be back for more! read more

Our puppy 9 month old puppy completed a 2 week Board and Stay, she has spent several additional weekends and completed the 6 week agility session. She gets so excited when she knows he is going to Dog Dynamix, it makes it that much easier to travel, we know she is safe, happy and having a ton of fun!! Everyone there is so friendly and truly cares for the well-being of each animal. We highly recommend Dog Dynamix for training and boarding. The facility is very clean, the classes are organized and we appreciate the professionalism all the employees demonstrate. Piper can't wait for our next trip so she can spend time with her friends at Dog Dynamix! Thank you!!! read more

I live local to Dog Dynamix- Ohio, Shaina has helped our family immensely with our dog Gunner. I have even spent the day at her home during a workshop she held this summer and it was incredibly informative. Shaina is professional, a serious wealth of knowledge and truly knows how to communicate with dogs in a positive manner. A quick note for all readers, The reviews on here written by "Michelle B" are not real as they are a local scam company out here in OH! We also own a small business in this town and they have written poor reviews on our page as well. If you speak with anyone from Dog Dynamix you will realize why they have the 5 star reviews you see on here! read more

Findley and I just love love Dog Dynamix! I enrolled Findley in The Colorado Companion Program and it was the best decision I have made. He was dubbed most improved and boy did he improve!! We have since attended the Saturday classes to continue to improve. Findley is only 10 months old but he acts like a very mature well trained 3 year old. I have also used Dog Dynamix now to board him and it feels so good to drop him off, it is his second home! Natalie and the team are excellent with dogs and it is such a pleasure to work with them. If you want a well trained pleasant dog Dog Dyanmix is the place! read more

I am so grateful to Dog Dynamix and Shaina for teaching me how to be a great dog mom. Timmy is the first dog I've ever owned and I had no idea how to teach him to be a good, polite pup. after training with Shaina, Tim goes to my office with me and is our mascot. The team at work loves him almost as much as I do. He is so well behaved. Sometimes he sits on my desk and looks out my window. He is quiet and behaves. people love to pet him because he does not jump up, he sits and heels when asked. I will be forever grateful to the Dog Dynamix crew for showing Tim and I how to work and have fun together. read more

We LOVE Dog Dynamix! We dropped our crazy German Shepherd pup off with them for a stay and train in December and let me tell you - he left a different dog. Everything they trained him was easily kept up at home. We removed treats from the equation which made for a fast adapting, well behaved pupper. It's worth every penny to work with these ladies especially when you're struggling with an intelligent dog. Taking Tank back today for just boarding and are so relieved we have Dog Dynamix. We know taking him there that he will have continued training and will be in the best of hands. read more

Update of my last review. Lisa is a great dog trainer. I've been training with her for several years and got third place at Nationals in Mondioring (level 1), a very competitive sport. I honestly couldn't have done it without her constant support, cajoling and thoughtful advice. She makes you think about everything form the dog's perspective. She tells you when you are being unfair to your dog in no uncertain terms. She understands what the dog needs, and can communicate with the owner on how to make a happy, successful team. I love her classes and her lessons. read more

Our extremely energetic/excitable 1-year-old puppy did the 3-week training program and they did an outstanding job. Our trainer, Amanda, was such a great instructor for our dog as well as for ourselves as owners. Communication throughout the entire process was excellent, we loved all of the videos and training documents. I can't recommend Dog Dynamix enough for people who need some help taking their dog to the next level after basic training. They addressed all of the challenges that we brought to them and taught our dog the skills that we hoped she would get. read more

I got a new puppy and took him in for the board and train puppy program. Hey came back happy to go in his crate at night and sleeping in it through the night. He loves to show me he can sit and wait and responds to his name. His recall is much better and we are continuing to work on his leash work that they gave him the basics on. Once he is 6 months old he will definitely be back for another board and train to learn off leash manners. The trainers were great and he is on his way to being his best self. See you all in May/June! read more

Dog Dynamix is the best dog training facility in Denver. Lisa and her team are fantastic! We've gone to them for group obedience, rally, and agility classes and private lessons for one of our dogs and the second went through their board and train program. Every single hour we've worked there has been lonely well spent. Our dogs are the best they can be and we've learned an incredible amount on how to work through all sorts of training things, from basic obedience problems to reactivity. I highly recommend the Dog Dynamix team!!! read more