Marissa is an amazing dog trainer, and my wife and I cannot recommend her enough. She was able to…read morehelp us with our little bully breed puppy and helped immensely. From crate training to house training to "leave it" commands and leash walking, Marissa was a huge help. She sticks with the positive reward framework, which not only works much better than punishment and corrections, but also is much kinder to the dog.

Marissa has it all! She's knowledgable, caring, fun, a natural with dogs and has tons of patience…read moreand heart! She's sensitive to both the dogs and to their guardians. She was our first Off Leash Behavior Director at Camp Unleashed in Sequoia Lake, CA in Sept. 2011 and did a spectacular job with 30 dogs she had never met before. She handled every detail with grace and enthusiasm and I recommend her highly! She's everything you ever dreamed of in a dog trainer! Annie B, Founder, http://www.CampUnleashed.com

I am so glad that I put my two year old Aussie in training with BlackPaw. Prior to his board and…read moretrain he started having reactions to dogs, people, my horse...after training he is so much better adjusted and I have tools to help in any situation. Before training, walking my pup was stressful. He was pulling on me so badly that it made walks stressful. Now, his heel and sit stay make walks so enjoyable! Thank you for helping Oslo and I. Life is just a little more enjoyable now after his board and train!

Our 2-year old Stella had impulse control and leash reactivity issues due to anxiety and fear…read more Taking her to places like an outdoor coffee shop or Home Depot was so frustrating because she couldn't control her excitement and we couldn't control her. So, we just stopped taking her. And, after a very bad reaction to a dog on our walk, where she redirected on me, I would get scared any time we saw a dog when we were out walking and did my best to just avoid dogs altogether. We finally decided we couldn't fix Stella on our own and we decided to take her to Black Paw Dog Training. The training we ALL received has changed our lives! Since her graduation, we have enjoyed Saturday pack walks with other graduates and Stella has done great, walking side by side with other dogs, passing dogs out on the trail and staying in a perfect heel. I never thought it could be possible. She plays ball in a neighborhood park and has perfect recall. And our walks and ball playing in the neighborhood are totally different. She can pass dogs on the trail and just walk on by without losing her mind. And taking her with us to stores is now a fun outing. No more whining. No more pulling. Just a well-behaved pup. Bernadette and Cecilia have opened up a whole new world for us that we never thought was possible. We cannot thank Black Paw Dog Training or recommend them highly enough.

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!

Jenn is hands down the best dog trainer we have ever had the pleasure of working with…read more We have 3 relatively difficult dogs that we moved in together and Jenn not only made the transition possible but also eased so much of the stress throughout. We recently had a baby and had Jenn back to assist with the dogs there and AGAIN, she was amazing and spent all of the time prepping the dogs (and us!) for what needs to happen for the whole family to thrive. We would recommend as highly as possible!!!

If you have a dog - even if you think you know what you're doing when it comes to training - Jenn…read morewill elevate your game! She worked with our 7-month-old Border Collie/Lab (and us) for the last 5 weeks focused on obedience training, and I can't say enough about the leaps and bounds our dog has made. Jenn is always punctual and uses the hour you have together so efficiently. We have a curious and energetic pup, and I loved the way Jenn really tailored our sessions to our goals, but also Penny's personality. Love her!!

John Paul, Angela and the whole team at K9-Revolution really came through with some hard truth's I…read moreneeded to hear and adapt to when my 3.5 yr old Great Pyr mix started acting out this year after being an angel in his first 3 years. And since I've been struggling with multiple Lyme Disease coinfections for a decade-- and now stubborn rust under my middle finger that has caused a rare inflammatory cascade of a metabolic cytokine storm that no local doctors agreed to debride-- I have made uncharacteristic mistakes due to lack of oxygen/Babesia-related "air thirstiness." To be candid, I couldn't have been the easiest dog owner to deal with but they haven't given up on either of us. Especially when a neighbor he bit is leaving out vital context & spreading slanderous calumnies regarding an incident that never should have been provoked when he chased a marmot into a culvert near my Sugarloaf home and a woman he hadn't seen in 2 yrs got to him and redirected his prey drive (for fear he had chased her beloved semi-feral cat). I wish I had re-clasped his leash after the chase seemed to end and he was inches away before the marmot dashed to the safety of the culvert a steep incline below the dirt road. i never should have let him offleash to begin with but broke wrist a day earlier & 2 walkers I trained couldn't come when I was too unwell at the time. He was only 3 minutes away and so I tried to assure her he'd never chase a feral cat-- since I also adopted one in January she had previously met-- when she burst from her front door in an understandable panic and ran towards his raised butt as he was in a state of unprecedented prey drive having never before seen a marmot. This animal was in a whole different category than a rabbit or squirrel to him, but I was a city slicker from Brooklyn and unaware of how no critters can be chased. She ignored me after only 10 secs of a brief exchange & ran to him before I could get there. And now is leaving that out while accusing me of verbally abusing him & even somehow menacing her even though we haven't communicated since and I've avoided that area entirely. I assume that's to maximize civil suit damages and see that he is rehomed even if vital context is removed to mitigate her perceived responsibility. There's a vital difference between shifting blame & learning from my ignorant miscalculations, but I can no longer give that leeway again & its essential he understands that and never backslides. The weekly Sat. K9 classes are not only provided for free but are a necessary drill reinforcement I think will be needed for many more months to years to undo my dog capitalizing on my onetime immune system weakness & corresponding lack of energy to do these drills at home daily beyond our leashed walks. The pack pressure seen on Cesar Millan's show is just a small part of it. The last two Sat. Noon classes we stood near a sweet & not at all dangerous dog that John Paul said was once quite menacing/stubbornly aggressive. But you'd never guess that transformation looking at him now. Joker is the opposite. And loves everyone I allow to pet him. But having an E-Collar and prong collar on at all times is a security blanket I need while commands like "sit," "stay," "down," "leave it" and "come," plus silent hand signals, gradually become second nature. We had a trusted handyman & former friend who was close to us before he substituted drugs and alcohol for his bipolar meds and ever since then Joker's confidence and stability was shaken by his erratic behavior, property break-in and bringing over workmen without alerting me first. I had 4 home visits by 2 aversion trainers but must forever be vigilant around my home area in particular, no longer let others feed him and take advantage of how his 4 week stay at K9 Revolution ended my 130 lb dog's pulling by adjusting to a future of no more free-ranging around people no matter how affectionate he is and craving of affection. We still await a twice postponed legal hearing but I now have hope that John Paul and Angela's patience, excellent communication skills and experienced guidance will do for him what they've done for other dogs who've bitten but were just mishandled/misunderstood and not menacing or ill-natured. Its a lonely and alienating state of mind filled with regret and mortification that I ever permitted this unlikely chain of events to jeopardize our intensely close relationship. I heard from some Boulder animal trainers who despise aversion training and demanded I pull him from the program. But my doggo is not treat motivated and is completely not abused or cowering so I try to avoid that whole political ball of wax. Apparently I was holding the leash wrong and repeating commands instead of a firm jerk of the prong collar to focus his attention before once declaring "heel," "sit" and, when urgent, "aught-aught-aught." I just hope these belated efforts aren't too late to keep us together.

K-9 Revolution is a comprehensive training program for your dog and you. Our puppy was out of…read morecontrol. We've owned dogs for over 45 years and none of our training experiences were working. We placed her in K-9 Revolution's 3 week training program and were amazed at the difference. They gave us the tools to control and enjoy our dog. She is now a happy and well behaved member of our family. We're especially happy to be part of the K-9 Revolution's alumni community and enjoy the perks and benefits of being a graduate. It is reassuring to know that we can call upon them anytime with questions. We enjoy the Saturday morning get togethers that reinforce training and provide the opportunity to interact with other graduates. We've already have taken advantage of their discounted boarding and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that our dog is well cared for from people that know her and care for her as well. Do your dog and yourselves a favor. Highly recommend !!!

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.

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

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.

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!

Our three dogs received snake avoidance training. She was friendly and patient with each dog (and…read moreowner). We plan to return next spring to reinforce the training. Book a session to protect your pup -- Colorado has lots of snakes!

Blue and I are more than pleased with our experience with Front Range K9 Academy! Structured…read morelessons, positive feedback back and superior support helped us to pass our core obedience training course . Jen and Roger go above and beyond!