I took a class last winter, hopefully this teacher is no longer there. She was young. I was not…read moreimpressed because she wasn't focused on her students. I should have asked for my money back. She often rushed through things. She didn't have an awareness of how to teach human adults, by saying something , show something, say it again in a different way, show it again slowly. She said it once, showed it quickly then expected us to do it. She would show something, then have us go do it while she talked with her friends she brought in. She didn't pay attention to her students. She only offered help when I was struggling if I asked for her help, she didn't notice when people were struggling. She was stern and not approachable. She said she had lots of experience training. Perhaps that was true but she needs to work on people skills to be a group dog trainer. This intro class was designed to rush us through a program of a bunch of different things every time so that maybe we felt we learned a lot and got our moneys worth, rather than make sure we had important things down really well. The instructor said that after we finished the class we could come in for open play. I called and left a message about this twice but no one called me back. The place was freezing cold in the winter and smelly. I've heard other people like this place, but I won't go back. I also read the review about a woman abusing a dog here and people being rude. Big fat NO.

I visited the Canine Learning Center with a friend, as I am thinking about getting a dog and would…read morewant a friendly place to train and also meet the local canine community. I was fortunate to watch a class and was super impressed. It is under new ownership - Brad and Kathy are really helpful and friendly. The space is super clean and inviting. They offer a huge range of classes from beginner to competitive in many disciplines - Very encouraging of all levels and creates an awesome environment to learn and grow. I am looking forward to coming back there for more classes.

I wish I could go back and choose differently…read more We enrolled our rescue dog in the board and train program in 2024. He came from the shelter with clear signs of separation anxiety, hypervigilance, and what looked like the emotional scars of past abuse. We truly wanted to help him adjust and feel safe, so we trusted this program to set him on the right path. But looking back, I regret it. My first red flag came during a visit when I noticed a bite wound on his foreleg. I was told he'd been placed in a pen with one of the trainer's personal dogs--who attacked him. My dog had always been social and dog-friendly, so this felt like an avoidable situation. She was treating the wound, but I left feeling uneasy. Then came the Fourth of July. I got a message saying we could pick him up early--a full week early--because she was heading out of town. She said someone would be there to feed him, but he wouldn't be training anymore. That alone was disappointing, but we figured if he was "ready," we'd make the most of it. When we picked him up, he was only responding to commands about 75% of the time. I assumed he was just overstimulated from seeing us again. But over the next few days, things got worse. Despite carefully following the training notes we were given, our dog regressed significantly. He became more anxious, more reactive, and less responsive than before the program. Now, over a year later, he still reliably responds only to "sit"--which I taught him. "Lay down" works about half the time. Every other command? Gone. Later, when I shared my experience with others in the community, I learned I wasn't alone. Two separate people knew exactly which dog had bitten mine before I even said the name. One had a similar experience with that same dog; the other knew someone who had. That told me everything I needed to know. We paid $2,500, and in the end, my dog came home more anxious and less trusting of other dogs. I wish I could say otherwise, but I wouldn't recommend this program. On paper, it looks great. In practice, the local community seems to know better. I only wish I'd asked around before enrolling. Please do your research, and trust your gut.

i can't rave about this place enough. i did the 4 week board & train with my girl to prepare her…read moreto become a service dog. Not only did she learn all her basics but she had a fantastic time & came back confident & happy. I'm actually sending my 2nd dog who has severe anxiety for board & train as well. you can trust them with your babies. Wonderful, caring people who are fantastic with dogs.

Melanie is wonderful helped my dog a ton learning proper behavior and taught me a lotread more

From the owner: Peak K-9 began with the idea that every dog deserves the best chance to live a full life. We…read morebelieve that every dog is different and that we will shift our training style to fit each individual dog. We believe in the science behind dog training; using motivation to increase behaviors and discipline to decrease the undesirable behaviors while showing your dog what is clearly expected of them. We believe that the clear communication and relationship between you and your dog is the key to living a long and happy life together. We work with all types of dogs for basic - Advanced obedience, behavior modification, board and train for puppies, adult dogs, and behavior modification. We also offer CGC testing and service dog training. We love working with every individual family and the training goals you have!

These guys did an awful job. 2 mos. 2k++. Owner never says hello. Trainers living on what they…read moresay. Dog just didn't learn but a couple weeks worth of value. Dog got seriously sick. And a scar. Crazy. Don't do it !

The question is, "Is there such a thing as a dog whisperer?" Good question…read more We needed one. Our 1 1/2 year old pointing lab became gun shy and shut down. He refused to hunt or even move on his own when out in a field. It was horribly sad and most likely my fault. Then we rescued a 4-year-old red bone coon hound mix. What can you do with a hound dog when you are an upland game bird hunter? The two dogs quickly became best buddies. We searched high and low for a dog trainer who could possibly help. Finally, a decision to call Jennifer Goodwin at Valhalla-Bijou Hunt Club was made. She called back that evening, we discussed the issues, and a date was set to meet and see what we, or more appropriately, she could do. After a few training sessions I watched our lab hunt today. If you were to ask, I would say Jennifer performed miracles each time she worked with our dogs. She figures out what each dog is up to and has the understanding and patience, lots of patience, to effectively help the dog. She quickly saw that our hound dog could be used for support and confidence to help get our lab excited about birds. She utilized the competition between the two dogs as an advantage to correct the lab's behavior. As an example, I watched as she trained our hound dog to stay. When I tried, I couldn't get more than a few feet away before he would break. Within a couple minutes she had him stay and was able to move 30 feet away and he still didn't break until she told him to. Jennifer has never worked with a hound dog before, but she said she loves a challenge. Challenge downright conquered. Same thing with the kennel command and many other challenging steps in the process. You might think that Jennifer uses some special or harsh methods. Nope. Jennifer is just smart, very smart, understands what makes a dog tick, knows how to fix problems, and she is nice! So, the answer to the question is yes, I am sure there are many great dog whisperers out there and Jennifer Goodwin is most certainly one of the best. I did watch our lab hunt today.

I rescued Smokey and he came with a few issues as most rescues do - we did the 4 week board and…read moretrain program and he came back with wonderful manners - walks well, listens well, gets along great with all humans and dogs. I felt like he was safe and well cared for the entire time he was there. Plenty of play time, rest time and training time. I plan to continue to use Michelle and her crew for boarding when we head out of town - an easy trip to DIA after drop-off.

From the owner: Leasure Ranch K9 Academy was established in May 2021. With trainers whose have over 30 years of…read moreexperience training dogs. We guarantee to deliver you and your dog(s) with the highest levels of fun and control, even around severe distractions. At Leasure Ranch K9 Academy everything we do is based on the idea that all dogs deserve to be happy, healthy and active. No matter your four legged friend’s age, size, breed or personality. We’ve got you covered! Let us help you bring out the best out of your furry friend!

He is amazing. My vet recommended Mike. Worth every penny. He is the dogfather. He handles very…read moredog with patience and understanding!

Mike is like the dog whisperer.He does such a great job with dogs.They listen to my commands now.read more

I have been taking my dogs to Ruff for years and just adore the team. The knowledge and patience…read morethat is shown to me and my fluffy kiddos is amazing. I highly recommend them!

From the owner: Ruff to Wags is Nationally Certified, CCPDT-KA. Now enrolling in all classes, group and private,…read moreenroll today!

Lynn always did a fantastic job of taking care of our two German Shepherds, Hugo and Kyrgios. She…read morewent above and beyond in taking care of them both in terms of socialization and training. We would and do recommend her to anyone who needs a doggy daycare or boarding service in the Cheyenne area.

Amazing! I have never experienced a pet border like Lynn Gonzales at Skyward Ranch! They go above…read moreand beyond! We boarded our cat and dog recently, knowing our son had a tough time saying bye to his dog they sent daily pictures that I was able to show our son! Plenty of exercise and absolutely reasonable pricing. I could not believe it when we got back in town early and Lynn brought our animals to us on base... So kind! I fully recommend them and will be using them in the future! Thanks Skyward Ranch!

I want to preface this review by stating Dr. Cochran has always been kind and very good with all my…read moreanimals throughout the years I have been to this clinic. My issue stands with the staff member I spoke with. One of the women who takes calls was intensely rude, condescending, and cold to me. I have international travel planned for myself and my cats. I had spoken to them about this prior, including directly with Dr. Cochran. They all confirmed that they would be able to provide animal health certificates specifically for international travel to England a few months ago. We implanted the UK standard ISO microchips and had vaccinations administered. When we left we were told to come back when travel plans were solidified. Upon calling this afternoon, I was told, in the most curt and rude tone, that they simply could not do it. They stated England only accepts electronic health certificates (which is not stated on official USDA site or UK sites). I was told they did not know who could do it and upon asking follow up questions I was cut off and completely shut down. After ending the call, I reread the UK and USDA websites, and did not see anything regarding electronic health certificates being a requirement for travel, in fact, in contrary, it was stated that printed, stamped, ink copies were required. I also looked up Dr. Cochran on the APHIS USDA database and confirmed he is listed as a category II veterinary for all animal types - this site is linked from international health certificate information on the APHIS USDA site. I decided to call back because I was confused, looking for information about health certificates, and wondering if there was something I was missing from these official websites. What a mistake. The same woman answered and was significantly more rude to me. I simply asked about where I could find information and was treated in an extremely condescending fashion. Upon stating that I had discussed this with them a few months back I was told in an aggressive tone "Ma'am we will NOT do this for travel to England." And at that point I was not even asking them to perform the service, I only wanted to educate myself. I then mentioned that Dr. Cochran is listed on the APHIS USDA database as a category II vet for all animals, and was told he is only on there for cattle related reasons. Please note that health certificates are a listed service on their website as well - with no stipulations, travel limitations, or specified animal types. Overall, this interaction was distasteful, disappointing, and a prime example of horrible customer service. I was at no point rude, pushy, or mean. Simply tried to complete a prior discussed service, and then looking for information. I hope this review is read by both Dr. Cochran and the woman who I spoke with. Something tells me that Dr. Cochran would not appreciate customers being spoken to in this way. If you cannot provide a service, there is no need to be so unkind about it. If you cannot provide information, there is no reason to be unkind about it. I have contacted another vet, who was kind, informative, and well able to provide these certificates. They were sorry I was treated with such disrespect.

I'm 67 and had cats all my life. This vet is without doubt the best I've ever dealt with. Both Jan…read moreand Jasmine were as sweet and kind as it gets when dealing with both my cat and I. And the doctor himself was great. I was talked to like the guy next door and not talked down to as if I were an idiot or just another paycheck. The doctor was also doing all he could to hold the bill down, no sense of greed here as I've seen by so many other vets. The doctor explained everything well and even showed me how to do home injections which my cat badly needed. I found him to be a kind, honest, down to earth, nice guy who would bend over backwards to help. They were all very thorough at explaining to me what was wrong with my cat and what could be done to help. Everyone there made this the best possible experience for my cat. I've been to other vets around Sterling and none come close to the quality of care, respect and consideration my cat receives at Sterling Animal Clinic. Thanks again doctor Cochran, Jan and Jasmine! For caring about my cat and for being such wonderful people! I hope you all will continue doing the excellent work you do there, and remain the cream of the crop in pet care for many years to come! :-)