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.

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 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.

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.

They are genuine dog people who make daycare fun for their charges. My corgis love every visit.read more

My dog Misha loved Dog Tag! Jesse and Bri made the evaluation a breeze, even though we were only…read morethere for an out of town visit, we highly recommend it.

WARNING. YOUR DOG MAY BE ABUSED AND IS NOT SAFE WITH THESE TRAINERS. We had such high hopes. We…read morechose board and train rather than traditional boarding so that our 5 month old puppy could learn and grow while we went on vacation. We had a consult w/ one trainer. We were notified weeks later after paying in full that a different trainer would be boarding / training our puppy. We were promised that at drop-off our trainer would begin training. At drop off, the trainer was not there. We were promised daily report cards and photos. One photo and one report card were written for his two week stay. We were asked to bring an appropriate amount of food. Approximately 85% of the food we left for him was returned to us at pickup. The trainer did not contact us at all during the two weeks. We were available by phone, email and text all day / every day of the two weeks. When we picked up our puppy he hung his head to the ground and would no longer make eye contact with us. His harness was destroyed and he was rigged in a bungie cord as his harness / leash replacement. He has lost a fair amount of weight. His poop was straight liquid the day of pickup. He was covered in dirt. I had to give him 2 baths to get him clean. As far as training goes, if anything, he has fewer skills than he had when we dropped him off for training. The trainer's reasoning is "learned helplessness", which is often the result of abuse / shocking / and being trapped in an unescapable situation. Our dog had never been abused prior to drop off and was eager to learn and a happy / healthy puppy. I should have seen the red flags all along. Perhaps this is my own fault for not backing out at drop off.

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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!!

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!

Shannon's first session with us was wonderful. Our puppy loved her and we've already seen…read moreimprovements in our dogs training. Excited for more sessions!

Tibbers and I love Jenna! Working with her is an absolute dream. She is unbelievably patient,…read morecaring, kind, and knowledgable about dogs. Unlike other trainers Tibbers and I have worked with, Jenna takes her time talking through your pups fears, and getting to the root cause of the issue. With Tibbers, our main fears were separation anxiety, and stranger danger. Jenna really helped us understand what Tibbers was afraid of, figure out what those triggers really are, then customized training exercises to help with those issues. In just a matter of weeks, Tibbers' fears have really improved. Above all that, Jenna really just wants you to help you build the best, and strongest bond between you and your pup. Thank you SO much, Jenna! Tibbers and I vote that you should take your talents out here to LA! :)

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.