We feel extremely fortunate to have been referred to Golden Heart Canine (GHC) to work with our…read moredogs on behavioral training. Our decision to board and train our 10 and three year-old pups for 30 days was a choice we took quite seriously. Meeting Becca, vistiting the facilities, and learning about her background and training techniques, led us to trust and commit 100% to the program. Our pups were introduced and taught commands to leave it, wait, heel, down, release/free, bed, and recall. WE also learned a ton and that it's okay for us to spoil them, but they need strict follow through with their obedience. The difference in their behavior is quite impressive and exciting. Now it's up to us, as the lead pack members, to practice every day and continue to instill all the lessons and hard work that occured during the 30 days (and those extra six that we decided were best for Hawk to earn his graduation)! With all that said, and most importantly, thank you Becca, and ALL the staff at GHC, from the bottom of our hearts, for bringing Roscoe and Hawk's two totally different personalities, and not-so-great habits, to a more enriched brotherly relationship. :) GHC provided them a loving, safe, and happy place to live and learn and it showed. Your leadership, knowledge, expertise, patience, and commitment to this career in dog training is a gift to many. We have no doubt that GHC is, and will continue to be, a prominent dog training facility in Southwest Colorado. We look forward to our two follow-up training sessions during the next few months. We are also excited to have a stellar place to board when we travel. With gratitude and appreciation, kim and kyle

Becca and her staff are absolutely amazing!! she was such a great communicator while my dog was in…read moreher 2 week training program and my pup learned so much in a short period of time! I highly recommend golden heart canine!

Do not do business with Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel unless you enjoy Ted's Dr Jekyl/Mr Hide…read moretransformations. Maybe you have good insurance that will cover the whiplash you'll surely get if you're lucky enough to experience both his sides. My first phone call with Ted couldn't have gone better. He was friendly, easy to talk to, clearly communicated the important details about doing business with him, and his voice was full of joy when talking about his experiences with dogs at his place. I ended the conversation sure that I had found the absolute best place for my dog to stay while traveling. My second phone call a few days later was exactly the opposite. I called to ask three simple questions, questions that all the other kennels I've called answered with no problem. (For those curious, the questions were about how to modify my reservation on the antiquated reservation system and two follow up questions from our previous conversation about what to bring with my dog.) I've never experienced such unprofessional behavior. Interrupting, talking over me, insisting I was saying things that I was not, threatening to cancel my reservation if I didn't stop "being a problem". Needless to say I will never be boarding my dog here. Ted, do you have an evil twin that is trying to ruin your business?

If I could give a 0 star rating I would. When I spoke with Ted on the phone last fall about my…read moreinterest in having my Cavalier trained in basic obedience and walking on leash for prep on becoming a pet therapy dog, he assured me he had a lot of experience in this area working with Cavalier Spaniels, could actually provide AKC Therapy Dog Certification Letters and after a month's board and train my little guy would have a sound foundation. So, I did his one month board and train starting the new year in January and picked my boy up in February. Not only did my dog still have not the slightest clue on how to walk on a leash, he also had NO basic obedience skills training. When I got my dog home, we discovered his groin area covered in scabs. After a couple days of warm baths and hydrogen peroxide over the area, his scabs came off revealing puncture wounds. He was bitten by something where he was being kept. Ted had said my dog would be kept comfortable in his home. Since my dog's feet were stained yellow and he had some type of bite, he was apparently put somewhere and kept where he was totally neglected. I had a number of friends and family planning on taking their dogs to Ted for training but waiting to see how my little guy did first before they made that kind of investment. Not only have they changed their minds, but they are also letting everyone they know of my experience. Absolute scam! My dog was abused and I will be reporting my experience to everyone I come across and filing formal complaints. I'm an honorably discharged combat veteran and have worked very hard only to have my money stolen and my dog harmed. This minor yelp review is only the beginning. Hopefully, it will save someone else money, time and heartache. I have a sinking feeling I am not the only person who has been harmed by this so called trainer. Hopefully, I will be the last.

Excellent care! Our dog Zephyr was well taken care of while we spent a weekend in Telluride. Very…read morereasonably priced care! I will definitely be back!

I have to travel to Montrose Colorado often for work. Except for missing my girl, I never worry…read moreabout her for one minute. Jessica and Wade take care of my pup like shes one of their pack. Peace Of Mind is truly what you get when you leave your dog with these folks.

They are really good at finishing details. Ears are clean, nails trimmed, anal glands expressed,…read moreand teeth brushed. I really appreciate that they work each dog one at a time, instead of kenneling.

lauren did an amazing job on my pug and very long haired puppy. she's been grooming my pug for a…read morelong time and knows what she is doing. I highly recommend!