Julie was an amazing trainer. She took an interest in each dog in our session. She kept the session 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. read more

I cannot believe the progress our young dog (6 months old) has made over the last six weeks in Basic 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! read more

I don't have enough good things to say about Rocky Mountain Dog Training! I have been working with Julie and Mary for a little over a year now - we've done puppy socials and group classes (basic manners, beyond the backyard, and the trick class) with Julie as well as private sessions with Mary. Puppy socials: Definitely plan on registering for them as soon as the window opens as they fill up very quickly! The dogs are seperately by play style and comfort level rather than just age or size which I appreciate. Auggie was over twenty pounds at eight weeks but was a complete wall flower. For the first many sessions he was not only with the other shy dogs but had his own x-pen within that section. I was, admittedly, embarrassed but Julie was reassuring that it was not uncommon. By the last couple weeks Auggie was able to attend, he was happily playing with any dog that would play with him. There are plenty of trainers for the amount of dogs there and they all do a fabulous job monitoring the puppies during play time, taking breaks or seperating when necessary, and involving the owners as well. Group classes: I loved all of the group classes I took there. All were lead by Julie and a second trainer that assisted. It was a nice, small number of dogs and each had plenty of area to themselves. We worked on so many helpful things in the manners classes like recall, emergency recall, leash walking, and other basic commands. From the trick's class Auggie started learn how to 'sit pretty' but his absolute favorite is to play dead. Private training: I met Mary when she was working one of the puppy socials and started in-home sessions to help integrate Auggie into our household. We have a dog selective, older doodle that I didn't want introduced to Auggie until after four months old. Mary helped out with initial introductions as well as managing a puppy while also accommodating the older dog. We were able to get rid of the various baby gates scattered throughout the house in order to keep them seperate. She explains things clearly and is extremely understanding. She also has always emailed me an overview of any of our sessions within a few days which is greatly appreciated and helpful. Auggie and our doodle play almost every morning now and happily coexist. Thank you so much to the RMDT team Auggie and Mei read more

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I had such a positive experience with RMDT. After 2.5 years together, I signed my 4 year old dog up for Basic Manners Adult I. If anyone is in the Boulder area, I highly recommend them. The primary reason I enrolled was to improve our communication. I don't speak dog, and he doesn't really speak dog or human. It was so worth it. I have a better understanding of what he needs, and how I can communicate with him. In class we worked on a number of basic commands (sit, down, stay, leave it), ones I didn't realize he needed (emergency recall), and ways to refocus and calm (its your choice, reward leave it). Dog training is really hard, and no matter how silly or basic I felt my questions were, they still gave thoughtful and helpful resources. On top of everything in class, Julie and Val were kind enough to listen and coach me on other concerns I had. They provided guidance when they could, and suggested other resources when they couldn't. I so appreciate their experice and honesty. read more

Highly recommend this location for basic manners! They did a great job of breaking down dog behaviors and the steps we need to take in order to train wanted behavior. I have the confidence and skills to move forward in real life now! Will absolutely be back for the second class (beyond the backyard). VERY satisfied with the entire set up and experience here. read more

Rocky Mountain Dog Training has truly changed our lives. Our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, Case did the Ultimate Puppy Program, with 4 weeks of 4 days training per week. This included two lessons held at the school to help me and my husband learn the same lessons Case had been so we could practice at home, complete with report cards to help guide us. We've loved working with Laura and Val. Case clearly loved every minute with them and has learned so, so much thanks to their attentive, expert care. We are now doing private lessons through Rocky Mountain to get Case used to our workplace, open trails and more advanced training. We plan to do some of Julie's group classes too. Highly recommend RMDT, we couldn't have raised our puppy as comprehensively or lovingly as we have with their help. read more

Absolutely wonderful trainers. We started doing the puppy socialization meet-ups here and just completed our basic puppy manners course. Knowledgeable, caring, easy to understand trainers working in a great space. Can not recommend them enough. read more

My husband and I could not be more grateful for Julie's help and guidance. She has gone above and beyond to help us with our little baby boxer. We have attended many of the puppy socialisation classes that Julie and her wonderful team put on every Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. Our puppy has progressed wonderfully and through every class you notice the difference in her behaviour and confidence around other dogs and their humans!! Julie and Suzanne are full of knowledge and are great teachers not only to our puppy but to us as well!! No question feels silly to ask which is comforting and gives us confidence to train our puppy. Thank you!!! We are so glad we found Rocky Mountain Dog Training! read more

Rocky Mountain Dog Training has been one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile experiences for my self and my dog Shadow. The amount and quality of content covered is surprising. There are elements to dog behavior which I have not considered, and the knowledge provided in class has equipped me with the tools needed to continue training well past the class. The awesome curriculum and materials covered could also not be possible without the amazingly knowledgeable trained who's experiences and understanding of dogs is quite apparent. I would (and will) be reenrolling in additional classes. I think that I personally have walked away with more value out of this class than my dog. He came for the treats and fun... and enjoyed every minute of it. read more

We loved taking our puppy, Benny, to Julie and Val at RMDT for the Basic Puppy Manners! They were always kind and helpful and we got a lot out of the class. They make things easy to understand so we can work on them at home. Benny is a greyhound and was often very vocal in class, but they were always patient with us and full of bonus tips for her specific needs. We had a lot of fun at the puppy social hours too. We will definitely be back for Beyond the Backyard. Thanks RMDT! read more

This review is for the puppy socialization. They did a great job keeping my over enthusiastic setter out of trouble and swapped out my treats when they noticed my deli chicken didn't hold puppy's focus (a first for him!). Well worth the suggested $10-$15 donation. I was a bit nervous about off leash with one or two toy breed puppies around, but it sounds like the plan would be to move my English Setter into the less shy group next time. They had play pens around the sides for pups that needed some time to observe before joining the fun and I noticed them introducing the shy pups to each other in the pens around the edge as the session went on which was great to see. I'll be looking to go for puppy basic manners classes next based on the great experience. read more

My pup Kuma and I just finished Basic Manners puppy classes with RMDT. It was such an enjoyable experience for both of us! Everyone I've worked with has been great, and the trainers are very knowledgeable. Both Kuma and I took a lot away from this class! Although it was a group setting, I still felt like they addressed everyone's individual needs. We're excited for our next class to start! read more

Rosie and my husband and I loved going to Rocky Mountain Dog Training! I took Rosie, a bouncy energetic mini Aussie, to puppy socialization classes in the fall. I loved all the support and guidance we got just in those sessions (and a room full of puppies is a perfect Saturday morning). Then, this spring we took her to Puppy Manners class. We loved it! Julie does an amazing job not only working with the pups, but working with us parents! We have come away with fantastic ways to read Rosie and work with her to have a well-mannered pup! Perfect for brand new puppy parents! read more

Rocky Mountain Dog Training - Rosie graduated from Puppy Manners class! - Pet Training Near Me - Broomfield, Colorado

I can't say enough good things about this amazing group of ladies! I adopted a puppy from a rescue in Oct of 2020. After getting the puppy home, I realized how nervous and scared she was over every new noise and new person she saw . I signed her up for the puppy preschool at RMDT to help socialize her, and what a difference it has made! They worked with her to help desensitize her to new things, and worked with me and gave me tools to continue her progress in everyday life. They also taught her what appropriate play is with other dogs. It will take a lot of patience and a lot of repetition to make her feel brave in new situations, but her education is an investment for both of your lives! The best start you can give your new puppy is to sign them up here for learning socialization and the fundamentals of training! read more

Rocky Mountain Dog Training is awesome! Julie and her team are great teachers and they really care about your dog. I've taken my puppy to the puppy socialization classes and just completed the puppy training class. They remember her when she comes in and I have learned so much that I can continue working with her at home and also use some of what I've learned with my older dog. We'll definitely be continuing with other classes in the future. I highly recommend Rocky Mountain Dog Training! read more

This review pertains only to the puppy socialization class. This class is good only if your puppy is moderately well behaved. If your puppy is too excitable during check-in, you get quarantined behind a barrier. Which basically means that you and your puppy get to watch from the corner with your dunce caps on. At no point was a nose touched or a butt sniffed. And when it's over, you get to stay in the corner with your dunce cap on. When everybody leaves the training room, you are finally released from your corner but you can't leave until everyone vacates the foyer lest they are defiled with the presence of my evil puppy. While waiting, an employee tells me to shorten my leash. Why?!!! Nobody is here and I'm just waiting for this embarrassment to end. WTF!! This class is misnamed. It's not a socialization class, it's an exclusive play date with puppies that are already socialized. I was expecting socialization for my puppy and myself with other puppy owners. Not only did I not get that, I got the total opposite of it. And while the human experience may not be their goal, they are fools for disregarding it. I would not be writing this review if someone had at least acted like it was good that I was there, or somehow tried to alleviate the embarrassment of the situation. Instead, sit, stay, shut up, shorten your leash, wait for the coast clear, go now but not before giving me $15 on way out. No apologies. No encouragement. I hope this place goes out of business read more

Julie is simply outstanding. We have a bit of a special needs dog. We love him, but he has some leash reactivity issues, and we have to really work with him to manage his behavior and continue to help him improve. We've taken two classes with Julie, as well as had a series of private lessons, and it's not an exaggeration to say that he's a completely different dog afterward. Truman is leash reactive, so he would often get really upset (barking, growling, lunging, whining, etc.) when we'd see another dog on our walks. He's also a German Shepherd/Border Collie mix, so he's very active and quite large. It was really important to myself and my husband that he get proper training. We never wanted to be in a situation where he hurt another dog, and we also wanted to make sure we could invite other people (and their children) to our home without a giant dog jumping on them. Through the course of our training, we learned so much to help manage Truman's behavior and reduce his anxiety about other dogs on walks. He'll always have a harder time than other dogs, but we can now walk within 4-5 feet of another leashed dog without any reaction on his part. He also successfully interacts with children and adults. He listens when new people come over, doesn't jump on them, and will lie calmly on his mat if we ask him to. During the course of our time with Julie, I became pregnant with our first child. She also helped us prepare both of our dogs for life at home with a new baby. I am so happy to say that the transition with a child was even easier than I could have possibly imagined. Both dogs are very calm around the baby. Neither of them jumps up while I hold him, feed him, or change him. They sneak in some occasional licks (while supervised!) but honestly, the transition was pretty much seamless. Julie has taught us so much. We got far more out of her classes and lessons that I thought possible, and she did it all with lots of humor, laughs, and an obvious love of my silly, special needs dog. I looked forward to every class we had with her, and I'm so sad we moved away from the area, because otherwise we'd still be taking classes with her. read more

I signed up for the puppy manners training classes a few months ago. The classes were 6 weeks long and both my dog and I learned so much! Julie is great at what she does. She is very informative, patient, friendly and the facility is very clean. I highly recommend anyone with any breed to use her services. read more

My puppy and I came here for puppy 1 classes and puppy socials. Julie does a great job helping the owner be better with their dog. She can read a dog so well. she is quite impressive. She is very accomodating and understanding. I would highly recommend her classes to everyone with a dog! we can always learn how to be better owners. read more

Based on strong recommendations from several friends I sought out this company for puppy training classes. I submitted 2 online request forms and didn't hear back in a week, so I called. On the phone I was told I would receive a call back the next day to schedule my dog training. However, I never heard back and then the class was listed as full on their website. So I submitted another online request for a future class and never received an email or phone call. Nothing. I believe they have a great product, however the administrative issues were difficult to overcome. Therefore I will not be attempting again. read more

Julie and her team are amazing. Having taken another dog to a different training course and done some free or one-time lessons locally, Rocky Mountain Dog Training is incredible and 100 x's better. Do not look anywhere else because Bubba is now a proud graduate, well-trained, and all through POSITIVE reinforcement. Thank you Julie and team!!!!! read more

Rocky Mountain Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Broomfield, Colorado

I have gone through socialization, basic and 2nd level obedience classes at rmdt. My experience has been wonderful. I have learned so much! My dog is extremely well behaved and able to work from my cues promptly. She is a social butterfly now too! When I first adopted her, she was very shy around people and somewhat shy around dogs and I believe that she has gained much of her confidence through training and socialization. She is also in the process of learning a new sport, trieball, from another trainer who uses space there as well. It is so nice to be able to attend my classes with Claire at the same place that is close to home. read more

I recieved no help from the trainer at this center, she seemed to think that you can just generalize all dog behaviors. Not to mention she was nothing but rude. However, the free puppy socialization is a nice idea. But seeing as how her behavior was so unwelcoming I won't be going back. read more

Julie, Val and Allie are amazing! We participated in puppy socialization and puppy class level 1. Benji is no longer fearful of other dogs and is doing great on his manners. We are signing up for more classes! Each week Julie provided us with detailed notes on what we learned so that we could refer to them throughout the week. We highly recommend Rocky Mountain Dog Training. read more

Julie is wonderful! Our dog is leash-reactive to people & other dogs. With Julie's help, we've been able to make incredible progress with her. Walking the dog isn't quite the chore it used to be. Julie explains things in a way that are easy to understand and is quick to adjuts if something isn't working for the dog or owner. I'd recommend her to anyone. She is awesome! read more

Julie truly is an excellent trainer. She has a real passion for dogs and just wants them to have a good quality life at there forever home. I did the puppy socialization and the puppy manners. My dog has really learned to play with other dogs. The puppy manners class teaches the things your puppy really needs to know. On walks I get complimented all the time on how well behaved my 4 month puppy is. Julie really breaks it down for you and helps you be successful with your dog. I am so happy that I did this class. I would give this place more stars if I could. You won't be sorry bringing your dog here. I can't wait for my dog's next class! read more

I am a huge fan of Rocky Mountain Dog Training. I learned of it when I adopted a puppy and brought him to puppy socialization (free!). He was a rescue and a little timid around other dogs. Julie gave him (and me) a lot of one-on-one time, giving him a safe zone where he could escape to when he felt overwhelmed. After 10 minutes or so he was having a blast playing with the other puppies. Today he loves other dogs and I credit that to his early experiences at RMDT. I was very impressed with how Julie allowed him to go at his own pace. Despite the fact that there were 15 or so puppies (and their humans) running around the room I could tell that everything was under control. Julie and the other staff monitored everything, giving the puppies a time out break when things got a little intense. Julie was generous with the advice and training tips, and I decided to sign up for my first training course with RMDT. I've taken several since, the latest being Parlor Tricks. Julie and the rest of the staff really know their stuff, and I appreciate that the lessons include the "why" in addition to the "what". read more

Exceptional! I took my dog Evie here for basic manners level 1. We not only learned several skills, but also learned to grow a companionship built on trust. As a first time dog owner, this is exactly what I needed to learn the skills to confidently lead my dog. Julie, the owner, worked with me to adjust my approach to some of the skills, because Evie had some hesitations. We had to miss one class, but Julie sent me the hand outs and helped me at the next class to properly work with Evie. She also offers 1 make up class. You can tell that she loves dogs and loves to see them excel! After the 6 week course Evie is recalling almost always in low distraction areas and even (sometimes) in high distraction areas. She is better behaved on the leash, as her pulling has lessened greatly. Her sit/stay is doing great. We've even been able to sit/stay with high distractions. My goal to get to off leash and I'd say we're on our way. I highly recommend Rocky Mountain Dog Training! read more

Amazing training for your dog! Highly highly recommend. Julie is wonderful at helping owners to understand how to train their dog. Very well-versed in the most up-to-date methods. She's a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful teacher! read more

I took my 1 year old chihuahua, Dash, to RMDT and had a long list of training that I needed help with. Not only did Julie help me potty train him, she helped train him in all the basic commands and even a few fun tricks! I am so grateful I found RMDT! I would highly recommend! read more

I thought the training was pretty good. We definitely learned some useful techniques. What I appreciated the most was the owner's assistance in finding me help when my dog was having socialization issues. She admitted up front that she was not a behaviorist and quickly connected me with a resource that was able to assist. read more

Wow, what a great place for dog/puppy obedience... or any other kind of dog training you can think of. No matter how much you think you already know about dogs, you will learn something indispensable from Julie and Angie. To be honest, I never loved the idea of bribing my dog with treats in order to coax a desired behavior out of him. But that's not what their "learn to earn" approach is about--it's about conditioning the dog to associate a desired behavior with something positive or fun. And the next thing you know, the good behavior just seems to be part of his personality. I was also amazed at how quickly a puppy can associate a gently negative consequence with an undesired behavior. For example, instead of wearing out the word "no" if my puppy jumps up on me, just turning my back on him has him sitting pretty right away. In fact, after a few times of doing this, he rarely jumps up anymore. Not only is Julie incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and training--so if an initial approach doesn't work, she'll immediately try something else--but she really seems to have a gift in working with these animals. read more