Dog Den was great for my lab for boarding and training. Xena was a few months old when she first…read moremet Don in Summit County. We were thrilled that his family moved to Arvada just after I moved to the Denver area. She would always get excited when we n we turned into his driveway.

We have taken our Lab/Vizsla here a few times last Spring/Summer and had a great experience. Taco…read morewill be back!

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.

We've been working with Jose for a few months. He's been awesome to work with. He's been great…read moreabout teaching us how to train our dogs. His group classes are great as well. We've really benefited from one-on-one training, and within just a few sessions, we are seeing a difference. Be ready to do the work with your dog! If you take the tools and techniques Jose teaches and implement them, it'll work, and you'll be happy and have a well-behaved dog! Additionally, his prices are some of the fairest I found after interviewing several dog trainers. He takes the approach of letting me lead in what I think my dog needs, but also offers his opinions. Thanks, Jose!

Jose at Word of Mouth Training completely changed our lives!! Our dog Otis was extremely reactive…read moreand fearful. We could barely leave the house with him. Car rides were awful, we had to cover our windows so he would not react to people or dogs walking by, and he even reacted to cartoon dogs on TV. He also started showing aggression toward our other dog. We had tried multiple training classes before and things were only getting worse. After Jose's 16 day program Otis came home like a completely different dog. Even after the first few days we could see his confidence growing and every group class showed more progress. Other dog owners even commented on how much he had changed. I truly never thought I would see Otis running around playing with other dogs but now he is a normal, happy dog. Jose fixed him and completely changed his life and ours. This is the best money we have ever spent and I will always be grateful. I cannot recommend him enough!

My dog Poppy went through their basic training and obedience course, which is six or seven weeks of…read moreclasswork and watching a video each week, plus a book to read. There is a lot of duplication in the materials, but it is to hammer home the various lessons. I was OK about practicing, definitely didn't hit the hour per day as prescribed. But was pleasantly surprised with the important skills that Poppy picked up; she is completely trained on recall, which for me is the most important skill for her to have. She is also good with sitting and staying, another lesson that we practiced heavily. I would definitely recommend the course to all new dog owners.

Ted Terroux and his staff are the absolute best at what they do. They are extremely knowledgeable,…read morepatient, encouraging and clearly care about the people and pets they work with. I had taken my two rescues there several years ago for both basic training and CGC and had the opportunity to take my daughter in law's dog for the same classes this last 12 weeks. Could not have been any happier with the training we received. Thank you all so much for everything you do!!!

1.) They use muzzles. One peep out of your dog and bam, muzzle goes on…read more 2.) Dirty kennels. I asked for a tour before booking a reservation and the kennels were quite dirty. 3.) Unsupervised outside. During the tour, there was no one outside watching the dogs. 4.) Employees treated poorly. I observed the owner, Kris, speaking poorly to an employee (harsh language and unwilling to listen). How do you think employees will treat your dog if they are treated this way? 5.) Owner, Kris, trying to hide something. Their website features lush grass, not gravel. Clean kennels, not poop-laden dirty ones. Nice, friendly employees, etc... Take your dogs somewhere with web cams so that they can't hide anything!

My experience with this place happened a few years ago but I happened to drive past it today and…read moreremembered what a horrible experience I had with this place. I had meant to write this review back when the incident occurred as well as write them a letter letting them know what frauds I think they are. Long story short, I made a mistake and one of my dogs ran outside of my fence and bit another dog as it was walking by with his owner (yes the owner kicked my dog and his dog bit my dog as well but ultimately it was my fault and I owned up to it). I immediately sent the dog to my vet and it was stitched up like new....except the dog owner called the cops on me. I ended up in court. Part of the whole process (which I'll save my opinion for another time) was that I had to have a behavioral analysis done. The court gave me a list of several places I could go and this place was on the list. I chose this place because my vet vouched for the business. I took my dogs (yes, the courts put both of my dogs on doggie thug list) and the man was such an arrogant man and was very condescending towards me. However, after several behavioral tests with other dogs he acknowledged that my dogs are not aggressive towards people or dogs. We talked and most of what he told me was a positive review of my dogs. I felt confident until I actually received a copy of the letter the man sent to the court. It was absolutely nothing like the conversation we had and the experience we had. He made me and my dogs out to be thugs. Perhaps this man is anti pit bull but it was absolutely a lie on paper. The funny part is the judge didn't give two rat's ass about what this person wrote. He got his outrageous amount of money for being a pretentious know it all about dogs and puffing his ego up by degrading me, not just my dogs, with his spiteful words. Since this experience I've been able to move forward and volunteer many hours with dogs and people helping them understand the importance of training and education especially when it comes to bully breeds. This man can blow it out his a** for trying to pretend to be something he's not. And....if this place has maybe changed ownership since my experience, I do apologize for this rant but I forgot how upset I was over that man's false words to the court. So...moral of the story...be a responsible dog owner so you don't get your dogs in trouble and end up having to pay money to scoundrels like the carpet baggers at this place.

We have two dogs: a 6.5 year old, 80 pound Black Lab mix, and an almost-1 year old Corgi mix. The…read morelab mix has always been pretty good inside, but we got her right before COVID started, and whenever the door opens she freaks out and barks at and jumps all over whoever is coming in. Outside, she cannot be trusted off a leash, because she will just literally run away and come back when she feels like it. The Corgi mix is a sweet guy but we got our first notice from our HOA that we have a nuisance dog. He has been incessantly barking at the hallway when we're out of the house. Walking them together is a nightmare because they both zip off in different directions and you become an acrobat trying to manage the leashes. We attended initial 8-week training sessions at PetSmart with both of them, and they can sit and lay down, but anything more than that is wishful thinking, and a sit/stay does not really translate into actual obedience. Scott helped us fix almost all of that in about 90 minutes. Scott's approach is to talk to dogs like you're a dog. To get their attention, you basically growl at them, and imitate(!) snapping at them if necessary (I want to emphasize that there is no physical punishment for the dogs), and you assert leadership, and then when they are doing the right thing, you talk to them sweetly. My wife and I love this because it's so simple and consistent. We don't have to remember when to use "stay" vs "wait." Which hand signal do we use for this command vs that command? It's "bah!" and "gooood!" The first session was all indoor behavior, and since then we've had two sets of friends over and gotten the lab calmed in about 2 min vs 10 before. The corgi is much less growly/barky about hallway noises. Since we did leash training in the second session, both dogs follow respectfully on walks. Like, it was a near instant improvement. It's not perfect, but with the lab it's gonna take some time because she's had 6 years of thinking she's the boss! But the technique is so simple that it's easy to apply to new situations. The lab likes to jump up to steal food from the counter at my dad's house. A few "bah!"s with follow-up "gooood"s and that stopped cold after 5 years of it being a habit, and we didn't need to leash her the entire time we were there! It's expensive, but the speed at which we've seen improvement has made it very worth it, and knowing we can call Scott for any stuff that comes up in the future makes the price easier to handle. For example, we're hoping just the general increased respect/deference from the lab mix will allow us to eventually let her off leash, but if it doesn't, we know we can call to address that directly.

I have never left a review on Yelp - ever - but this business is such a scam that I feel compelled…read moreto say something. My dog is no better than before - we learned precisely one tactic that helps *some* of the time. Most of the time it's meaningless, and otherwise we've seen no improvement whatsoever. My biggest frustration is the combination of having paid an exorbitant fee to see no change, combined with the fact that the trainer spends almost no time with you and the pet, so you can't even pretend to feel like it was worthwhile. He comes for like an hour (or even less? I don't remember exactly -- I gave the process some time to take effect before leaving this review, so it's been a little while) and then leaves. This company says they train the pet owner to care for the dog, rather than train the dog his/herself, saying that the pet owner is who the dog will need to behave with long term. I should have just paid an effective dog trainer to take the dog or come over and train her -- I would've paid much less to have much, much better outcomes. In this case, the trainer stops by, tells you to do some things that aren't going to work, leaves you with a measly spray bottle and bag of pennies to throw down near the dog (not joking) and you're left broke, with a poorly-behaved dog at your side. Buyer beware.

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!

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.

I have 3 rescue dogs. I absolutely love them to death. They are the sweetest, most loving animals…read morehere at home. Two of them are my problem children: a Rottweiler mix foster fail who is reactive to bikes and other dogs and occasionally nervous around people like visiting contractors or UPS men, and the other is a 100+ lb Brazilian mastiff rescue from Aruba who is not fond of other dogs. The two of them began showing increasingly worse dog aggression toward other dogs on the trail and while camping, and had attacked several dogs by the time I found Loyal Hound/Juliet. I was at my wit's end, because I had already spent thousands of dollars and tried everything including other trainers at that point with little to no progress. I felt stuck with 2 big problems for the next 6-8 years. I hike at least 3 miles every single day off leash on the trails by my house, and I love to camp with my dogs in the summer, but they became such a liability that walks became stressful and camping became impossible. I finally found Juliet with Loyal Hound, and for our very first session we met at a crowded park and were going to be doing off leash training right away. I was so nervous -- all the triggers were present: other people with dogs on leashes, dogs off leashes, people on bikes, squirrels -- so I was absolutely AMAZED when we were walking my Rottweiler off leash through a gaggle of geese, past people on bikes, and past other dogs within a few minutes with no problems. It was nothing short of a miracle. Within a few sessions, I had both of my dog aggressive dogs walking on and off leash next to me, passing other dogs (sometimes dogs that were even barking at them) on trails safely with no reactivity. I cannot explain in words how much of a difference this has made in my life -- I feel like I got my life back. If you have a dog aggressive dog, this is the place to go. It's WELL worth the investment, and you will be amazed at the difference you will see in your dog. Thank you Loyal Hound & Juliet!!

I have so many amazing things to say about this training with Juliet. I just had a follow up…read moresession, 4 months after our off leash training, because I had gotten a little lax with one of my dogs since I have a 1 year old and things are hectic. Within 5 minutes we were able to re-establish the training methods that work and get Hope back on track with easy leash walking. I am so impressed with her concise easy to follow instructions. I am looking forward to taking my two Samoyeds on walks again while walking my toddler in a stroller without having to worry that Hope will pull us. Trained dogs are safe dogs and I'd pay for the training with Juliet 10x over. Worth every penny! It makes my life easier as a single mom managing all the things to have two dogs that get to enjoy being outside with us because I trust them and they trust me. Don't hesitate if you need help with your dog!

Siobhan Flaherty was a true gift bringing home our rescue pup. Our pup was scared, we didn't know…read morewhat to do and this was compounded by all the typical puppy things. Our dog did a board and train with Siobhan and on going lessons and they've truly helped us all in working with our pup and kids to ensure a lifetime of happiness with our loving, sweet dog. When Dylan sees Siobhan, her tail wags so hard, watch out! She's given us all confidence and the tools we needed! I highly recommend Siobhan. She is so talented at what she does.

Siobhan Flaherty worked wonders with our dog. I can't recommend her enough. Last November, we…read moreadopted Hutch, a 4 month old cattle dog mix. We took him to a slew of puppy classes but quickly found out that we needed more. Hutch was dog/people aggressive, a hard core puller on a leash, and ambivalent to commands. That all changed once we met Siobhan. She is professional, always has a great attitude, and helped us to see and learn that this is just as much a dog training experience as an owner training one. Siobhan quickly befriended Hutch, we built up skills along the way, and now we both feel like he has exceeded our expectations and done a complete 180! We are forever grateful for Siobhan and Lorenzo's Dog Training Team!

We had an excellent experience with Quinn and her board-and-train program for our dogs, Nash and…read moreParker. They completed a two‑week boarding school followed by five follow‑up sessions, and the results have been fantastic. Quinn was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in our dogs' success. She did a great job not only training Nash and Parker, but also teaching us how to maintain and build on what they learned once they came home. The follow‑up sessions were incredibly helpful and showed how much she cares about long‑term results, not just quick fixes. We saw noticeable improvements in behavior, responsiveness, and overall confidence in both dogs. It's clear Quinn is passionate about what she does, and we felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in great hands. I would highly recommend Quinn to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated dog trainer

We can't say enough good things about our experience with Pavlov Dog Training -- and especially…read moreQuinn. She brings such a calm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful approach to training, and it's clear how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. We saw real progress with our dog, Kendrick, in a relatively short amount of time. What truly set this experience apart, though, was how Quinn handled a scary and unexpected situation. During Kendrick's initial board-and-train, he had a seizure. Quinn stepped in immediately, took great care of him, and kept us informed while we rushed home. Knowing he was with someone so attentive and compassionate made an incredibly stressful moment much easier. On top of that, Pavlov honored the remaining portion of his training, and Quinn welcomed him back once he was ready to complete the program. That level of flexibility and integrity speaks volumes. We're so grateful for Quinn -- not just for the training, but for the trust and care she showed when it mattered most. Highly recommend.