Scott is amazing, and we can't recommend Chill Out Dog Training enough!…read more We adopted a 9 month old, 80 lb (now 110 lb) golden retriever from a local rescue in mid-2023. A complete contrast to our older collie/aussie mix, he was full of energy and naughtiness (a puppy), and a nightmare to control. Prior to being surrendered by his (previous) family, he went through two weeks of out of home boarding/training, costing upwards of $7,000. We thought this would have helped with obedience, but boy were we wrong. Fast forward two and a half years, sessions with a certified behaviorist, and failed attempts to use an e-collar, we were at a loss. He constantly displayed leash reactivity, would lunge at cars and dogs, and made it so we would rarely walk anywhere. He almost broke my finger during a break free lunge at a dog completely across a residential street! At home, dog forbid another animal appeared on the tv; he would jump and bark at everything. Then we found Chill Out... After the very first session with Scott, our big boy golden was a different dog. Scott set is up with the right tools to refocus our dogs behavior and break him of his leash reactivity. That very first walk was pleasant and uneventful. We almost felt foolish for claiming bad behavior. What we needed was the right trainer and methods to help our dog change behavior. Like I said at the beginning, I can't recommend Chill Out Training enough.

We had a great experience with Cameron, he came out to give us some tips for integrating our dog…read moreand cat. They've been getting along great and Cameron's tips were very helpful in knowing what we should watch for and teaching my dog place to get him on control.

Super helpful with training our new puppy! Pam is great to work with and we enjoyed our experience…read morewith their delightful dog group classes. They are small so it isn't super chaotic and you do get enough time to ask any questions you have

I loved this company up until recently when it took 4 voicemails for them to respond to me and then…read moregave me a line about me not calling and refusing to refund may class deposit Buyer beware this is extremely poor customer service

We had such a great session with this trainer. In just one hour she gave us so many useful,…read moreeasy-to-follow tools and even sent notes after so we wouldn't forget anything. Our dog is reactive, and we were honestly shocked at how quickly her techniques started working. She explained things in a way that actually made sense, focused on helping our dog feel safe, and even stayed longer to help us practice around other dogs. We left feeling way more confident and hopeful. Highly recommend her if you have a sensitive or reactive pup. Also, Heidi is incredibly funny, so it was a great time!

Heidi did an excellent job with our pup, and was able to come over and do a private lesson quickly…read more We feel much more confident after just an hour session. She knew just how to teach not only the puppy, but the humans as well. We are excited to join her puppy manners class next month too!

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!

Skiptown has it all...a bar & park (with both indoor and outdoor parks), daycare, boarding &…read moregrooming. To access the bar & park there is a membership fee. The location is easy to get to with plenty of available parking. However, I wish there was a doggy potty area by the entrance, it's just concrete. The hours are fantastic, from 6AM - 9PM. I have only used the day care service. Note, if you drop off before 7AM and/or pick up after 7PM there is an additional $10 fee. Skiptown is the only place I've found in the Denver area with daycare pick up after 7 PM. Most of the time when I drop off other than early morning there has been a wait for my dog to taken back. To get started you need to download the app. Everything is done thru the app - scheduling daycare, payments, vaccination records & arranging a first time observation visit, which is required. The staff is super friendly & attentive. There have been a couple times that Skiptown called with concerns about my dog. And that I greatly appreciated. Overall, a great choice for doggy daycare.

I boarded my dog here for one night and left with serious concerns about their basic standards of…read morecare. I provided pre-portioned meals with clear written instructions and confirmed them twice -- once over the phone before drop-off and again in person. The instructions were simple and routine. Despite that, my dog was not fed dinner, and her breakfast instructions were only partially followed. More concerning, when I reached out after noticing their app did not show her dinner as completed, I was told she had been fed. That information was incorrect. I also did not receive any of the updates or reports that were expected during her stay, and my message to support went unanswered for approximately 9 hours. At pickup, I was handed back her untouched dinner along with the remaining portion of her breakfast, confirming the instructions had not been followed. When I raised this with staff, the only resolution offered was a credit toward a future stay. This experience reflects a breakdown not just in communication, but in executing the most basic responsibilities of pet care.

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.

We hired Jenna for our stubborn 9 year old leash reactive Australian Shepherd. Even after our…read moreinitial onboarding we saw immediate improvement. After all our sessions, we have fixed the leash reactivity and learned so much more. Learning place and recall has made our lives exponentially better. Prim is thriving and loved every bit of the training. We are so happy to have found Koru and Jenna. Highly recommended. Our only regret is not doing it sooner.

Absolutely the worst experience we have had with a service-oriented company. We should have…read morerealized that the "no refunds" clause is there for a reason! They do not stand behind their claims that they can work and change the most difficult dogs. They flatly told us we could not have a refund for the money they basically stole from us, nor would they offer another training session with a different trainer. Needless to say, we are bewildered, disappointed and angry! Our dog came home with NO BEHAVIOR CHANGES, NOR DEMONSTRATED OR LEARNED CORRECTIONS. Without explaining every detail of our experience, and I'm sure KoruK9 will refute or deny this is a valid review, please know and describe every specific thing you want for your money, before hiring KoruK9. Ask them to put, in writing, exactly what to expect from you dog when he or she comes back from 3 weeks away in a trainer's home. Don't let them tell you 30 minutes, walking your dog, is part of the one hour in home training! The initial session, ok. But not each additional session, unless you feel $200/hour is worth that from the trainer. READ ON IF YOU CARE. BUT BUYER BEWARE WITH THIS COMPANY. We understand that there can be no guarantees with each dog, but we asked KoruK9 to explain exactly what we were to have expected, other than the fluff of their maketing claims. Neither Jenna, or home office coordinator, Seyonna, could give a definitive answer. The only thing our dog came home with is a new e-shock- collar (which we paid, additionally, for). Jenna sent 8 videos (maybe 12?, in 21 days) of her "training" our dog to stay on the raised mat with the "place" command. In 1 video, our dog was leashed to the fence so she could not physically leave the mat. That particular training video shows our dog continously trying to leave the mat. There was never a video showing Jenna had succeeded in instilling the behavior with her command. Our dog came home and still could not keep her "place" on the mat. Jenna suggested we must use the E-shock-collar. She warned us to be careful not to hurt the dog, and showed us the horrible burn marks on one of her own dogs. Our dog is not that difficult, but she does not get along with our other dog, and she is very aggressive with small children. Yes, a critical situation. Jenna initially told us that there are no guarantees, as each dog is different, but she was confident she could help us. She failed to tell us, at that intial meeting, that she has 2 of her own dogs would "kill each other" if left alone. When she brought our dog back, she immediately growled and pulled on leash toward our smaller dog. Jenna told us we should keep them apart, in kennels, or tied to doorknobs. Like we hadn't been doing that before $3400 and her "training"! Another of the exercises in our training experience here at home, was a 30 minute walk each of the 3 times Jenna provided "training" for our 2 dogs together. I had to pay an extra $107 for her travel to our home, as well as a training fee for our other dog . I cannot share every disappointing detail here, and I'm sure KoruK9 will have a rebuttal or refute to some of what is shared. Be aware of exactly what you want for your dog and your family, BEFORE PAYING KORU-K9 UP FRONT AND IN FULL. Ask for specific written plans from them. ASK FOR DAILY EMAILS. If you are concerned, discuss, or take dog home. Do not let them tell you they are laying a foundation, or some other fluffy, non specific nonsense.

So aside form the little corny "interview" process we had to go through, these guys were legit on…read moretraining for pups. We opted for for puppy training classes and I loved the science based approach to teaching my new puppy. This was a 7 week schedule, 1 hour per week. We would travel to their studio and work with a training and up to 6 other dogs on puppy basics (Sit, stay, come, etc). Troubled pets (or owners) got the added hands on and for the overall value, this was a great program. I should mention our puppy, Soffie STILL listens to commands and has learned many more since this class with just the basic training method we learned. We haven't gone back for next training, but thats our fault and not theirs. We look forward to it soon!

Niki was awesome with our dog Mila. Did a 5 day reverse boarding. My black lab is a lot better at…read morecommands and walking. Which was the main problem we had. Would definitely recommend!!

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!

Amazing! The trainers are just amazing, the care they gave my pup was amazing and we are so happy…read morewith the progress!! I was apprehensive in sending our family dog away to get trained, but we had an issue with his behavior and it needed more than we could offer in trying to train inbetween work/school/sports. AOTD made us feel instantly at ease, giving us a full tour and meeting their wonderful staff. I was worried that we wouldn't know how to keep things up once he came home but their short and easy to follow videos made all of the difference. We have them to reference as needed and they are great reminders. I loved all the daily feedback, the patience they had with ME and my dog, and especially the daily videos of him practicing what he's learned. 5+ Stars - I can finally enjoy a walk with my dog!!!

Acted like he wanted to resolve issue, then after I removed negative feedback and messaged him…read moreagain, he never responded back. Won't be removing this one, don't bother. Non responsive to our questions the first time, then he does it again.