Aspire K9 Training

Colorado K9 Training Academy is the BEST! I met with Trainer Matt before deciding on the board and train program for my senior dog, Cooper. He answered all my questions and I felt very comfortable with the facility and the training methods they use. Each time I have been to the facility, I've noticed the environment is calm and no dogs are barking or seem distressed at all. The entire staff has been consistent, responsive, and very easy to communicate with. Cooper worked with Matt during the 3 week board and train program and I couldn't be happier with the results! He addressed reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and responsiveness to commands. Matt has a gentle approach with lots of positive reinforcement. The program included 3 follow up lessons with me and Cooper together so I can be consistent with reinforcing the skills he's learned. I have learned so much from these lessons and Cooper is now loose-leash walking, responds consistently to commands, is no longer reactive to other dogs, and the biggest change - the excessive barking and destructive behaviors when I leave have stopped! I am so grateful to the entire staff of Colorado K9 for taking excellent care of Cooper and especially Trainer Matt for proving that an old dog CAN learn new tricks!

Let me start with the fact that the client is a twin pack of two 3-year-old Jack Russells, and all that this entails: high energy, stubborn and self directed, including selective hearing, and some absolute craziness. Through some very detailed and thorough research, I concluded that Colorado K9 would be the best trainers for Olive and Niko, brother and sister, by the way. Upon initial consultation with Michelle, I felt she was very, very qualified to provide the training necessary to change behavior and create a happier and more controlled environment for our puppies. I loved her enthusiasm and her commitment to providing us the best training possible. Best part, the way that our puppies immediately engaged with Michelle, let me know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we had found the right place. We chose the two-week total immersion training program, and our decision was completely validated, upon their graduation from the program. Based on the results achieved, that were present from day one of bringing them home, we would choose to do so all over again, in a heartbeat. Specifically, both pups came home more confident, independent and much quicker to listen and obey commands that they learned so well while in Michelle’s charge. This included being around other dogs, people, engaging in interactive situations, such as outdoor restaurants, parks and even in the neighborhood setting of taking a walk. We understood that much of this was accomplished by the fact that Michelle’s program utilizes other dogs to train our own, specifically, individual training that takes place in front of other dogs also being trained, learning from each other, which is a technique I have never seen before. We have been to plenty of other training services that were not total immersion and there is absolutely no comparison and no long-standing results from these previous experiences. I am so thankful for Michelle and Colorado K9’s commitment to long term results and change for our beloved puppies. I could not recommend their services more highly and I would be happy to discuss the experiences we have had in more detail, as needed. This investment will by far be one of the best you will make, for the well being of your loved pets. Could not be more pleased or appreciative of this experience for my own. Kudos and so much appreciation to Michelle and Colorado K9 Academy.