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Front Range K9 Academy

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

5/5· 182 Google reviews

About Front Range K9 Academy

Put 35 years of professional dog training experience to work for you and your dog. We're the local trainers who can get your dog to LISTEN to you! If you're tired of the barking, lunging, leash pulling, jumping, food stealing, destruction, potty training issues, and more - contact us today. Isn't your turn to have a great dog? What do you want your dog to STOP doing? (We can help with that.) What do you want your dog to START doing? (We can help with that, too.) How is your dog's behavior affecting your everyday life? (Yes, we can help with that.) What's the worst thing that could happen if you don't make a change? (And we can definitely help with that!) We can help with ALL of that!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Crate training
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  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training Customer-reported
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Barking
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Group classes
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  • Online or virtual training
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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  • Senior dogs
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Training level

  • Advanced training Customer-reported
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  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice Customer-reported
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Dog sports

  • Scent work
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  • Trick training
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Training approach

  • Balanced training
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  • Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services

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  • Academy Dog Training
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  • Boot Camp
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  • Dog Sport Training
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  • Dog Training Programs
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  • Dog Training Sessions
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  • Dog's Pulling
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  • Extensive Training
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  • Focused Training
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  • In-Person Dog Training
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  • Initial Training
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  • K-9 Academy
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  • Marker Training
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  • Off Leash Dog Training
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  • Problem Solving Training
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  • Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
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  • Snake Avoidance
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  • Snake Avoidance Training
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  • Snake Proofing
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  • Start Training
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  • Teaching Your Dog
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  • Trainers & Staff
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  • Training Course
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  • Tricks Learn
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  • Tricks Program
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  • Tricks Training
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  • Veterinary Treatment
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Questions & answers

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How much work do I have to do?

That depends on you and your dog. However, most owners find that if they work with their dog for at least 20 minutes, 2 times a day, they will see remarkable results.

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What training methods & equipment do you use?

We use a 'motivational' dog training approach. This method uses a combination of Traditional training and Positive Reinforcement training - tailoring programs to fit each individual dogs' temperament and needs. We use a variety of training equipment - depending on what will work best for each dog and owner team. Motivational Trainers reward through praise, treats, toys - whatever works for the owner and dog. They also give leash guidance to the dog and owner to stop or control problem behaviors that are destructive, annoying, or dangerous.

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How often do we come to training classes?

Weekly or every-other-week training sessions generally work best, but we know sometimes life gets hectic. So, we try to be as flexible as possible with meeting your scheduling needs.

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How much does dog training cost?

While it's impossible to estimate cost until we meet your dog, we have programs from around $900 to $1800 - completely depending on what we're working on with your dog. Our goal is to find the service that works for you and your individual needs. We also offer financing through PayPal Credit. Ask yourself this: How much does a waste of time & money cost? Amateur dog trainers usually charge around $400 to $600 per 6 week course. They do NOT offer specialized behavior modification methods. Imagine paying good money and then your dog is more aggressive, destructive, obnoxious, and disobedient than before. Over 50% of the dogs we see each year have already been to large group training classes with an amateur dog trainer. Another 30% of the dogs we see each year have been to other private trainers or board and train programs, and in some cases have spent thousands of dollars on methods that just don't work. Training without a good foundation doesn't give reliable, predictable results.

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How long do training sessions last?

Training sessions are generally 30 to 90 minutes, with 1 hours being the most common.

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Customer reviews

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Mentioned in reviews

  • core obedience 36
  • knowledgeable trainers 25
  • leash pulling 6
  • reactivity training 6
  • rattlesnake avoidance class 5
  • individual attention 4
All 10 topics
  • individual classes 3
  • leash manners class 2
  • therapy dog training 2
  • whippet training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Kristen
5/5

We took our pups to the Snake Avoidance Training with Megan. Her calm and straightforward energy was much appreciated. Highly recommend for anyone that loves to hike and visit off leash parks with their pups. Thank you Megan!!

Josh Bloom
5/5

Took our dogs and was appreciative of how it went! Clearly they needed the training bc they went right for the "prop" immediately, but by the end of the session they knew what to do and stayed at distance. I recommend 100pct for anyone looking for safety training for your tiny family members!

Randy Parker
5/5

Our three dogs received snake avoidance training. She was friendly and patient with each dog (and owner). We plan to return next spring to reinforce the training. Book a session to protect your pup -- Colorado has lots of snakes!

Amy Santello
5/5
We met with Meg for Snake Avoidance Training for our 2 year old dog, who hikes with us and loves the Westminster dog park, a well-known rattlesnake habitat (we only go there during the winter, but even so..). Meg is very knowledgeable and explained the training session very thor…Read full reviewClose full review

We met with Meg for Snake Avoidance Training for our 2 year old dog, who hikes with us and loves the Westminster dog park, a well-known rattlesnake habitat (we only go there during the winter, but even so..). Meg is very knowledgeable and explained the training session very thoroughly; it eased our nervousness. It went well, and our dog got the idea right away to avoid snakes as soon as she smells or sees them. We will definitely come back for the recommended refresher next year. And, we plan to continue to do some additional training with Meg in other areas. Highly recommend!

Dimitri Michaloutsos
5/5

We had a great experience with Meg at Front Range K9 Academy’s rattlesnake avoidance course. I definitely came away with more confidence that my dog developed strong recognition and avoidance skills around rattlesnakes. Meg was excellent, knowledgeable, professional, and great with my dog throughout the entire course.

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