With over 25 years of hands-on experience and a passion shaped by her own challenging (and lovable!) pack, Cristina blends compassion, real-world expertise, and a full toolbox of training methods to help dogs of all kinds thrive. Based in Monument, Colorado, she’s dedicated to transforming chaos into calm and guiding both pups and people through the rewarding journey of training.
We believe in using a balanced training approach tailored to each dog, not one-size-fits-all methods. Every dog is different, and we embrace the tools and techniques that best support their success.
We train for the real world. Our goal is to help dogs and owners navigate everyday life with confidence, calm, and joy, at home, in public, and on adventures.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall trainingCustomer-reported
Socialization
Behavior support
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and train
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Advanced training
Dog sports
Agility
Training approach
Balanced training
Additional services
Boarding
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Anxious Dogs
Collar Training
Dog Collar
Dog Crate
Dog Enrichment
Dog Family
Dog Leash
Dog Mental
Dog Training Programs
Dog Training Techniques
Dog Walkers
Field Trip Training
Guide Training
Home Lesson
Individual Learning
Leash Train
Odor Control
Off Leash Adventures
Site Training
Training Lesson
Training Your Dog
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5/5We rescued a 9 month old highly energetic and anxious lab who had only ever lived in a dog run. She was timid around people, reactive, jumping our 6 foot fence, etc... Cristina truly changed the game for her. She needed structure to thrive and feel safe, and Cristina did just tha…Read full reviewClose full review
We rescued a 9 month old highly energetic and anxious lab who had only ever lived in a dog run. She was timid around people, reactive, jumping our 6 foot fence, etc... Cristina truly changed the game for her. She needed structure to thrive and feel safe, and Cristina did just that. Now she is amazing on and off leash, we constantly get compliments about her behavior, and she is feeling more and more confident maneuvering the world. If you are considering Cristina's board and train program, you won't regret it. From here on out, all of our future dogs will be attending!
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Kori Fletcher
5/510 months post training and things are going better than ever!
We reached out to Cristina because one of our dogs was a very rough player and did not know how to greet other dogs. He would end up scaring the other dog and owner and stressing me out.
We did the two week board and …Read full reviewClose full review
10 months post training and things are going better than ever!
We reached out to Cristina because one of our dogs was a very rough player and did not know how to greet other dogs. He would end up scaring the other dog and owner and stressing me out.
We did the two week board and train and I am very happy with the results. Cristina trained our dog on some basics we had overlooked and then taught us how to communicate with him so that he understood what we were asking. As we live remotely, we love the use of the training collars and now know how to use them effectively.
It has been night and day difference in our relationship with our dog. I enjoy our walks again and I have the confidence and knowledge on how to communicate with my dog.
This was the best investment I have ever made and I highly recommend her.
Two and One year update! We had our second dog go through the board and train program too because we were so impressed. We are still doing amazing with our dogs. It is such a complete joy to be able to communicate effectively with them. We have daily wins anywhere from calling them off squirrels, to being 20 ft from a moose and having them “leave it” and heel as we quickly left the area. From greeting/or not greeting dogs on the trail to being able to be around a lot of dogs and playing respectfully. We are still very happy with the training.
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Pam Moxley
5/5
Cristina was great with our Great Dane. She worked with us to correct behaviors when Atticus would slip into old habits. We did her board and train program and he came back a new dog.
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Phil chase
5/5
My two rotts came back from training to mind their commands and became a working part of the family. They respond immediately to e collars when walking or working in the field. Cristina is a professional and trains your dog. My issues were resolved. Appreciate her follow ups to see how they are doing. Highly recommend Cristina if you need dog trading!
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Catherine Taylor
5/5Our puppy, Bruce, went for a board-and-train program. I am SO glad that we chose Fusion! In just a few weeks, Cristina established a super solid foundation for on-leash and off-leash skills. Because she helped him develop default calmness and responsiveness in all kinds of situat…Read full reviewClose full review
Our puppy, Bruce, went for a board-and-train program. I am SO glad that we chose Fusion! In just a few weeks, Cristina established a super solid foundation for on-leash and off-leash skills. Because she helped him develop default calmness and responsiveness in all kinds of situations, it has made it incredibly easy for us to maintain and further develop all aspects of Bruce’s training. It was also clear that he LOVED his experience there. Cristina has also helped us tremendously with questions and advice in recent months as Bruce has matured. I’d give even more stars if I could!
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