K9shrink and Dr. Clark, Canine Behavioral Psychologist, author, accredited expert dog trainer for Ft. Collins area offers a balanced, positive, program for solving and preventing all dog behavior problems, including fearful, reactive, and aggressive behavior. Understand your dog's mind and learn positive communication and how to effectively reward your dog so your dog learns to listen even if you don't have a treat. Dr. Clark's unique dog and puppy training is easy to learn, effective, practical, people/dog friendly, and applies to any busy lifestyle.Train WITHOUT E-collars. No force training
Choose GROUP CLASS or PRIVATE lessons.Large clean facility.
Also, competitive dog show training classes available and online video/chat instruction.
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5/5I have trained many Obedience dogs with Dr. Clark and have had #1 Papillon in the Nation and #2 Toy Dog in the nation in the mid 90's and am now training a young Papillon after a 10 year break due to a couple of my Papillons reaching an advanced age.
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I have trained many Obedience dogs with Dr. Clark and have had #1 Papillon in the Nation and #2 Toy Dog in the nation in the mid 90's and am now training a young Papillon after a 10 year break due to a couple of my Papillons reaching an advanced age.
My new young Papillon is 1 1/2 years old and I began lessons with Gail October 2021 not knowing If I want to show again but there was no doubt any dog of mine was going to be socialized and have basic obedience lessons with Dr. Clark! Dr. Clark persuaded me to show this youngster in Novice Rally Obedience classes this summer and I attended my first show in Greeley 2 weeks ago winning my class with a score of 93 out of a possible 100. This past Labor Day weekend we attended the Cheyenne Kennel Club dog show and i received a 99 score on Saturday and a 100 (perfect score) on Sunday. This is all due to Dr. Clark's expert and positive techniques. I wouldn't train a dog with anyone else!
Wherther you want an enjoyable family companion or have higher expectations; this is the person you want to work with! I've accompanied friends to other dog trainers in this area who do not compare to Dr. Clark! Her methods are positively based while letting the dog (and human) know what is is the very best avenue for success! She also is the very best punch for your buck!!!! Nothing is more frustrating than watching friends spending 2-3 (sometimes more) money for dog training lessons with no positive results! Do your dog a favor and go see Gail with any and all questions. She provides group or private lessons to accomodate everyone (early evening classes available)!
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Judy Criswell
5/5
Gail (K-9 shrink) has been my "Go to person" for a LONG time when it comes to training any one of my dogs.
Her training practices are sound and EASY to understand!!
Judy Criswell
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Sue Sessler
5/5I am so very happy I was referred to Dr. Gail Clark by another professional dog handler (herding instructor). I was looking for a professional obedience trainer that has tiled their own dogs which Dr. Gail Clark has done and still is doing. I have completed the first session wit…Read full reviewClose full review
I am so very happy I was referred to Dr. Gail Clark by another professional dog handler (herding instructor). I was looking for a professional obedience trainer that has tiled their own dogs which Dr. Gail Clark has done and still is doing. I have completed the first session with my Australian Shepherd puppy, Izzy. I plan to title Izzy in obedience with AKC and ASCA titles and "High In Trial Scores". It's been very long, since I have been involved in "The Dog World" with knowledgeable trainers and I feel Gail is one of the best I have come across, since I have lived in Colorado. Not only does she teach the dog, but she also teaches you as the handler and fully explains herself "why" the dog is not learning, listening, acting out and just being an overall brat dog for the you the owner. Honestly, I am a person who does not write reviews, but I feel Dr. Gail Clark's with her experience certainly does deserves acknowledgement. Forget going to the local Petsmart, Petco's and other training facilities such as those, if you want a well behaved dog you are proud to take/walk anywhere in public she would be the trainer.
Thank you for reading this post, and sincerely I hope you find Gail as knowledgeable as I have.
Thanks Gail for your help and will see you in the next session!
Sue & Izzy
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Samantha Buening
5/5
Working with Gail was the best decision we made when working with our great dane puppy. She helped him overcome his nervousness around strangers and he has done a complete 180 since doing private lessons with her. He went from hiding behind me to now approaching strangers in public. I can't thank her enough for helping him and me.
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Susan Deal
5/5
Excellent class, well organized, lots of extra help to help people. Percises and expert instruction and lots of fun! Dog and dog handler friendly. Sucessful methods!
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