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Top Paw K9 Academy

Denver, Colorado

4.6/5· 142 Google reviews

About Top Paw K9 Academy

Effective training is a partnership between dog and handler based on trust, love, and science. Dogs are more complex and advanced than we think and so is training them. Training a dog is about mutual trust and respect. Being receptive to different training methods is essential in bringing your dog to their full potential. Each dog is unique to their breed, just as much as they are to their own learning style; therefore relying on one training method is impractical. That’s why I don’t choose a specific technique for every dog. One method could be detrimental to another. My life’s passion and purpose is to bring you and your dog closer than ever through trust, communication, and an understanding of each other.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training Customer-reported
  • Recall training Customer-reported
  • Socialization Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training Customer-reported
  • Separation anxiety Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Class options

  • Makeup classes

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support Customer-reported
  • Personalized training plans
  • Photo updates Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Animal Training
  • Canine Coaching
  • Day Program
  • Deep Clean
  • Dog Rescue
  • Dogs Walking
  • Extensive Training
  • Facility Dog
  • Flea & Tick
  • In-Person Training
  • K9 Rehab
  • Main Training
  • Off Leash
  • Pack Program
  • Person Sessions
  • Problem Behaviors
  • Raising & Training
  • Rehoming Dogs
  • Site Training
  • Specific Training
  • Sport Dog
  • Training Your Dog

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 5142 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 20
  • Leash training 16
  • Board and train program 12
  • Basic obedience training 10
  • Video updates 8
  • Confident pup 5
All 10 topics
  • Individualized training 5
  • Reactive dog training 5
  • Adoption process 4
  • Virtual training 4

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Andrea Walden-Morden
5/5
Jen is great! My dog is well trained, but very reactive. It’s really awful. Jen set us up with a very detailed daily schedule. And like detailed. Lots of activities, specifically described and told when to do them and what order to do them in. And it took us a while. But we stuck…Read full reviewClose full review

Jen is great! My dog is well trained, but very reactive. It’s really awful. Jen set us up with a very detailed daily schedule. And like detailed. Lots of activities, specifically described and told when to do them and what order to do them in. And it took us a while. But we stuck with it and already my pup is so much easier to manage. We are still working together, and I like that we go at my pace/my dogs pace and also that she is sooooo detailed about what to do. Definitely recommend.

Diego Herrera
5/5
Its was a long 28hour drive from Florida to Colorado that I was being told wouldn't be worth it. I had been following and speaking with Jennifer for months before I fully committed. I was finally able to take my dogs Luna and Athena to train and from the moment i met Jennifer in …Read full reviewClose full review

Its was a long 28hour drive from Florida to Colorado that I was being told wouldn't be worth it. I had been following and speaking with Jennifer for months before I fully committed. I was finally able to take my dogs Luna and Athena to train and from the moment i met Jennifer in person i knew it was going to be worth the drive. She was so welcoming and her passion/love for the animals gave her an aura you couldn't miss. Luna had been attacked by another dog and since then she wouldn't let no other animals nor people near my family. As of today Luna has been out and about, spreading love to all who visit and going to her first soccer practice with my dad. I love her turn around and i am truly thankful for Jennifer willing to take on the extra work for my dad to be stressed free when taking Luna out. Athena is one of Lunas puppies that will be staying with my mother in law. Puppy camp definitely got her out of her timid shell and now she is riding 4 wheelers and running all throughout the land and into the river with full confidence. For anyone who thinks its a long drive... believe me.. it was well worth it and i would do it again.

Rachael Hoover
5/5
I sent my 1 year old mini aussie to Top Paw K9 and am so so happy with the results. Before I sent my dog he was constantly anxious and overstimulated in any new environment, had a difficult time settling in the home, and was very fearful of children. I am so impressed with everyt…Read full reviewClose full review

I sent my 1 year old mini aussie to Top Paw K9 and am so so happy with the results. Before I sent my dog he was constantly anxious and overstimulated in any new environment, had a difficult time settling in the home, and was very fearful of children. I am so impressed with everything Jen did for my dog. She is a very kind, compassionate, and knowledgable dog trainer. She takes the time to answer any and all questions, explain training clearly and has always been communicative when I've had questions - during his board and train and after. My dog is truly a much happy and less anxious dog after his board and train. I have nothing but good things to say about Jen and Top Paw K9!

Tatiana Dunlap
5/5
When I say Jen saved our lives I mean it. We had a German shepherd who was afraid of anyone and anything. He was very protective of me and especially my wife. It made him so anxious feeling like he had to protect us all the time and he was never happy. He would react to bikes, st…Read full reviewClose full review

When I say Jen saved our lives I mean it. We had a German shepherd who was afraid of anyone and anything. He was very protective of me and especially my wife. It made him so anxious feeling like he had to protect us all the time and he was never happy. He would react to bikes, strollers, runners, bikes, skateboards, other dogs, people who were too close, everything!!! We sent our dog to two board in trains before we met Jen and they ruined our dog. He wasnt confident, he was so scared of punishment, and he was not truly happy. He couldn’t even rest in his own home. Jen was honestly our last hope after Koda bit my cousin in the face. We were afraid we would have to give him up. It broke my heart to pieces but I hated him being so miserable. Finally we sent him with Jen and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Not only does Koda not react anymore to triggers, he is so happy!! He actually SMILES now! It’s the cutest, sweetest thing and I wish everyone got to enjoy this side of him. Jen taught us how to handle him properly and build our relationship back with him. She also taught us something VERY important that I think every dog owner should know, your dog isn’t going to like everyone and they aren’t going to like every dog. It is important to advocate for your puppies space, and if he is uncomfortable you help him through the hard situation. I really can’t thank Jen and k9 academy enough for what they have done for our family. Today Koda came home and he was a completely different dog. Confident, happy, and his recall is amazing. All we really wanted was just to be able to take him on hikes, and have him walk by triggers without him reacting. We got that and so much more. Seriously love Jen and don’t know what we would do without her.

Blair Bernhardt
5/5

I adopted my dog Shiraz from the new beginnings program through Jennifer. She really takes the time to get to know you as the costumer and gives you feedback on the training and how the process is going. She is always open to questions and responsive in a timely manner. I would 100% work with Jennifer again and consider taking my other dog to her as well.

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