Scott is amazing, and we can't recommend Chill Out Dog Training enough! We adopted a 9 month old, 80 lb (now 110 lb) golden retriever from a local rescue in mid-2023. A complete contrast to our older collie/aussie mix, he was full of energy and naughtiness (a puppy), and a nightmare to control. Prior to being surrendered by his (previous) family, he went through two weeks of out of home boarding/training, costing upwards of $7,000. We thought this would have helped with obedience, but boy were we wrong. Fast forward two and a half years, sessions with a certified behaviorist, and failed attempts to use an e-collar, we were at a loss. He constantly displayed leash reactivity, would lunge at cars and dogs, and made it so we would rarely walk anywhere. He almost broke my finger during a break free lunge at a dog completely across a residential street! At home, dog forbid another animal appeared on the tv; he would jump and bark at everything. Then we found Chill Out... After the very first session with Scott, our big boy golden was a different dog. Scott set is up with the right tools to refocus our dogs behavior and break him of his leash reactivity. That very first walk was pleasant and uneventful. We almost felt foolish for claiming bad behavior. What we needed was the right trainer and methods to help our dog change behavior. Like I said at the beginning, I can't recommend Chill Out Training enough. read more

Chill Out Dog Training - Our big boy golden - Pet Training Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a great experience with Cameron, he came out to give us some tips for integrating our dog and cat. They've been getting along great and Cameron's tips were very helpful in knowing what we should watch for and teaching my dog place to get him on control. read more

Chill Out Dog Training - My dog and cat getting along great! - Pet Training Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you read no more than this first sentence, know that we HIGHLY recommend Scott and his team to train aggressive tendencies. BEST IN THE BUSINESS, period. Do yourself and your dog a favor by giving them a call, NOW. Scott was a MIRACLE worker with our dog Bear. We adopted him from the Dumb Friends League and after a month or two of bringing him home, he started showing aggressive behaviors towards other dogs. As a 160 lbs Great Dane, a dog bite is no small thing. To say I was overwhelmed would be the understatement of the year. It's painful to admit but I wanted him out, because I was so SCARED he was going to hurt someone else's little pooch, someone else's everything. I couldn't take him out alone because he'd drag me across the street. We went to another trainer first, before Scott and his team. One who deals with aggressive, court-ordered training. They did not work. It felt like we were avoiding the issue and no progress was ever going to be made. A stuffed animal dog for the entire session? You can't tell me how to manage my dog if you never see how things really are. What am I paying you for? So we tried again. Called up Chill Out Dog Training. No joke people, we were IN A DOG PARK FULL OF DOGS IN 3 SESSIONS?! Every dog is different but I'm telling you, I'd never thought we'd make it here. Not in a million years. But here we are, maybe a month and a half later?! We still have some training to go with his leash reactivity but feel so unbelievably comfortable and happy with the progress we've made and the path forward. Scott and his team are so unbelievably knowledgeable. They know the right techniques to apply depending on your unique situation. Their observations on WHY the unwanted behavior is happening is spot on. They train YOU as the owner AND your dog to tackle your toughest challenges. What I like most about their approach is that they don't shy away from the issues. They meet you at your location of choosing and they face your issues, HEAD ON. We started seeing SIGNIFICANT progress from day 1. From the first 15 minutes really. Our only regret is that I didn't call them sooner. Scott, Bear owes you HIS LIFE with us, and we love you all so much for what you've helped us achieve :) read more

Chill Out Dog Training - Bear with a new friend :) happy as a clam! - Pet Training Near Me - Denver, Colorado

After 2 session with Josh, I have seen major improvements in my dog aggressive Great Dane. Not only has Grey improved, but I feel way more confident on how to handle all situations. Josh gave me visual things to look for which has helped me be more calm and confident correcting Grey when going for walks and being around other dogs. These 2 sessions have truly changed my life. I can now confidently take Grey on walks without the fear of him acting out, and if he does, I know how to handle it! Thank you Josh! read more

Chill Out Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Scott and his team are the best! I was apprehensive about using an e-collar on our dog and they gave me several approaches we can take, as well as took the extra time to explain their training methods and make sure I was comfortable with the approach Our dog was reactive and aggressive towards other dogs and after one session saw improvements at the dog park and felt that we had the tools to continue to work with our dog. read more

I can't say enough good things about Scott: knowledgeable, caring, professional, quick, affordable. I was desperate to make my dogs eat with no fight and Scott was able to address the problem in just one class. He followed up. He cared. read more

Recommend Chill Out Dog Training with Scott Ross. We just completed training for our 51lb greyhound mix.Major excitement issues. Just had lunch with him in tow on an outdoor patio restaurant if that gives any clue. It's worth the money for a lifetime of coexistence. read more

Chill Out Dog Training - Trainer Scott Ross on foreground , Bowie Dog out in front. - Pet Training Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had an amazing training experience with the Chill Out Dog Training Team. Our pup had aggressive reactions towards human strangers (growling, lunging, nipping) which he exhibited at the beginning of the first training session. We had already been training him on basic commands using a prong collar and e-collar. But we were in need of more insight on how to appropriately communicate with him during high stress moments with highly reactive mindset. This is where the Chill Out Dog Training Team were able to work their magic. We learned to focus on the big behavioral issues and then work towards correcting smaller behavioral issues. My favorite takeaway from our awesome experience is to let the training tools do the talking. This made all aspects of training less stressful for us and the pup. By the end of the second training session, our pup was taking treats and enjoying pets and praises from the Chill Out Dog Training Team. I highly recommend Chill Out Dog Training for any training issue you might run into with your pup. Thanks team! read more

Scott is a wizard with dogs! We have a sweet rescue boy who was resource guarding and aggressive with one of our other dogs. Huckleberry "Huck" consistently targeted our very passive male Labrador: he was incredibly impulsive, he was lashing out to assert his dominance, he was needy, and he thought he ran the roost so listening to commands was a choice. It was really upsetting and frankly, scary. The dynamic was unhealthy for everyone in the household. We always knew he was (and is) a kind, very loving boy at heart and he always showed remorse when we became upset with him, but we were at a loss at how to help him be his best self and how to keep everyone safe and happy. Please note that my fiancé and I both grew up with dogs, we have trained hunting dogs, and we have had foster dogs, but nothing we already knew worked! Scott's explanations about behaviors and directions to address them were clear, logical, and most importantly, they worked. It has been nearly a month since Huck and I worked with Scott and my heart no longer drops when food falls on the floor. I don't worry about a brawl over a grain of rice, I don't worry about if all our pups are happy and feel secure. We still have small slip ups here and there, but the progression is evident and all of our fur kiddos are actually enjoying each other's company. Everyone is more confident and Huck is significantly more affectionate to us and both of our other dogs; he loves making us happy and he understands what is expected of him. Rescue dogs can be so tough because you sometimes are undoing someone else's mistreatment... I think this is especially true with certain breeds (we think Huck is a bully mix). However, with the proper guidance, it IS possible to help them thrive and be folded into their new family. Thank you so much Scott, you changed our lives! read more

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From the minute that Scott met our dog, we realized that this training was going to be different. I was skeptical at first and thought our dog was untrainable. She had severe leash aggression and was prone to lunging at dogs and people walking by for no reason at all. After 4 lessons with Scott, we truly have a different dog. She is controllable and can walk next to another dog without the fear and anxiety that she once displayed. Scott tailored the training to fit our dog's specific issues and we couldn't be happier with the overall results. read more

Scott is super friendly, professional, timely, knowledgeable, and easy to work with ! he helped with my 6 month old pup and has really great techniques and beliefs about dog training! I highly recommend him and chill out dog training ! prices are super good too! read more

Totally worth it! We have an about 1.5 yo rescue pup. Scott is awesome! He was incredibly responsive when we first contacted him. Our dog connected with him immediately. He seems extremely knowledgeable and can talk about different ways of training a dog. I really appreciate that he tailors everything to the individual dog and goals. He assesses the dog as far as what training tools will be most effective. He talked a lot with us regarding our goals of training and totally adapted to what we were looking for. We wanted her to be good at coming to restaurants etc with us, so we had a training session at OHSO! I definitely think he genuinely recommends what's best for the dog. I do not feel like he tried to "upsell" us at all. Scott and his wife are also both lovely people that really care. They even sent us a card for our wedding! Highly recommend him for your training needs! read more

My son and I met with Scott to help my aggressive dog Jack learn to cope with being around other dogs. Scott noticed right away what would help Jack and in our first meeting/training, he had Jack walking past other dogs and generally being a well mannered and calmer dog. We have used the techniques Scott taught us and have applied them to our other dog with similar results. We as a family couldn't be happier! We are going to set up another training to work on off leash training so we can take our dogs hiking. It was the best we could have hoped for and very well worth the time and money. read more

I have a 4 year old rescue German Shepherd Beagle mix named Levi. He suffered from anxiety when outside of the home, dog reactivity, and pulled while being walked on leash. Scott took the time to fully understand my wants, as well as my dogs needs. He helped show me the proper tools to use, and how to safely and effectively use them. He helped me to understand what was going on with Levi, and how to help him get through these issues. Scott helped me to gain the confidence I needed to help Levi be a happy and respectful dog. I can confidently continue working with Levi on my own now with all the skills Scott taught me. I would recommend Chill Out Dog Training to anyone! read more

My 6 year old Shiba Inu, Lula, started working with Chill Out Dog Training a couple of months ago. Lula is very independent and has a strong pack-leader instinct. Therefore, getting her to relinquish leadership and control to my husband and I has been difficult over the years. However, once we started working with Chill Out Dog, we started seeing results quickly. We began by brushing up on Lula's manners during a walk where she learned that the human leads and she follows. Next we worked on commands and how to calmly interact with other pups. Lu is making great progress and gaining confidence thanks to Chill Out Dog! read more

We're only half way through our 6 sessions booked with Scott, and I feel like I have a new dog -- one who is already much more balanced and happy. If you're dealing with a dog with issues, you're likely not even aware of all the ways you are curtailing your life to accommodate them. When those issues start to get cleared up, and the stress lifts and normalcy returns, it's such a relief. My dog would bolt at any opportunity out of fear, and would spend days roaming the streets until his paws would bleed and he'd finally allow someone to catch him. This happened multiple times, and he had zero recall. My house had to be built up like Fort Knox, with strict protocols. The fact that I can now take him to the park off leash and rely on being able to call him back to me is more than I ever thought possible. It's life changing, for both of us -- and possibly life saving for my dog. His leash reactivity with other dogs is 80% better already. I was walking him at 5 in the morning and 11 at night to avoid the drama. Now I feel comfortable taking him anytime, anywhere. The cost of the training was definitely a stretch for me, but even if we made no further progress, I would feel that it was money well spent. Scott doesn't just train your dog for you -- he trains you to train your dog. I feel like I am getting the hang of a solid toolkit of skills that will serve me for the rest of my life, with my current dog and all future dogs. read more

I have a 7 month old yellow lab who pulled so badly on the leash when I walked her that, as she got bigger I did not feel safe walking her. After only one session with Scott she improved significantly. We had one more session and Scott gave me many tips and homework to fine tune her leash walking skills. I highly recommend Chill Out Dog Training. read more

We have nothing but good things to say about Scott! He was awesome with our dog, super easy to get in touch with initially, easy to schedule our sessions and great with communication. He has a flexible schedule and really knows what he's doing. We saw improvement after our first 90 minute session and it only continued from there. He seems to have experience with ALL types of dogs, I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the future. read more

We had a great experience with Chill Out Dog Training! Scott is an amazing trainer who not only works with the dog but with the dog owners as well. We initially went to Scott because our dog Frank randomly started to exhibit dog reactivity behavior and wouldn't stop whining and tugging whenever a dog was in sight. The walks became unpleasant to say the least. During our first 90 minute session with Scott, he educated us on why the behavior was occurring and we started to work with Frank immediately. After the first session- our walks instantly become enjoyable again- Frank ignores other dogs and walks right beside us! We then started to move onto other problem areas such as separation anxiety and social skills with Frank. Each session Scott was always professional, patient, and kind with his approach while working with Frank (and us). Just a heads up- Scott will give you "homework" and things to work on between sessions. In order to get the most out of your sessions with him be sure to come prepared with feedback and progress! read more

Great experience! Scott approaches each dog and their owner with their specific traits and goals in mind. It's not a "one package fits all" type of deal, which I really appreciate. He makes sure you get your full time's worth of education and practice in training. My dog had aggression in certain situations with other dogs, and we had to figure out which social interactions and what kind of training we would be most comfortable with while making sure my dog was able to be active and interact with other dogs. He truly cares about your relationship with your dog and respects the unique and particular traits each dog has. Highly recommend! read more

We had a fantastic experience with Scott and could not be more pleased with the results in our 4 year old cockapoo, Molly! Scott was so knowledgeable and intuitive when it came to our dog and the issues we were having. Molly was very easily excited on walks and around other dogs, and would frequently get overexerted or sometimes slightly aggressive around other dogs. With just a couple of modifications and some insight into what Molly was thinking when heading out for a walk or coming across another dog, she showed SUCH improvement in just one session with Scott. He truly knows what he is talking about when it comes to "chilling out" dogs. Thank you, Scott! read more