Soul Dog has a dedicated and incredibly passionate community of volunteers, fosters, and employees…read more They save TONs of animals and provide vet care for many more every year. I have adopted a dog from and fostered kittens for SDR and while the process can be slow and imperfect - every single person involved is doing their very best to do what is right for all these beautiful souls

Wonderful rescue organization and caring staff. We found an incredible cat that is amazingread more

My husband and I just adopted a dog from the Shiba Scout Rescue, and we love this little dog so…read moremuch already!! Though the adoption process is long (including a 9 page application, review of app, match-up with a dog, home visit, and finally the actual adoption process), it is so worth it, because for the price of the dog (which varies depending on the age/ability of the dog you are adopting), you get: spay or neuter, vaccinated for distemper/parainfluenza/parvovirus vaccine, deworming, microchip, a 1 hour personal training session or a professional training course at a Shiba Scout Rescue approved facility and senior dogs 7 years or older will also be given a dental if necessary. What I loved most about adopting through the rescue is that we received our dog already knowing that he would be good with our cats and with kids, when we decide to start a family. They keep the dogs for a time to observe them so they can give you a general idea of what kind of dog you are getting. While it is a longer process than adopting a dog through an animal shelter or humane society, I think it is so much more worth it because you already know the dog's personality (for the most part), and whatever problems may arise can be solved through the training course provided in the adoption fee.

A wonderful rescue. Very helpful! You know that the dogs are well taken care of by how informed…read morethey are about the Shiba breed and doggie behavior. Their positive training and high standards of care are unparalleled.

I cannot recommend Beth, Wayne, and Canine Companion Consulting enough…read more We rescued two dogs at once (not something I'd recommend): Shifty, a stray who was adopted and then returned to the shelter for his so-called "high prey drive" (he turned out to be under two years old, not four), and Cera, a four-month-old preventably deaf and blind double merle. At the time, we already had a calm pack of three older dogs, so we thought we were ready. We weren't. Shifty was a whirlwind of anxiety, trauma, and FOMO despite our best efforts with food, routine, and enrichment -- and we had no idea how to communicate with a deaf and blind puppy. Let alone two puppies. We interviewed many trainers -- and I've worked with others in different states -- but Beth and Wayne are better than all of them combined. Truly. They are not only phenomenal trainers but also compassionate, brilliant, and kind humans. From the very first tearful phone call, they met us exactly where we were and gave us hope when surrendering felt like our only option (even though we were against it). They trained us as much as they trained Shifty, and the difference was immediate. Their one-on-one sessions gave us tools to navigate Shifty's trauma, and their puppy school helped us properly socialize him. They even taught us how to communicate with Cera and build commands for her despite her being both deaf and blind. Their facility is gorgeous and expansive -- the first time we visited, Shifty tore around the entire perimeter of the yard in pure joy. We realized then he needed a bigger yard, and their support even helped us navigate moving to Hawaii with five dogs on a plane. They even checked in afterward to make sure it went smoothly, long after our training sessions were finished. Who does that? Only trainers who genuinely care. They also have a huge room when the weather stinks and a cute little store with helpful products. We love using our flirt pole from them! Beth and Wayne go above and beyond. They're honest, compassionate, and endlessly patient. If we still lived in Colorado, we'd invite them over for dinner or board games -- that's how much we adore them. And if we ever need a trainer again, we'd happily work with them virtually over trying to find someone local. They're just that good. Today, as I write this, Shifty is calmly stretched out behind me, paws crossed, at peace -- something that felt impossible a year ago. Our whole family is thriving because of Beth and Wayne. No words will ever fully do them justice, but here's my best attempt: THANK YOU, BETH AND WAYNE. You changed our lives.

Before we had Beth and Wayne help us with our dog, we…read morecouldn't even cut his nails or we could not take him to the vet without him freaking out and not letting anyone touch him. Our dog had fear aggression, so we asked Beth and Wayne to help us out. After few private lessons we started to understand how to handle our dog, so he started to be nicer to us and strangers. We could start introducing him to new people and trimming his nails without him barking or nibbling at us.

This place is gorgeous and the family loves all the sweet Dogs! My Nutmeg has stayed several days…read morerunning and always comes home happy and healthy. She gets grooming while there and snuggled a bunch! Can't ask for a better place when I have to leave my girl!

very unprofessional, we used them couple of times,it was mistake…read more I asked her to not place our pup in cage, because our dog its not use to it, then I went to pick our dog and she was in small cage with another dog? They are just a bunch of liers.Few days ago, we were coming back from vacation, and have to ask friends to pick our dog up, because princess Rachele said we have to be there before 12:00?it was Saturday, not asking to get up in middle of the night but just later afternoon. so don't say you are open 24/7. Giving her extra tip it wont help either. Waste of money, If you love your dog don't go there. Cant trust them at all.

DO NOT Use this place if you love your dogs, They will mistreat them and one so called groomer…read morechocked our dog so badly we had to take him to the vet, Also they will spray your dog with compressed air if they bark this is also unsafe and can do serious damage to their eyes ,Frankly I would NOT take a cockroach to this place

WORSE SPOT EVER ! I had a horrible experience with my dog. He is a non-violent dog and one of the…read moregroomers claimed he was super aggressive. He does not act out especially with the cats we have at home ! The appointment took 5 hours ! This is absurd ! After the appointment he came back to me super scared and wasn't comfortable anymore. I do not recommend this place at all !

Fantastic group of people! We just adopted a puppy from the last night and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. Friendly team, knew the dog and generously shared info. The kennels were clean and the whole place was welcoming. I have been to many other places that smelled horrendously of pet excrement and just felt unhealthy. At NOCO Humane Society you can tell they care about their charges but also want to engage with people coming in. Amazing experience.

I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with the Humane Society that I feel compelled…read moreto share. I turned in a stray dog that I was going to adopt if her previous owner didn't come forward. Based on her teeth, face, and personality, she appeared to be less than a year old. Unfortunately, I later discovered that she was pregnant, and after having a stillborn puppy in there care , she became understandably depressed and stopped eating. It's well documented that such traumatic experiences can lead to reactivity in dogs THAT YOU CAN WORK PAST . it was clear upon finding her that she had been abused skinny and scard of dogs and people , a concern I explicitly expressed to the Humane Society staff. What infuriated me the most was their decision to euthanize her as she was there for less then 4 weeks without informing us, stating reactivity and aggression not exploring any of the other rehabilitating options THEY HAVE to keep this yung dog alive . This felt not only unprofessional but also unethical, especially given the provisions of the Colorado Animal Rights Act, which emphasizes the humane treatment of animals. This decision is particularly egregious considering that, in the week I cared for her before turning her in, her reactivity stemmed purely from fear, a natural response to her past trauma and current situation and through out all that she loved kids . She was a scared, young animal in need of care, not a death sentence. I am beyond disappointed with the lack of communication and compassion shown in this situation. To add insult to injury, they have been ignoring my phone calls. When I did manage to speak with someone, the woman on the phone was incredibly rude, speaking to me as if I were a child and twisting my words to justify their decision to euthanize a dog whose life could have been saved. They took a life that deserved to live. Animals deserve better, she deserved better. I hope that by sharing this experience, the Humane Society will reflect on their practices and improve upper management because clearly this decision was made out of pure laziness The avoidable loss of this dog's life is a profound failure on their part. I am the way they are in the way. They handled this whole thing. I'm very hatred for the staff that decided to go through with this and not speak up.

Kaitlin has an energy that makes dogs instantly relax and pay attention. Our new rescue pup was…read morefearful of his kennel, but panicky and destructive if we left him out overnight. Within 5 minutes of Kaitlin working with him, he was happily entering his kennel and waiting patiently when we left the room for a few minutes at a time. We continued practicing the simple process she taught us, and now he's happily "kenneling up" when we need him to, and getting used to being in it overnight! Thank you so much Kaitlin!

We recently adopted a 10 month old German Shepherd from Boulder Humane Society. Smart, loving, and…read moreout of control 70 lb puppy. After interviewing several trainers we made an instant connection with Kaitlin who has 3 German Shepherds of her own. In one visit she had our dog who has never walked on a leash walking by our side and sitting on command. Kaitlin is incredibly patient with both us and our wild new family member and I look forward to working with her until our puppy learns all her manners. Thank you Kaitlin!

I took my dog, Bailey to Alli's class after explaining to her how skittish Bailey is of other dogs,…read moreand how mean she gets when in new situations. I told Alli the ultimate goal would be to take Bailey to work with me each day so she could be enjoyed by the people I work with and work for. But, I'd be happy w just being able to go for a pleasant walk. Alli assured me the best thing for Bailey would be her group class. I was very hesitant (because I didn't want Bailey to bite another dog) but, wanted to give Bailey more freedom and have a more relaxed life w her, so I decided to trust Alli's recommendation and give the class a shot. Bailey was so scared during the first 20 mins of our first class, by the end of that very first class, she was so engaged and excited to please me. She has loved every minute of Alli's class. About 20 other dog owners go to the class I attend w my dog, and I know Alli has 3 other group classes she teaches during the week. It's been fun and AMAZING to see the progress in all of the dogs that come to class week over week. The owners seem happier w their pets, the dogs are calmer and you can see all the personalities emerging as the stress of bad behavior is gone. We have done 6 weeks of classes and have 3 more to go. I felt like I got my money's worth out of the instruction after week 2. I have no doubt that Bailey will be showing up to work with me very soon. Alli really knows her stuff. It's obvious she loves animals and is on a mission to make dog and human lives better. 10/10 recommend Alli for your dog training needs.

We love Alli! While we loved our pst dog training experience, they were unable to help us with our…read moreseparation anxiety issues. Additionally, leash walking has never been more enjoyable!