I will never take my pet here. I entered my information on their web portal for a future visit. I…read morewant to preface that I did request a busy time in which many folks are on vacation. I was told my reservation was pending and I needed a screening to take place. No problem! My dog is an amazing guy I knew he'd pass. The owner also asked me to please enter my credit card info. So I took time off work to take him there. He passed no issue. I asked the woman at the screening if it meant my dog was accepted and she said the reservation should go through and to be in touch. I wait a day after not hearing and go on their web portal to see my reservation was cancelled. At this point 5+ days have passed since I began the process because nobody there answers a phone and you can only contact them via their portal and wait for a response. After finally hearing from them the owner proceeds to tell me my dog will be on a waitlist. There never was any room for him to begin. She could've easily told me that BEFORE the screening, BEFORE she takes my credit card. She has the audacity to tell me it's a good lesson for me (which had me so angry I started to get emotional because I've lost five days of searching for a place for my beloved pet!). I tell her she could've been honest and she said "I get hundreds of calls per day." It's as easy as knowing your availability and looking at my dates. The end of the conversation told me everything I needed to hear to understand her real motivation--she said "Well the next time you go on vacation and you plan better you're all set up here to bring him here." She only ever cared about future $ and manipulatively making it "easy" the next time I need a place. Gross way to operate. She has no idea of my situation. She has no idea the place my pet was scheduled far in advance had to close for a time that happens to fall when my dog was scheduled because of a COVID sickness. I don't expect her to accommodate my dog when she has no room. I do expect honesty and professionalism which seems greatly lacking. I'd not trust her with my best friend and beloved dog.

It's disappointing that after an extended period of taking my two dogs there, that they can't…read moreoverlook a misunderstanding I had about their passes and reservations. I was charged $60 for a no show. However, I was informed that I had no more visits on my pass. But since I had not cancelled my future reservations, they were happy to charge me. In the past I had also overlooked a few things. One if which is when they used to take calls, I asked if I could stop by to feed my dogs. (I thought they were fed by my partner). I was told that it was not possible because all doors are locked after 9 am! Strange that I was refused access to my fur babies. As a result, I've never seen what it's like once they are dropped off. You receive a photo or two of them and a report card. No webcam. The portal to make reservations and buy passes is also confusing and cumbersome. They also don't take calls now and all communication is via email to a generic email. Sometimes it's just good to be able to talk to someone. They will also not hesitate to use a bark collar on your fur baby if they think it's necessary. If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy customer facing experience, this isn't it. There isn't a reception. You pass your dog to someone at the gate. They hand over you dog through the gate when you pickup. Location is off an extremely busy road. When you leave the facility, you'd better step on the gas as the traffic coming down the hill is usually is at least 70 miles an hour. I hope this helps others make an informed decision about this establishment.

I took a class last winter, hopefully this teacher is no longer there. She was young. I was not…read moreimpressed because she wasn't focused on her students. I should have asked for my money back. She often rushed through things. She didn't have an awareness of how to teach human adults, by saying something , show something, say it again in a different way, show it again slowly. She said it once, showed it quickly then expected us to do it. She would show something, then have us go do it while she talked with her friends she brought in. She didn't pay attention to her students. She only offered help when I was struggling if I asked for her help, she didn't notice when people were struggling. She was stern and not approachable. She said she had lots of experience training. Perhaps that was true but she needs to work on people skills to be a group dog trainer. This intro class was designed to rush us through a program of a bunch of different things every time so that maybe we felt we learned a lot and got our moneys worth, rather than make sure we had important things down really well. The instructor said that after we finished the class we could come in for open play. I called and left a message about this twice but no one called me back. The place was freezing cold in the winter and smelly. I've heard other people like this place, but I won't go back. I also read the review about a woman abusing a dog here and people being rude. Big fat NO.

I visited the Canine Learning Center with a friend, as I am thinking about getting a dog and would…read morewant a friendly place to train and also meet the local canine community. I was fortunate to watch a class and was super impressed. It is under new ownership - Brad and Kathy are really helpful and friendly. The space is super clean and inviting. They offer a huge range of classes from beginner to competitive in many disciplines - Very encouraging of all levels and creates an awesome environment to learn and grow. I am looking forward to coming back there for more classes.

The Lisa Rockland Method is the way to go! I have a one year old, intact male Weimaraner. I was…read morestruggling with training him to be calm and act appropriately when people would enter the house. He jumped, ran circles around them, became extremely hyper, and barked aggressively (even at people that live in the house with us). In addition to that, he was a little skittish in general and is still very nervous around other dogs. Lisa came to my home and the training began immediately. She was only there for an hour, but Lisa is so intuitive to dogs' individual personalities that the insight she provided gave me the tools I needed to correct the behaviors. There are a lot of opinions and dog trainers out there; using other methods, training took me weeks, and months to even see a slight change in the behaviors I was trying to correct. It has only been a few days since Lisa came for training, but his behavior and demeanor has drastically improved, and he is actually responding to what I teaching him! I am looking forward to continuing my training with Lisa in her Behavior 101 class to improve his approach to other dogs, and my ability to be an effective and responsible dog owner. Lisa has given me the confidence and the tools to be the best dog owner I can be. She is the ONLY dog trainer I would recommend, and the only one I will use in the future. Thanks, Lisa!

I've known Lisa for a long time. Twice in the past I'd reached out for help with dogs with…read moredifficult behavior problems so when recently adopting a young puppy, I signed up for some private sessions right away before we started any bad habits. As usual Lisa was amazing. On the way home after the second session, my partner turned to me and said he'd learned more in five minutes with Lisa than he'd learned in all the regular puppy classes we'd attended locally. I couldn't agree more. Thank you Lisa.

I am so glad that I put my two year old Aussie in training with BlackPaw. Prior to his board and…read moretrain he started having reactions to dogs, people, my horse...after training he is so much better adjusted and I have tools to help in any situation. Before training, walking my pup was stressful. He was pulling on me so badly that it made walks stressful. Now, his heel and sit stay make walks so enjoyable! Thank you for helping Oslo and I. Life is just a little more enjoyable now after his board and train!

Our 2-year old Stella had impulse control and leash reactivity issues due to anxiety and fear…read more Taking her to places like an outdoor coffee shop or Home Depot was so frustrating because she couldn't control her excitement and we couldn't control her. So, we just stopped taking her. And, after a very bad reaction to a dog on our walk, where she redirected on me, I would get scared any time we saw a dog when we were out walking and did my best to just avoid dogs altogether. We finally decided we couldn't fix Stella on our own and we decided to take her to Black Paw Dog Training. The training we ALL received has changed our lives! Since her graduation, we have enjoyed Saturday pack walks with other graduates and Stella has done great, walking side by side with other dogs, passing dogs out on the trail and staying in a perfect heel. I never thought it could be possible. She plays ball in a neighborhood park and has perfect recall. And our walks and ball playing in the neighborhood are totally different. She can pass dogs on the trail and just walk on by without losing her mind. And taking her with us to stores is now a fun outing. No more whining. No more pulling. Just a well-behaved pup. Bernadette and Cecilia have opened up a whole new world for us that we never thought was possible. We cannot thank Black Paw Dog Training or recommend them highly enough.

Our recent experience with Holly and Scott at NOCO Bark Busters was STELLAR! From the moment they…read moreinteracted with both Jack and Bodhi we saw nothing but empathy, caring and results. They collaborated with us on every part of the process while giving us amazing tools and thoughts to move forward. The opportunities Holly and Scott shared for us to have loving boundaries with our fur babies are and will allow us to continue to feel whole as a dog/human family. They not only speak DOG but understand DOG more than anyone we have ever encountered. We highly encourage you to contact NOCO Bark Busters and even more deeply solidify the bond and trust with your dog family.

Carol has been more amazing then I could have ever hoped! If I could give her more then 5 stars I…read morewould. At the end of January my boyfriend and I decided to adopt a 9 month old golden retriever mix from our local shelter. After bringing him home, we decided we wanted to find a trainer to help us teach him much more then just sit and stay because we want him to be able to come with us all over. We looked around Loveland and Fort Collins for trainers, and eventually decided that having an in-home trainer would be the best route for us, and that's what led us to Carol. From the very first lesson our dog has shown amazing improvement, and she is always helpful and eager to provide any tips or information she can. We went from having a crazy hyper puppy, who barked and jumped up constantly, to a calm, well mannered, sweet boy who listens to us and respects us. I look forward to every lesson because I know my dog and I are going to learn so much. If you are looking for a trainer I would HIGHLY recommend her and the Bark Busters method, it's worth every penny and more.

Highly recommend Dog Dynamix!!! Dropped my 2 dogs that were both leash reactive and have had…read moreamazing results! Natalie was able to train both of them to heel together and not be leash reactive anymore. They are great with sending daily pictures and videos and once a week you get a report card that lets you know of the your dogs progress. Natalie also was amazing when we picked up the dogs with teaching us how to reinforce the new training and answering all of our questions. While its definitely an investment ($$$), it's 1000% worth it. Went from having dogs that are constantly pulling on the leash, to dogs that walk right by my side!

In May, my daughter and I planned an August road trip to Montana with my dog Hank. Sadly, Hank…read moredied the middle of June. I decided to wait until after our trip to look for a new rescue; however, a friend in Texas asked if I would please take a stray that her grand kids had found there. They couldn't keep him, they were unable to find anyone else to take him and they didn't want to drop him off at a rescue shelter there. Hence, I ended up with an untrained but loveable stray named Buddy. Due to the short amount of time before our trip, I looked for a place to teach him some manners. Based on a recommendation from another company and the glowing reviews on the web, I dropped him off at Dog Dynamix for 3 weeks of board and train for $3,495. Pricey, but I was glad they would be able to complete his training before we left for Montana. Imagine my surprise when Buddy came back to me unable to do anything that he hadn't been doing when I dropped him off. He could do a little heeling for very brief periods provided there were zero distractions. Same with 'sit'. Didn't know 'stay' or 'down'. No basic obedience behavior whatsoever. What I got for my $3,495 was 1 pet cot, 1 slip leash, 1 remote collar set and 4 cans of dog food (not a part of his regular diet). I did not get a dog that exhibited any training. Fortunately, he's still very loveable. I would not recommend Dog Dynamix for anything other than possibly boarding.

K9cation has been a game-changer for us and our pup, Sadie! We've been regulars for both daycare…read moreand boarding, and I can't say enough good things about the care and attention she receives. The best part? She gets to play all day! Unlike other places where dogs are crated for long periods, K9cation ensures they get plenty of exercise, socialization, and fun throughout the day. Sadie absolutely loves it here--she comes home happy and tired (the best kind of tired!), which tells me she's had an amazing time. Whether it's daycare or an overnight stay, I know she's in the best hands with their caring and professional staff. We wouldn't trust anyone else with Sadie, and we're so grateful to have found a place that treats her like family. If you're looking for a place where your pup can play all day and be loved just as much as at home, K9cation is the one! Would highly recommend to any dog parent!

From the owner: K9cation our dog's favorite place to play & stay. Boarding, Daycare, Training, Grooming, Pool, Dog…read moreSports. Offering two ranch style locations offering luxury, boutique style boarding with vacation amenities, all day play, 30 min or less from DIA. All day play, luxury glass suites, professional staff, trainers, pool included, low per cal day rates.

Robin was fantastic to work with! She helped my daughter work with her rescue shepard cross dog…read morelearn more consistency with on leash behavior. We did a few sessions at our house, then started our weekly sessions out at parks, university campus, and for "graduation" day took him to the Tractor Supply Company. He became a much more confident dog in the process learning loose leash walking, did some obstacle work to keep his attention, learned sit/stay and down/stay at distance, and began recall work. She also learned some beginning work on running with her dog with sled dog type commands to provide direction. It was fun, informative, and Robin was super knowledgable and provided lots of philosophy behind the training methods which were built mostly on positive reinforcement and some balanced training methods as needed. I highly recommend!

From the owner: K9 Academics provides private, in-home dog training throughout Northern Colorado, specializing in…read morereal-world behavior and practical results for everyday life, with more than 40 years of experience using a balanced training approach. Training is tailored to each dog and owner, focusing on clear communication, calm behavior, and reliable responses both in the home and in public. Common areas of work include reactivity to people or dogs, behavior issues in the home, puppy development, and overall obedience. Sessions are one-on-one and held in the dog’s natural environment, allowing training to address real situations as they occur. Owners are actively involved in the process to ensure lasting results beyond the session. K9 Academics does not offer boarding or board-and-train programs. The focus is on hands-on coaching so owners gain the skills needed to work confidently with their own dogs. Serving Evans, Greeley, and surrounding areas within approximately a 25-mile radius.

I was a customer for almost six years but no more she charges fees on everything fee to use a…read morecredit card, fee to use paypal, fee if she doesn't get a check 10 days before she even does the service. Then when I had to cancel because my cat got sick and I thought I might have to put her down she had the nerve to charge me 90.00. She charges extra if you don't book her services so many days ahead. We own a service type business and people cancel that is the nature of a service type business deal with it and move on obviously she doesn't care about keeping a customer after six years.

Kim has been taking care of our boys for over two years. She is reliable, trustworthy and kind. She…read morehas provided pet sitting while we are on vacation, behavior training, and has been walking the boys since day one. She provides me with a text, pictures of the boys and tells me how they did on their walk...she even brings in the paper, packages and returns our trashcan to the house when it is empty! I am very thankful we found her.