We had such a great session with this trainer. In just one hour she gave us so many useful,…read moreeasy-to-follow tools and even sent notes after so we wouldn't forget anything. Our dog is reactive, and we were honestly shocked at how quickly her techniques started working. She explained things in a way that actually made sense, focused on helping our dog feel safe, and even stayed longer to help us practice around other dogs. We left feeling way more confident and hopeful. Highly recommend her if you have a sensitive or reactive pup. Also, Heidi is incredibly funny, so it was a great time!

Heidi did an excellent job with our pup, and was able to come over and do a private lesson quickly…read more We feel much more confident after just an hour session. She knew just how to teach not only the puppy, but the humans as well. We are excited to join her puppy manners class next month too!

Ethan Bonen is the new "dog whisperer. " I can't say enough about how great he was with my troubled…read morepuppy. He was very patient and knowledgeable, problem-solving issues stemming from impulse control (ie. chasing rabbits) to furniture biting. Our sessions were interactive with good feedback and information including detailed explanations on the reasons behind different dog behaviors and reactions. Ethan was also extremely responsive and flexible with scheduling, and took the time to send pictures/videos of recommendations mentioned during our sessions. My dog loves Ethan and I'm certain yours will too!

We went to the puppy play socialization class. Our pup was a little nervous in the parking lot…read moreseeing some of the other dogs but did great in the class. Eske was great working with the pups and helped us out a lot at the different stations, showed us different ways to get our pup to try out the new stuff around him. We will be back for sure. Thanks guys

We've been working with Jose for a few months. He's been awesome to work with. He's been great…read moreabout teaching us how to train our dogs. His group classes are great as well. We've really benefited from one-on-one training, and within just a few sessions, we are seeing a difference. Be ready to do the work with your dog! If you take the tools and techniques Jose teaches and implement them, it'll work, and you'll be happy and have a well-behaved dog! Additionally, his prices are some of the fairest I found after interviewing several dog trainers. He takes the approach of letting me lead in what I think my dog needs, but also offers his opinions. Thanks, Jose!

Jose at Word of Mouth Training completely changed our lives!! Our dog Otis was extremely reactive…read moreand fearful. We could barely leave the house with him. Car rides were awful, we had to cover our windows so he would not react to people or dogs walking by, and he even reacted to cartoon dogs on TV. He also started showing aggression toward our other dog. We had tried multiple training classes before and things were only getting worse. After Jose's 16 day program Otis came home like a completely different dog. Even after the first few days we could see his confidence growing and every group class showed more progress. Other dog owners even commented on how much he had changed. I truly never thought I would see Otis running around playing with other dogs but now he is a normal, happy dog. Jose fixed him and completely changed his life and ours. This is the best money we have ever spent and I will always be grateful. I cannot recommend him enough!

Gavin is an amazing dog trainer that equips you with all the tools & direction to change your goals…read morefor training. His work has brought joy to our family with our dogs' obedience skills. All the time & investment is worth it!

Very delayed in getting this review out however, it was a great experience working with Ohana…read more(Gavin) for our rescue. She was a very traumatized, mixed lab that developed a combination strong will and lack of attention or awareness of her strength. He provided helpful and compassionate training techniques that have proven to get her on a good path. He is very methodical in his training that was done in our home and neighborhood. He took time to answer our questions and was not dismissive or rude if we didn't understand or were not doing his training methods properly. He even gave us tips for our current dog. Ohana would be my go to for any future dog and highly recommend.

Providing a follow-up review after our off leash training with Randy at Diamond Dog Academy. We did…read morethe on-leash training with our dog Cheddar about a year ago and we couldn't believe the results. Cheddar would pull on the leash constantly and bolt any chance he could. A year later and we're almost done with off-leash training. Cheddar now comes back every single time without fail. This is a dog that would be halfway down the block if he slipped or broke his collar. We've also seen how much more confident and happy Cheddar is after his training. We can let him off knowing he will come back every time, and we're now even considering obedience competitions. We can't thank Randy enough for everything he's done for us.

Randall is a sincere businessman, displaying flexibility in his approach to training different…read moredogs. His expertise convinced me that my own dog would greatly benefit from obedience training.

We love Pavlov Dog Training and Quinn!! Quinn truly understands the importance of structured,…read morethoughtful training, especially for a young Golden Retriever like Ruby, and what stands out most is how much she listens to my goals and shapes the training around what matters most to us. She treats Ruby like her own while also making sure I feel confident and fully equipped with the tools and understanding I need to continue her success at home. The board and train sessions are exactly what we need and are always grounded in real-life situations, so the training translates seamlessly into everyday life. I trust Ruby and her training completely and genuinely love the relationship and foundation Quinn has helped build for both of us--we are so grateful for everything she has done for Ruby and me in helping shape a happy, well-trained Golden. Thank you Quinn!! You are the best!

We had an excellent experience with Quinn and her board-and-train program for our dogs, Nash and…read moreParker. They completed a two‑week boarding school followed by five follow‑up sessions, and the results have been fantastic. Quinn was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in our dogs' success. She did a great job not only training Nash and Parker, but also teaching us how to maintain and build on what they learned once they came home. The follow‑up sessions were incredibly helpful and showed how much she cares about long‑term results, not just quick fixes. We saw noticeable improvements in behavior, responsiveness, and overall confidence in both dogs. It's clear Quinn is passionate about what she does, and we felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in great hands. I would highly recommend Quinn to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated dog trainer

The BEST trainers! They foster great communication... training the people as well as the pup to get…read morein sync. Extraordinary results!! our pup learned all the usual commands and most importantly how to regulate and stay focused around pups, people and big distractions. She has wonderful recall and is a dream off leash. We can take her anywhere! Get you and your new pup to them and you'll be set for life!

I got Jesse, my English cream golden retriever, when he was 6 months old. He had little to no…read moretraining or socialization. Now at 9 months old, after 6 lessons and weeks of practice, practice, practice, he is a different dog. I never thought there could be such a difference in a dog in such a short time. Jesse was afraid of so much. He had to learn how to go up and down stairs and be comfortable riding in a car. Every noise on a walk startled him -- birds, cars, loud noises, other dogs, people, everything. Walking with him was a horrible experience. He pulled and sniffed constantly, lunged at people and other dogs. Nothing I did was helping because I had no idea of what to do. He wasn't much better in the house. He had no boundaries. He would not stay in one place for any length of time. He couldn't be in the backyard because he constantly ate the mulch and chewed holes in the grass. Thank goodness I found Jack! All of that has changed - in 3 months! Because of what Jack has taught me, I now am able to successfully communicate with my dog and help him gain the confidence he needs to be his best self. His energy has mellowed since he no longer has the need to take control of everyone and everything. His walks are enjoyable - even off leash. Yes, Jesse can be off leash and we hike the trails in Boulder. He comes when called and he will walk beside me with no leash if I ask him to. It's really unbelievable. There are so many things I could tell you about my amazing dog and what he can do. But you can experience it yourself if any of this sounds familiar. If you are willing to put in the time to work with you dog and do what Jack or Alex tells you, I have every reason to believe you will have great results. My daughter worked with Alex and followed her advice. She was certain her dog would never stop chasing rabbits and squirrels or be trusted off leash as well as numerous other problems. After 3 months, she too has had amazing results and now a well-behaved dog. We hike together -- with our dogs off leash. I continue to use the foundation, techniques, and education Jack provided as I continue training with Jesse. There is always room for improvement and new things for both of us to learn. I really could not have managed Jesse without Jack's help. I will always be grateful.

Oh my gosh. Adrienne Green with Bark Busters is an incredible dog trainer who teaches you to be a…read moredog pack leader and speak dog so your pup can quickly learn what you want him to do My husband and I have had dogs all our lives. Everything from Pomeranians to Labrador and Golden Retrievers and every breed, temperament and personality in between. It's easy to find trainers but it can be really hard to find a GOOD trainer! Over the years, we've spent thousands on dog behavior veterinarians, breed specific trainers, and your basic pet store group classes. All of these can work for some dogs, but not all. We lost our two black Labrador brothers this past summer to age related health problems. We were completely devestated. We didn't know if we could do it again until Jack decided for us. Jack is a male Bichon mix rescue, but who rescued who? Jack rescued us - literally ! When we got Jack home we wanted to start out on the right foot immediately. We used two online trainings - waste of money and time. We asked, searched and found several self-proclaimed and "guaranteed results" trainers. You had a time limited training. From past training experiences, if your dog didn't learn everything in that timeframe you were left feeling frustrated and confused as to what to do next. Then we found Adrienne at Bark Busters. They aren't inexpensive, but when we found out they would be partners for the life of our dog, we were hooked. In over 40 years of our dogs and training, Adrienne is the ONLY trainer who actually knows what she's doing. Jack began training as a timid puppy who then developed into a defiant teenager with an attitude. Adrienne has given us the tools and behavioral changes we needed to make to consistently provide Jack with age appropriate expectations. We now understand how to think like a dog and speak "dog". Jack is becoming calm and confident that we are the leaders and he can enjoy being a puppy. Thank you Adrienne!

Impressed with how quickly they resolved my issue with their business practice. I can't speak to…read moretheir training but happy that they followed up to refund my deposit.

ACA has provided expert training and care for our dog since he was a puppy. They are caring,…read morethorough, consistent, and effective. Koda loves to board with them and always comes home happy. All of the trainers that have taught Koda have been excellent. And they've trained us as well in the skills we need to maintain Koda's confidence and good behavior. We highly recommend Sean and his team for training, boarding, daycare, and anything else that will ensure your pup is a happy, healthy, well-behaved member of your family. Services

We could not be more thankful to American Canine University for their work with our…read moresisters-from-different-misters, Piper and Alex. They were both Covid pups and at 5 and 6 it just seemed that we were not living our best quality of life with them as we were unable to take them many places, including hiking because of their reactions to other people and dogs. It continues to be, and will always be a work in progress, but we can see and feel the benefit. Each day they grow more and it is apparent they thrive from and feel more confident from the training. We train with them daily regardless of how much time we do or do not have using the skills taught to us by the trainers at ACA. We see a bright future for our family with Piper and Alex being alongside of us on these adventures instead of at home. The hardest part of the 4-week board and train was not having them at home, however, seeing the videos and how happy they were throughout the process made it apparent they were in great hands and well cared for. It is amazing the skills we have learned as well as they support, we have gained through ACA for the duration of Piper and Alex's lives ensuring it is the best possible life they can live.

What would I have done without Jenny?!? By unforseen circumstances we found ourselves with an…read moreabused and abandoned puppy mill puppy. His behavior and fear far exceeded anything I could manage on my own, as nothing I did worked to help the Pup out. A friend of mine recommended Jenny. Jenny was amazing and God sent!!!! She supported me and gave me a lot of information on what to do to get our new found puppy to feel safe and come out of his shell. Through her walking me through what to do, contacting me to see how its going and her positive words the whole time, she was the catalyst for this puppy's recovery. Our new puppy went from being scared of us, Peeing himself when we were near and hiding in corners, to comming when I call, snuggling with me and playing all day long with his toys and our other dogs. He went from being the most sad soul I have ever met and transformed into a goofy and silly sweet boy. I accredit this to Jenny's information and guidance. He was a very extreme situation and it took a different approach and a level of understanding to get him to the place he is in now. Jenny comes highly recommended by myself and I would use her for any of my dogs or for any future needs because she is absolutely amazing!!! She is compassionate, caring, patient and you can you can tell she loves dogs with every fiber of her being!!!

Jenny is so great. Rex is already doing so much better after just two sessions. Walks 90 percent…read morebetter on a leash. Has come, sit, down, and stay down pat. Still working on drop it and leave it but much better. She is very flexible and works with us even though our schedule gets crazy sometimes. Very responsive which is important. She has a wonderful warm, firm, yet patient way with dogs. Rex loves working with her.