My dog Poppy went through their basic training and obedience course, which is six or seven weeks of classwork and watching a video each week, plus a book to read. There is a lot of duplication in the materials, but it is to hammer home the various lessons. I was OK about practicing, definitely didn't hit the hour per day as prescribed. But was pleasantly surprised with the important skills that Poppy picked up; she is completely trained on recall, which for me is the most important skill for her to have. She is also good with sitting and staying, another lesson that we practiced heavily. I would definitely recommend the course to all new dog owners. read more

Terroux Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Ted Terroux and his staff are the absolute best at what they do. They are extremely knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and clearly care about the people and pets they work with. I had taken my two rescues there several years ago for both basic training and CGC and had the opportunity to take my daughter in law's dog for the same classes this last 12 weeks. Could not have been any happier with the training we received. Thank you all so much for everything you do!!! read more

I tried calling that place couple days ago. I did ask few questions. I did want in person session only not online because I have personal reason. A trainer person said they will call me later today to schedule for my dog as when we can come. I haven't heard from them. I told them I need as soon as possible because I have reason for the next couple weeks. I understand they are busy but there's no excuse if they don't have time to call me back. read more

Not the right choice for our family. This trainer relies heavily on long, repetitive, painfully boring videos. You're supposed to watch those at home, and read his book, and teach your dog what he tells you to, and then go to class once per week so he can yell at you to try to get everyone to do exactly the same thing, at exactly the same time, in exactly the same way. If you have a 90-lb rescue and you want to teach your dog you can't physically control to heel and stand still, this is a place to do that. It is utterly, restrictively, anal and unyielding. It feels like the goal is to dominate your dog, down to forcing them to face away from you rather than looking at you while you give commands. If you face them or get on their level then you are "working for your dog." This approach is not necessary, and not enjoyable. My dogs are small and manageable. More importantly, my dogs are my kids, and my dogs have never failed to learn commands and tricks while still being allowed to have personality and engage with me and other dogs. These people don't seem to understand that you may have already taught your dog something in a different way or using a different command than what they have decided should be used-so they yell at you when you work with your dog the way you already communicate, because you're doing it "wrong" if you communicate using the command or signal your dog already knows. The guy, Ted, is particularly bad about just droning on grumpily, lecturing about what a problem your dog will be while not actually teaching new skills, and saying the same thing over and over into a microphone to the point where you can't hear anyone or anything else. There's no individualized attention, no setting goals for your own dog, and no identifying current issues and problem solving, just telling you to do the same thing over and over and over on a timeline and in an order they have decided. Don't bother to ask "why" about any of the things they are insisting you make your dog do, the staff doesn't have answers and it seems like Ted has dog-trained or brainwashed them too, they can only think in a figurative box. Oh, and FYI, you can only walk in a literal box taped on the floor, wtf???? Sessions run much too long for a puppy's patience-or for that matter an intelligent human's. My husband picked this guy based on online reviews alone, and if I had seen his style first, I would NEVER have brought my dog here. If you want a trainer who respects you, your dog, and your desire to teach your dog in a less rigid, more problem-solving, enjoyable manner, you should go elsewhere. We have already signed up with another trainer who suits us much better and won't be wasting our time with the remaining sessions at this place. A staff member actually told me that if I don't make my dog do what they want him to do, he "won't get his diploma and graduate." Oh no! Our dog won't get his puppy diploma! How will he ever get into a good dog college and canine grad school???? Is he destined for a sad, futureless life of working at McDoggles??? LOL. Also, the facility is in a strip mall in a seedy run-down area of Lakewood and there is exactly zero grass, which is not great if grass is your dog's primary potty. The room is carpeted and therefore full of pee accidents every time, which is gross. read more

I am astounded Ted's training got as many high reviews as it has. We went through Ted's entire training program, per our vet's recommendation. We went to all the classes and did all the homework - readings and webinars. Long story short, the best thing we got out of Ted's program is using the Martingale Collar. You'd be better off following popular you tubers by the name of Zac and finding good socialization opportunities for your pup. I wish I never wasted my money on this. We would have benefited a lot more for leash training at the park than training my dog to stand and stay (useless exercise IMO). Ted talks about Red/Yellow/Green zones. He says in his book you want all red zones to become green zones - but he never actually explains how to accomplish this. Our dog is generally as obedient as we can expect for a young puppy in green zones. She heels on walks, stays, and does everything we ask, at home or in green zones. My goal is to be able to walk her at the park (red zone) and he never actually addressed how to make your dog adapt to these types of situations. His advice is to avoid. Avoiding doesn't help your dog learn, unfortunately. Ted certainly has an ego as other reviews have stated. He sits up on his doggy pulpit and looks down and sighs at all the dogs and owners that need more attention. Ted definitely plays favorites. He gives the better behaved dogs more attention in class (who obviously don't need as much training) and ignores the more excited dogs who need more help. Perfect example - there was THE most calm dog I've ever seen who simply wouldn't Sit. Ted gave more attention to this dog than us and our dog who is (right now) uncontrollable because she is still a puppy. He literally walked up to this dog and said hello and was all friendly with this dog and ignored us as others were coming in (we were the first ones in class that day) and said hello to other dogs as well. The set up is HORRIBLE. This may be partially due to socially distancing guidelines. Regardless, he should limit class sizes rather than limiting the amount of space people have to work with their dogs. The first two classes we made the mistake of getting stuck against the wall (DON'T MAKE THAT MISTAKE). The small amount of space you get to work in makes you incredibly dizzy with the heel and turn exercises so imagine trying to do that against a wall which cuts your space in half. Also, in that location in the training room, you get less attention from the trainers. Lastly, you get less socialization with the other dogs during class. The whole class would benefit from smaller class sizes, more working space, and allowing more family members to participate. Ted emphasizes consistency with family members all training the same way with the same commands. But his current social distancing guidelines only allow for ONE family member per class. I felt like this made our training efforts a lot harder because it was hard to establish consistency in the household when we were alternating weeks and trying to share training messages. Also, Ted highly recommends 3X per week socialization with other dogs and recommends the Nextdoor App to find good opportunities for this and is anti-dog park (which I would tend to agree with). But, the nextdoor thing actually a really hard thing to dget other strangers to agree too. I'd totally be willing to pay extra per week if this was something Ted's team facilitated but, unfortunately this thought hasn't occurred to this team. Ted also doesn't seem to distinguish his programs based on dog age. Maybe this doesn't matter, but it seems like the older dogs in the class were generally calmer (and hey, received more attention from the trainers, how about that!). I wish there was a middle ground between puppy and obedience - especially during covid times when you can't expose your dogs as much as you'd like. Ted doesn't treat trainers/dogs equally. He ignores certain behaviors in some dogs and 'dings' others for the same things. His sessions are generally too long for what is recommended training time. An hour plus is too long for training session according to most sessions I've read. His webinars are incredibly untimely. You get information in the webinars that was in the class the week before - which would have been helpful to have GOING INTO the class when you are practicing the stuff in the webinar - rather than after the fact when you're dog f'd up in the class and the trainers told you how to improve (if they paid attention to you). Also, the webinars were supposed to go out the day after class. As the weeks went on, the webinars went out later and later in the week, which gives you less time to watch and practice prior to the next class. Sorry (not sorry) I like to do my homework. When I'm waiting on people who send out information late, it makes my job to prepare a lot harder. I'd elaborate more but I'm out of Yelp space. Long story short - look elsewhere. read more

Terroux Dog Training is the best it gets. We took our first dog (a Beagle/Dachshund mix so he's a handful) here a few years ago and it made such a difference. A few months go we rescued a dog who had no obedience training and was found homeless. She was a mess. I knew we'd be back at Terroux with her. Through Ted's training she has become such a well-behaved girl! Ted and his team will teach you one week, and then you have to work the dog everyday. By the end of it, your dogs knows that you are in charge and commands, and you have the skills to continue building on those. It's work, but so worth it. read more

How grateful I am to Tiffany and Ted! We got a puppy in March 2020 right as stay at home orders were being issued. I live in Chicago and our Denver friends mentioned their beloved trainers (Terroux Training) were conducting virtual training classes. I signed up for their virtual Puppy Building Blocks class and have been impressed every step of the way with their program. They quickly adapted their in person training to a virtual format and each session has been efficient, instructive, and so enjoyable. You can tell the amount of care they taken to develop their virtual materials and it shows! Our puppy is learning so much and I plan to sign up for their virtual Basics Obedience Class and beyond. Thank you Terroux Training! read more

I learned about Ted Terroux Dog Training from a local pet store near my home. I brought my boxer puppy to two dog training classes: Puppy Building Blocks, and Basic Obedience. Ted, Tiffany, and their staff were always great with my dog (and with me while I learned how to train him, ha-ha)! As long as you attend the classes, pay attention, and consistently practice at home, you will have a great experience. I highly recommend Ted Terroux Dog Training! read more

Terroux Dog Training - My boxer on his Puppy Building Blocks graduation day! - Pet Training Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

When my husband and I rescued a dog we did not entirely anticipate the behavioral issues that we would come to learn this dog had. We took Ted's reactive dog class and then decided to do the 7 week basic obedience class as well. Our dog seems to have suffered some trauma which has resulted in some aggressive behavior. We did graduate (miraculously) and have continued to train outside of the classes to reinforce the positive behavior, but it has been a slow process. However, we can not recommend Terroux Dog Training enough! Not only did Ted teach us how to understand our dog's needs better and how to re-train her brain to move away from negative experiences she had, we as dog owners are much more confident in our ability to handle a dog. We recently (just this morning) had two dogs in the neighborhood that had escaped swarm us as we were out for our morning walk. Our dog did not attack these dogs as they approached and continued to follow us (this is a huge milestone for us) and my husband and I were knowledgeable enough to figure a way to gather these dogs and get them back to their owners (they did not respond to any recall commands and appeared to be experienced escapees with no tags). There is so much we leaned from Ted and the gang at Terroux Dog Training that has helped us grow as dog people. We recommend this class not only for what it can do for your dog but more so for what it can do for you as a dog owner/dog person. read more

My dog and I failed Ted Terroux's class despite his staff's best efforts. So, why the 5-star rating? A very quick background: Ted's class came highly recommended from a friend with dogs that she's needed training help with, and as our dog is still a puppy (just over a year) and showed some behaviors that led us to believe she'd be of the independent sort, and we've never owned a dog before, we decided to enroll for his beginning obedience class. Ted's approach is based on positive reinforcement with correction (not negative reinforcement) applied only as needed- get your dog to do what you want by making it worth their while and cementing your bond with them. It's more lecture-oriented at the start, but that's to introduce you to concepts to help you care for your dog, but very quickly you're working with your dog the whole class time. The program is 7 weeks long, and at the end, Ted and his trainers test you and your dog on whether you can pass each of the areas they've set out; heel, stand stay, sit stay, down stay, come, and trick. Our pup passed every one of the tests except for down stay, and she came close. Ted was nice, but clear; we nearly got it, but we didn't. Was I upset with this? Well, a little chagrined, because feeling like you failed at something is never fun, but it was a major improvement over the start of the class, where puppy would barely sit unless she felt like it, and neighborhood walks were a succession of pulls and yanks in every direction. To watch your dog stand without moving, as a trainer touches her, and 17 other dogs and their owners walk around is fantastic. We were pleased with this, but what next happened cemented our opinion of Ted's professionalism and customer service. According to him, usually only 2-3 dogs in each class failed, but in our class, fully half did. I think this bothered him, because he later sent a lengthy email examining his view of the causes, and offering opportunities for each person/dog to retake two of the later classes for an additional chance to learn the skills and pass the test. The standards for each dog and owner to pass are entirely Ted's. It would have been easy for him and his trainers to say, well, let's keep to our average of only 2-3 dogs not passing to make us look good, and anyone close got passed. Having all those people come back for additional work, for free, costs money when he could just have easily said come back for a, say, 'slightly reduced' class fee. Instead he kept to his standards and his desire for us all to learn, and I commend him and his school to Yelpers looking for a trainer who backs up his commitment to high standards and customer service. Training your dog takes work, and we'll use the skills we learned from Ted to keep working with our dog. Recognize that you might not see results right away, but you will see them if you keep at it. Ted and his trainers can give you the tools to succeed with your dog. read more

My dog and I recently graduated from the basic obedience class. While he was already a mostly well-behaved dog, we still learned a lot during the 8 week course. I was first drawn to Ted's class due to his philosophy on training. His theory is that one shouldn't get locked in to one particular training approach and that different approaches work with different dogs depending on the situation. I know this to be true from my own experiences in working with a trainer that used only one technique that did not work with the rescue dog I was trying to rehabilitate. No one is saying to resort to the draconian training methods of days past or to beat any dog in to submission, but at the same time, trying to stop a dog from chewing on my leg by positive-only reinforcement doesn't really work either (besides, I kinda needed that leg). So, when I read on Ted's website that different approaches are used depending on the dog/situation/trainer, I decided to sign up for the class. I'm so glad I did! My dog is smart and sweet natured, so positive methods work very well with him. However, despite all of the books I read and having been a volunteer trainer at a shelter, I raised a dog that pulled on his leash when he wasn't attached to a no-pull harness and would not heel no matter how hard I tried. Now, 8 weeks later, he heels very well and no longer pulls. He has especially gotten better at listening to my commands around distractions thanks to the time spent in class with all of the other dogs. Please note that this isn't a class where everyone will graduate merely for showing up. There is a test at the end where you and you dog will be required to demonstrate the skills learned over the past two months. Should you not pass, however, you are welcome to return until you do at no additional charge. Once summer is over and I have more free time, I intend to continue our training (both mine and the dog's) with the Canine College. read more

Me and my husband took our 10 month old puppy to Ted for training. Our dog Zoe pulled like crazy when we went on a walk and she would listen every other time when we commanded her to do something. After Ted's training we were able to learn how to train Zoe properly and get her to do what we wanted. They don't only teach you what to do with your dog, they also explain why you need to do what you do. We had a fantastic experience and would recommend these classes to everyone. Thanks Ted, Sarah and Rick! read more

Excellent training that works - if you follow it. My wife and I brought our two big dogs in for private training to adjust some behavioral issues. Having owned dogs for several decades, we thought we knew a lot about how to train them. But two hours of private instruction with Ted had us rethinking some of our longstanding assumptions. Dogs, like people, are very individual creatures. Each needs his own approach. And Ted is an expert at tailoring an approach that works. After spending a lot of time with us and and our dogs, he gave us his book which includes everything covered in training and much more. In just two days of putting this into consistent practice, we've seen great improvements in our dogs. For example, neither dog would go down on all fours unless I showed them a treat. Now, I can get both to go down and STAY down for several minutes - all without any treats. I got them up to 10 minutes of staying down and will gradually increase the time. Keep in mind, all of this only works if you are willing to be patient and consistent with the training. It's not hard, just takes some discipline. You'll get all the effective training you need here. The rest is up to you. We still have a long way to go with our dogs, but the initial results are shockingly good. We drove a long way to come here and are very glad we did. If you want serious dog training at a fair price, look no further. read more

Mini background story ( skip if you don't care but there may be others who can relate). My husband and I adopted a Pitt mix that was once used as a bait puppy. Our spoiled dog use to be ' reactuve' towards other dogs when we first adopted him. In Chicago, we found a trainer who helped us with Pablo. Pablo loves other dogs and was happy playing with them. He couldn't have enough! Pablo started to go to dog daycare and had a ball. About a month ago, Pablo was bitten by a golden retriever at dog daycare. Since then, Pablo hasn't been the same. He growls and doesn't do well with other dogs like he use to. My husband and I found Ted's website and saw there was an Anger managment class. Luckily, Ted responded to our email, letting us know we can participate as a last minute notice. This class was an eye opener for us. We knew he was spoiled but we didn't realize how much if an independent dog he already was. He is a great dog but he really doesn't have very good manners. We can't wait to get Pablo started with Ted me his crew to help us correct his issues and bring out the best in him. If you're thinking about taking your dog here, I highly suggest a class to see for yourself. The best part? Ted helps you learn effective techniques AND it's done in a very humane way. No stupid shock collars like Sit Means Sit dog training. I don't know about you but I'm a fan! :) read more

My boyfriend and I just completed the Basic Obedience course with our 6 month old Newfoundland puppy. Ted and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and it is clear that they have a lot of experience training all sorts of dogs with a variety of behavior issues. Class is fun and very informative! Our little pup can do a 1 minute sit -stay, a 3 minute down- stay and will come when he's called... most of the time, haha! We are still working on his heel abilities, but the amount he pulls on his leash when walking has gone down dramatically since starting this course. We still have a lot of work to do with our puppy, but the tools that Ted and his team taught us in class will allow us to continue training our dog well past the end of our 7 week course. We just signed up for Canine Good Citizens and our puppy can't wait to start! read more

I just need to say that Ted Terroux is the best. Years ago, we got a wonderful dog who turned out to be very aggressive. Ted helped us create a home where Tripper could learn to be a well-adjusted dog. We just got a rescue and went to see Ted yesterday to make sure that we were doing everything that we can to help Louie join our family. Again, Ted was outstanding. He loves dogs. He loves to help people love their dogs. His approach is loving and positive. You will love Ted. He's the best. I need to add that any 1-star review of Ted and his work should be viewed with suspicion. We have worked with Ted individually, in group classes, and through ongoing consultation. With all due respect, I would not accept a 1-star review as valid. read more

They are very knowledgeable and use positive training. The class and the online classes helped. They were nice to let me re sign up after an injury and could not continue the class. I'm looking forward to signing up again soon. Individual training is very helpful. All instructors are very good that I experienced. read more

Great place for dog training! They are all very supportive and encouraging! Ted does a great job of making the training enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend them for any dog. My adopted dog has some aggression issues that we are still working on. So thankful they don't just say they can't help! read more

Before my dog became a Therapy Dog, I took her to Ted Terroux Dog Training for the Canine Good Citizen course. She didn't pass on the first try (she only missed 1 piece of the test). Ted doesn't charge you to retake the course so we took the course over again & she passed on the 2nd try. Now, I am working on becoming a tester/observer with Therapy Dogs, Inc & Ted is allowing me to sit in on all of his classes. All of the trainers are fabulous! Thank you, Ted, Tiffany, Rebecca, Rick & Kim. You are all the best! read more

Pretty disappointed overall. I wish I would have asked around about Ted. Two of my co-workers took their dogs to his trainings and said they wouldn't go back. That of course was after we paid and started our first class. There is WAY too much lecturing in the basic dog obedience and not enough hands on training. Also they talk about setting your dog up for success and I felt as though they set my dog up for failure during the graduation test. When I asked to move locations because a young pup next to us was extremely distracting they said no... when I question it they said I needed to stay in "order" not really happy with what we got out of a very expensive class. Wouldn't go back. read more

I am grateful that there is an online Puppy Class. The class is very informative and helpful with raising a puppy, especially during the pandemic restrictions. Access to class videos and handouts help to remind you of what was taught and demonstrated in class. I look forward to when we can attend in-person classes. I hope they keep providing videos of classes. read more

Thank you Ted for your response. I appreciate that you could see the experience from my perspective. I'm just disappointed that I didn't get the instruction I had hoped for in order to try to mellow my dog's reactions to others when we're on walks. Thank you for the refund. read more

My pup and I just finished the basic obedience course about a week and a half ago. I had previously taken her to another dog training facility and completed a class there and had a not-so-great experience with very marginal results. Not so with Ted Terroux's class! First, it's WAY more content than most "basic" courses. After successfully graduating, my pup walks at heel and sits when I stop, can complete 2-3 minute sit stays and stand stays (we're adding time to these every week!), complete a 30 minute down stay, and recognizes my leadership much more (if you knew the stubbornness of my pup, you would know how great this is!). Also based on the advice of the trainers, I've successfully stopped the marking in the house (yes, some female dogs mark) and her jumping is at a minimum. I consider all this to be a rousing success! Secondly, there are at least three trainers at every class, and sometimes, there were four. This makes it much easier to get extra help when you need it, during class, and afterwards. Tiffany, Ted's wife, was our favorite. :) Third, training is flexible. If you have to skip a class, you can make it up with another group (there are usually a few different groups of the basic obedience classes going on at any given time, So if you miss Monday's class, you can make it up with the Thursday group). Also, if you pup doesn't graduate, you can come back for a bit more training with one of the other classes and try the end-of-class assessment again, at no charge. These people's first concern is that your dog learns well and that you're happy -- not making money and charging extra for additional classes. You can also call and get helpful advice forever. No more calling and having a trainer tell you that they can't evaluate your dog or give you pointers unless you schedule an expensive house call. Sure, there are situations in which a private session with a trainer is what is needed, but a lot of the time, just advice on how to do something differently with your dog can help avoid ongoing issues. Another point on the flexibility: Ted does not expect every method to work for every dog, and this training covers multiple methods so you can find what works for you. Fourth, this is not treat based training, so my dog is actually learning instead of "performing". Ted teaches a multitude of ways to reward your dog aside from treats, and I can attest, they work great (and my results have been much better than with treats! My dog now lays down when I tell her, no matter what, instead of only when I have a treat)! Yes, treat-training has it's place, but my opinion is that Ted's methods are better for long term training; at least they worked better for my pup and me, and trust me, she's plenty food motivated! Lastly, when you register for a class, you get a copy of Ted's book "The Complete Family Dog" that contains a wealth of information. The lecture portions of class are derived from this book, and it's so very helpful to understand WHY you're training your dog the way you are, or why some habits are terrible and to be avoided at all costs, etc. Learning more about dog behavior this way is makes for a far more comprehensive class, and better dog owners. My only wish for change is that the classes would be a bit smaller. When we first started, there were 19 dogs in our class, and it was hard to not be too close to each other when trying to work our dogs. The class thinned out a bit, as about 5 people transferred to one of the other classes, and that was better. I wish the classes were capped at 15 or so dogs. My pup and I will be registering for the Canine Good Citizenship class with Ted next, and we can't wait! read more

Do not spend your money enabling Ted. He may be able to train a dog, but I guarantee your dog will not be more trained after his course. You'll have just wasted your time and money. It is mind boggling all the positive reviews. Everyone we met there seemed kinda dysfunctional in some social capacity. Your pup will become more socialized, but that is it.. You will have slightly more knowledge than common sense; but the best thing I learned was to not give your dog pork, due to the possibility of them developing pancreatitis. Out of each session we attended we only worked on training for 1/4 of the time we wasted at this strip-mall establishment. The rest is him feeding his ego and grandstanding, while forcing everyone into a confined seating area with their dogs. This stressed all of the dogs out. You will literally spend 20 minutes doing actual training. Not to mention the venue is tiny, in the ghetto, and carpeted. This blew my mind, they simply sprayed the carpet every time a dog had an accident.. Why not just strip the floor to concrete as to create less distractions, it smelled like urine.. My husband and I stopped and ate at a Qdoba before a session one time. I needed to ask for a coin to access the bathroom... Apparently they established this to combat the local prostitutes using the restroom to bathe.. Just wow! This business is a joke and Ted's ego can barely fit in the building, if you can even call it that... -Edit: We stopped going to class and never went through an evaluation, insinuating our dogs didn't pass is a flat out lie. They take attendance before every class, and never reached out regarding our absence. This just gives credence to their lack of professionalism. Furthermore we received defamatory private messages from the business following this review. -Post Edit: Ted has been sending incendiary private messages to us all afternoon. We are frankly tired of it.. We set out to give an honest assessment of our experience. Ted's original response has since been edited to placate to his agenda.. Literally, the entire post changed, it's frankly pathetic. We did not choose to go through the 'evaluation' because this was an utter waste of time. Who cares when we choose to review.. Ted is simply deflecting from the real issues. Our dogs are perfectly well trained, without any of his methods. I'd look elsewhere, unless you wanna sit with your dog and listen to a man stand at a podium and fill your head with anecdotal stories for an hour and a half. Oh and you could see some hookers on your way to a strip-mall... Pun intended ;) -Ugh, 3rd Edit... Ted is obviously upset over one poor review. Whomever is posting responses has deleted and started from scratch twice. They are blatantly lying to fit their narrative. My wife simply wanted to share her experience. Thought this was an open forum.... Yet instead she gets bullied over private message and then a plea for contact over email. They don't even remember what we look like or who we are except through paper records. I grew up in a ghetto, watched people get gunned down before. It's sad, but I recognize poverty when I see it. From my experience poverty breeds desperation, not a safe place to be. Qdoba was delicious by the way. There is also a decent Philly cheese steak place near their spot. Just odd Qdoba, because of prostitutes and vagrants, would require a coin to enter a restroom. I've never experienced that, even in West Baltimore. They do work out of a strip mall and you will spend more time listening to Ted than training your dog. The venue is overcrowded and smells like urine. You will be forced to sit and listen to a lecture while your dog is expected to lay by your feet getting stressed out. Also the traffic getting out there is a nightmare. So my advice is to stay away, spend your money elsewhere. These people have acted like children since we posted our original review. Hope this is helpful, I have no reason to lie. We live on a houseboat in Key Largo now, right near da' beach boyy!!! -4th Edit: The Saga Continues! From planets unknown and in a galaxy far far away, an epic battle for truth and integrity trudges along. Ted once again erases a response and edits it without your knowledge. In a venue that smells so much like urine that they had to take a restraining order out on R. Kelly, the confrontation reaches a climax. In an effort to disparage a former client Ted enlists one of his top operatives, Cathy Moore. Little does he know, the Richardsons are savvy. Screenshot all correspondence they did. Photo proof they will share, childish Ted has been. Further edits he will surely make, but truth you should know. Stay prudent you should. Richardson honesty you should trust, hmmm... OneLove, Brendan&Winona We're getting drunk with Yoda on Dagobah right now and he just couldn't help himself.... read more

I found Mr. Terroux's techniques and the crowded class environment to be confusing and frustrating for both my dog and I. We did not continue past week three of the course and sought out a behaviorist to help with my needs. read more

I have had multiple dogs and been to many different types of trainers. Ted and his crew are by far my favorite. You're not going to leave the last class with a perfectly trained dog, but Ted and his people will have given you all the tools to get there, and if you need more help, they are happy to give it. They really care about dogs and make sure they are happy and living with a happy pack. As such they do have lecture periods at each class to teach the owners some vasics avout dog behavior. Others have complained about this, but I thought it was great. Training your dog to sit and chill with you when there are a bunch of other dogs around? Yes please! You can't really get that easily elsewhere, and it did a lot for our girl. And we definitely learned new things about behavior. If you're looking for more than just how to train tricks, Ted is you're man, he'll teach you how to live with your dog, modify behaviors, and create a safe and happy home for your pup. read more

I brought my dog for puppy classes when she was a little over 10 weeks old back in 2011. Ted was recommended by my vet. I was told by Ted to enroll in the next basic obedience class because my dog would be 16 weeks old when it started. I did as I was told, which was a mistake. My dog was the youngest in the class. During one of the "lecture" portions of the class, my dog was getting a little fussy. His wife took my dog and brought her outside, which was fine. When she brought my dog back in, I went to talk to her. She said that she was pulling way too much while walking. I was given a Halti collar to use (it goes around the snout). Like any other 16 week old puppy, mine hated it. For over an hour I sat in the corner with my dog as she tried getting the collar off. I thought that class was a complete waste of time. I did continue to go back. As the class continued, I found that Ted treated all the dogs in the class the same. While practicing at home, I found that my dog responded better to different techniques compared to the ones that Ted taught (I work for a kennel and the trainer there gave me some pointers). I eventually stopped going to the class and have never been back. I have changed my review slightly as compared to my original. I have talked with them and we have come to an understanding. They have also offered me a full refund, which is more than I expected. It has been some time that we used them and they may have changed their technique so my review may be a little out dated. I would suggest sitting in on a class and doing research before choosing a dog trainer. read more

If you're looking to create a positive experience for you and your dog, this is the training you'll never regret investing in. I've owned dogs my whole life, but this is the first formal training I've done with my dog. Owning my first German Shepherd, I had no idea what a handful a large breed dog could be. Through puppy class, basic obedience, and now the Canine Good Citizenship class, I'm enjoying the rewards of a well trained dog. The trainers are informative, patient and exceptional dog/owner trainers. This is Class A training that won't break your pocketbook and you have complete support from the staff. I highly recommend Ted Terroux Training! read more

I just finished the basic training course, which was fun and productive for both me and my dog. I've never trained a dog before. Recently, though, I ended up adopting a german shepherd mix who had been labeled as "unadoptable" by a local animal control agency. He was always very sweet, though very insecure and just...sad. So we went to this class. He is a completely different dog than he was when we started. He's more confident, happier AND uses his energy toward more constructive ends than he used to. I also feel like I got an increased understanding of dogs through the lectures and in-class guidance. I had a couple concerns going into the class so I'll address them here in case anyone else is struggling with similar worries. 1) Training techniques too harsh and dog will resent me: I was particularly worried about this because my dog had had some harsh experiences with people before I got him and I didn't want him to link me to those experiences. I also didn't want to lower his self confidence even further. Ted makes his training philosophy clear early on: you never use unnecessary force or instill fear or pain, but you do correct the dog when it is fair and necessary. I eased into all of this as I felt comfortable, and I discovered it was the disapproval my dog truly feared. The successes my dog experienced in this class were far more valuable to him than a constant stream of praise. As long as I approved of him, my telling him what not to do was fine. I don't know if every dog is that way or not, but just remain aware of your dog's needs during training and you should be fine. 2) Too trained: It almost sounds silly to say this, but when I was listening to Ted's tales of perfectly trained dogs, I began to fear that such a perfectly trained dog would lose the very personality I loved in him and our relationship would be much more robotic. Again, my fears were totally unfounded. Firstly, you're not going to have a perfectly trained dog at the end of the first training course. Secondly, watching all the trainers' dogs in the class, you could see the variety of personalities still there. What the training did was to channel the dogs' natural personalities into more productive endeavors and teach humans and dogs to communicate more effectively. Essentially, Ted's basic training class is an owner's manual to your dog, and you will learn the skills and commands you need to do pretty much anything you want with him/her. I want to do the Canine Good Citizen class, too, but I'll probably take a month or so to get him solid on boundary training first. read more

Give Ted eight weeks (or more! Once you see how much fun it is, you'll be back!) and he and his trainers will give you a lifetime better understanding of your dog. There aren't enough stars! read more

Currently in week 5 of Obedience training with our 5 month old Golden Retriever. We are so happy with the techniques, class structure and proven methods of training that Ted and his instructors teach and lecture on. We also attended puppy classes which were so helpful as we learned to correctly train our rambunctious bundle of fur! As we train our 5 month old at home, we are finding our 6 year old Golden (adopted at 3 years) also falling right in line and being trained along with the puppy! read more

Thank goodness for Ted and his team. We adopted an 8 month old chocolate lab and quickly realized that he had little to no training, that coupled with 80 lbs and unquenchable energy made for a pretty crazy home. Despite owning dogs, mostly labs, my whole life I felt completely powerless to gain control of our newest member. Thanks to Teds training we finally feel like we are getting our home back in order, have learned skills that we have used both on our new puppy and 10 year old lab, and most importantly can tell that our new dog both trusts and loves us! What I loved most was being able to clearly tell that Ted and his team love dogs. Our dog must be one of thousands that they have encountered but we could tell they enjoyed him, and saw what we saw in his sweet nature. I never felt like I was being told to "break" my dog which other dog "professionals" have made me feel but how to guide my dog to be better behaved. read more

My husband and I took one of the private training sessions with our dog. We didn't know how much we would be able to learn for our dog since he is already 6, but we have a toddler and knew that there was some work to be done. Ted gave us some great advice, he is really helpful. We liked his techniques because they were right in the middle, not too stern but not too soft. Still allowing you to love the dog, but let the dog know his place. We are looking forward to reading his book and putting all of this work to the test! read more

We have been bringing our standard poodle puppy to Ted since he was 7 weeks old. We moved through Puppy Class and into Basic Obedience. Finnegan will be working as a seizure alert dog for my daughter, but Ted encourages all of the family to come in and work with Finn so we are all on the same page. He has motivated us to stay consistent and it has helped so much. Finnegan is the perfect dog and is so smart. We feel like we have a handle on his behavior and we have a plan for going forward. We don't have to worry about him chewing on things he shouldn't or biting us or running from us. We've made a few mistakes and Ted has helped us with humor and expertise. We are thrilled to be working with Ted and feel lucky to have found his training center. read more

I attended a private session today in an attempt to learn how to acclimate two dogs together. Ted was great. He did everything a trainer can do (showed techniques, explained tactics, explained problem areas, and assessed the behaviors). Some of what he touched on was of course general knowledge to a dog owner who does their research, but he can't know what his clients may or may not already be aware of and sometimes hearing something from a professional or hearing it a second time helps you see it in a new light. I saw a review of a person complaining about the carpet holding dog smells, or their dog having to be patient in a cramped stressful environment.....you ARE training your dog here right? Is it not better to train with these distractions as opposed to without them? Do you want your dog to just be obedient under the ideal circumstances? I saw nothing wrong with the venue. Who cares if it's in a "shitty" part of town? Your dog doesn't. And of course, if you don't need help training your dog, if it isn't a problem dog that proves to be difficult, and you don't want to spend the money, then don't complain that your paid for a service you didn't need. However, every dog can benefit from learning in a challenging environment instead of at home. read more

I use Sally or Ginger at Ted Terroux Dog Training and they really know what there talking about and how to best train each dog. They use techiques that are proven to work. read more

I learned so much here, and I enjoyed every bit of the experience of learning from Ted and improving the behavior of my dog. The classes are reasonably priced, good availability of classes, and the support staff were great too. I would recommend Ted to anyone hoping to learn more about how to have a better dog. read more

I took my Chihuahua through Ted Terroux's Basic Obedience Course. It took us several attempts to pass the test (Chihuahuas rank low on the trainability scale), but eventually we passed with flying colors; and we went on to complete the AKC Canine Good Citizenship course. Through all of this training, I have witnessed just how patient Ted is. He is very knowledgeable about dog behavior and is always watching and analyzing. He and his team are friendly and encouraging, and my dog and I really loved our classes at Ted Terroux Dog Training. Highly recommended! read more

I have gone to Ted and Tiffany for a very long time. I took my whole (last) litter of puppies to the puppy training class along with their new owners. But better even yet, was when I was getting my young male through the Pet Partners Team Evaluation. Ted would let me drop in for the dog socialization part of the last 2 weeks of training so that he would be solid seeing other dogs, without making a fuss. The benefits of going to Ted's classes are ENDLESS! Your dog is your friend for life so why not get them off to a great start with Ted and Tiffany, Sarah and Rick. Thanks for a great beginning to leads to a healthy happy full life with my dogs! read more

Basic class is AMAZING, they give out so much good info, i loved it.. and the other dogs in the class were nice, and there were barely any issues between dogs. The class was so complete, and you also get a book! :D The CGC class had aggressive dogs, and was a little chaotic. My service dog in training was being lunged at, and almost attacked a few times. So i quit going. The class made her dog reactive where she wasnt before we started the class... The CGC would have been so fun if the muzzled dog wasnt trying to attack my girl, and if they separated aggressive dogs and dogs just trying to learn.... *Since posting i have expressed my concerns directly to them, and they have helped me understand a few things, and why some dogs specifically rescues benefit from their training. They have been very professional and i recommend the basic class, and they have told me they will take my suggestions of separating aggressive dogs better in the CGC class! My experience is one that doesnt happen often, i know they have a lot of success with many of their clients. read more