The staff at this CLC is terrific and wonderful with dogs of all breeds and sizes. They take a…read morevested interest in that dogs enjoy there time there. The report cards they give are a great way to know how your dog is doing there and if training in an area is addressed. All I know is that my dog is a much better behaved dog since he starting attending day care there. We did the beginning obedience class and an agility class, and both instructors were really great and knowledgeable. The owner of the CLC has truly found her calling and a wonderful support staff.

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.

Gail is an exceptional dog trainer. She can quickly analyze the dog and owner's relationship and…read moreimmediately start to help both improve. I can see how, in some situations, she could truly be a lifesaver for a misunderstood pet.

From the owner: Dr. Gail Clark, "The K9 Shrink" canine behavioral psychologist, teaches and practices only proven…read morepsychological principles and positive learning methods for dog training. Dr. Clark's methods teach dogs good behavior without fear or force and facilitate the devoted, loving companionship every dog owner desires. Dr. Clark's unique methods are effective, sensible, straightforward, and easy to learn and apply in any busy lifestyle. Dr. Clark offers a variety of programs to help dog owners understand the dog's mind and behavior, train with positive methods, and solve or channel problem behavior into good manners. Dr. Clark has a PhD in Psychology specializing in canine behavior from Colorado State University.

I've had 2 sessions now with Jackie, who has helped us changed the way we approach training with…read moreour dog, Flash. He seems to have developed "stranger danger" as an adult, very suddenly and we've been beside ourselves with worry. We just want Flash to be happy, but it's clear that visitors frighten him now. Jackie has helped us create daily habits and visitor habits that make Flash feel safer and therefore happier. We still have some work to do, but we're learning to deal with his issues with positive reinforcement. It's a lot of work, but so worth it. We're learning training tools that we'll continue to use with all our pets for the rest of our lives! Because, really, we (the humans) are the ones who need training, right? We are working on getting to the place where we can have visitors and not have to worry about their or Flash's safety, but we are making worlds of progress in the meantime!

Finally a SANE and well intentioned articulate puppy/iobedience trainer. I have met a lot of off…read morekilter and dogmatic (lol) trainers that had me intimidated and confused. One week and my little soft bundle became a wiley and rambunctious nipper..so sigh, I really need help. So I am grateful and hopeful. I just engaged her for a 6 week, at'-home training.

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.

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.

He is amazing. My vet recommended Mike. Worth every penny. He is the dogfather. He handles very…read moredog with patience and understanding!

Mike is like the dog whisperer.He does such a great job with dogs.They listen to my commands now.read more

We have a rescue puppy who was extremely scared and shy of everything. Gail worked with us…read moreindividually and in class and our puppy, Zoe, has really come out of her shell! Gail was very effective and patient with training us to train our puppy. I highly recommend her, she is very passionate about her work and does it thru compassion and positive training.

I was so impressed. We took our eleven month old French Bulldog to Gail Clark at K9 Shrink to…read morestart obedience training. Frenchies are well known to b somewhat stubborn and can be a challenge to train. Last week while I was going out our front door she pushed by me and bolted. She loves to run, and ended up across the road and about 50 yards away at the end of our neighbors drive. Knowing I couldn't catch her, I stopped and called her name and the command to come. She immediately turned and ran at top speed back, stopping in front of me. This is due to the training she received and so far she's only been to four sessions. We all love our dogs and view them as members of our household, and as such you owe it to yourself and your dog to have a well trained and behaved animal. Gail has done an excellent job, we like her technique and we would highly recommend her services. John R. Fort Collins

Melanie is wonderful helped my dog a ton learning proper behavior and taught me a lotread more

From the owner: Peak K-9 began with the idea that every dog deserves the best chance to live a full life. We…read morebelieve that every dog is different and that we will shift our training style to fit each individual dog. We believe in the science behind dog training; using motivation to increase behaviors and discipline to decrease the undesirable behaviors while showing your dog what is clearly expected of them. We believe that the clear communication and relationship between you and your dog is the key to living a long and happy life together. We work with all types of dogs for basic - Advanced obedience, behavior modification, board and train for puppies, adult dogs, and behavior modification. We also offer CGC testing and service dog training. We love working with every individual family and the training goals you have!

I wish I could go back and choose differently…read more We enrolled our rescue dog in the board and train program in 2024. He came from the shelter with clear signs of separation anxiety, hypervigilance, and what looked like the emotional scars of past abuse. We truly wanted to help him adjust and feel safe, so we trusted this program to set him on the right path. But looking back, I regret it. My first red flag came during a visit when I noticed a bite wound on his foreleg. I was told he'd been placed in a pen with one of the trainer's personal dogs--who attacked him. My dog had always been social and dog-friendly, so this felt like an avoidable situation. She was treating the wound, but I left feeling uneasy. Then came the Fourth of July. I got a message saying we could pick him up early--a full week early--because she was heading out of town. She said someone would be there to feed him, but he wouldn't be training anymore. That alone was disappointing, but we figured if he was "ready," we'd make the most of it. When we picked him up, he was only responding to commands about 75% of the time. I assumed he was just overstimulated from seeing us again. But over the next few days, things got worse. Despite carefully following the training notes we were given, our dog regressed significantly. He became more anxious, more reactive, and less responsive than before the program. Now, over a year later, he still reliably responds only to "sit"--which I taught him. "Lay down" works about half the time. Every other command? Gone. Later, when I shared my experience with others in the community, I learned I wasn't alone. Two separate people knew exactly which dog had bitten mine before I even said the name. One had a similar experience with that same dog; the other knew someone who had. That told me everything I needed to know. We paid $2,500, and in the end, my dog came home more anxious and less trusting of other dogs. I wish I could say otherwise, but I wouldn't recommend this program. On paper, it looks great. In practice, the local community seems to know better. I only wish I'd asked around before enrolling. Please do your research, and trust your gut.

i can't rave about this place enough. i did the 4 week board & train with my girl to prepare her…read moreto become a service dog. Not only did she learn all her basics but she had a fantastic time & came back confident & happy. I'm actually sending my 2nd dog who has severe anxiety for board & train as well. you can trust them with your babies. Wonderful, caring people who are fantastic with dogs.