Dog Training in Colorado Springs
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Popular Colorado Springs dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Tess is an absolute GEM! She is patient, kind, and very intuitive with our two dogs. My husband and I needed help with loose leash training and teaching our dogs to stay in place and not rush to the front door. Tess modeled the "How to" portion, giving step by step directions and then it was out turn to show what we learned. Tess gave us feedback as well. Our dogs have shown a lot of progress during each session. We will absolutely have Tess return to help with our fur babies. Highly Recommended!”
“Christophe is excellent with the dogs (and humans). Our dogs are making significant improvements. He’s so positive and encouraging as he training us. Highly recommend Christophe.”
“We’re so grateful for the transformation in our dogs. Our Shih Tzu used to snap at people, and our Portuguese Water Dog struggled with jumping and pulling on the leash. With her expert, compassionate approach, both are now calm and well-behaved. She was intentional in every interaction and kept us informed throughout the process. Her care, communication, and results truly set her apart. We highly recommend her!”
About: As a full-time professional trainer with 11 years in the pet care field, I bring both technical skill and real-world experience. I also have a background in pet herbalism and nutrition, allowing me to consider behavior, stress, and overall wellness together. My focus is on safe handling, clear guidance for owners, and results that last beyond the training sessions.
“Rosa was a lifeline for me when I was struggling with my (at the time) 6-month-old German Shepherd puppy. Over the course of seven private sessions, Rosa gave me and Biscuit concrete exercises to work on that helped me manage what had felt overwhelming and at times even impossible. But more importantly, Rosa's commitment to positive reinforcement training helped me see my dog with new eyes. I learned to appreciate that Biscuit's reactions were valuable cues, not nuisances, and that improved our relationship so much. I would not hesitate to recommend Rosa to anyone, from first-time guardians to seasoned handlers, looking to explore positive ways of training your dog!”
“Leasha is a very responsible and kind dog sitter and trainer. We have a very rambunctious lab. We also have a Frenchie. Both were well taken care of. We knew Leasha could handle our Labrador!”
About: As a military spouse, I understand the chaos of military life. As a positive reinforcement trainer, I believe in building bonds. My goal isn’t to “fix” your dog. My goal is to help you communicate more effectively with your dog by helping you understand them, and helping them understand you. I don’t just work with your dog, I work with you too.
“Rebecca has trained our two dogs: a doodle and a poodle who were puppies during the pandemic lockdown and not properly socialized. They are now calm and well behaved and we couldn’t be more pleased. Rebecca really understands animals and is very effective as well as punctual, professional, and wonderful with both animals and their owners.”
“I started with Taylor because I wanted to fill in the holes of our training and to focus on me and not get lost in smells. Well while we stated that all of a sudden my dog who’s under 2 years old became more and more aggressive and that is not her. She told me let’s rule out pain so I did some PEMF on her and that changed her attitude so much. Then we did chiropractic and I have my girl back. Her hip was out and she needed her back adjusted. Now back to training. Taylor was so helpful to work with including answering my late night text. She is kind, patient, caring and we just love her!”
“Nicole has a natural talent with dogs and brings a high level of dedication, knowledge, and care to her work. She’s always responsive and thoughtful in her approach, and I’ve personally gained valuable insight from her that I now use with both my own dogs and the dogs I work with professionally. If you’re in Colorado Springs and want a skilled, reliable dog trainer, Nicole is an excellent choice.”
“Rikki is a very good and empathetic dog lover, she is very good with training dogs and getting them to learn, and willing to put in the effort to make sure that they are properly handled! Even older dogs are able to learn with enough time and patience and that is what she's done with Latte, who was adopted from a shelter and severely overweight and did not like humans, now she is a healthy weight and loves being around other dogs and humans!”
“I reached out in desperation for my 9.5 week old puppy that had turned into a tornado of teeth and was making all of us want to give him back. Diana rolled in, assessed the situation, listened to everything we had tried, told us it wasn't our fault we were doing great and gave us the training all 3 of us needed. We had a session at 12pm, and i was worried my puppy would resort back to his menace self by bedtime. Nope! Today is the day after, the training we are using is sticking and i have my sweet kind puppy back! Hes listening and using his brain. I enjoy my puppy again! Calling Diana to continue weekly lessons when i return from my trip this weekend! Excited to see how far I can go past behavior modification.”
“Ken is a very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable trainer who continually strives to learn more techniques that might solve unique problems in training. Ken has years of experience coupled with an avid desire to keep learning. He knows each dog and puppy is unique with unique family and environmental challenges. In the end, he wants to help the owner work through the issues with positive reinforcement training methods for better and better outcomes. I look forward to continuing to work with Ken to continue to refine my young GSDs behavior quirks.”
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Colorado Springs.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Colorado Springs dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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