Dog trainers in Colorado Springs

Force-free methods are the norm among dog trainers in Colorado Springs: 13 of the 20 listed here use them, with 2 balanced and 5 not stating their methods. All 20 have a Bark Score, and K9To5 Dog Training leads at 4.6, with Pinecone Pups at 4.4. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 15 trainers and group classes by 12. Recall and leash manners are common, and credentials include CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP and CPDT-KSA.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. K9To5 Dog Training

    private 1:1. Helps with therapy dog, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.6
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. Pinecone Pups

    day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.4
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  3. Best Friends Dog Training, Behavior & Evaluations

    My specialty is creating, that wonderful companion of your dreams.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.4
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  4. House of Dog Training

    day school, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, separation anxiety, reactivity, recall.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.3
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  5. Zoom Room Dog Training Colorado Springs Colorado

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, leash, recall.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  6. Zrodfx K9 Dog Training

    board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, aggression.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.1
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  7. Mountain Paws Dog Training

    The most successful modern training theories suggest that reinforcing good behavior with rewards, like food or praise, while using constructive discipline is much more successful.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.1
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  8. Pawsense

    private 1:1, group class, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  9. House of Dog Training Center

    day school, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, separation anxiety, reactivity, recall.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  10. Trails & Tails Dog Adventures

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  11. K9 Service Companions Dog Training

    K9 Service Companions mission is to provide independence and companionship through our programs.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  12. Petco Dog Training Colorado Springs Colorado

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  13. Petco Dog Training Colorado Springs Colorado

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  14. Colorado Springs Dog Training Company

    If you are interested in developing an Exceptional Companion Dog, this is the path I suggest.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.7
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  15. Sit Means Sit Dog Training Colorado Springs

    Sit Means Sit is happy to provide professional dog training to the residents of Colorado Springs and surrounding El Paso County areas.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  16. All Dogs Unleashed Colorado Springs

    group class, board & train, in-home. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, service dog, therapy dog.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  17. King’s Ohana Pet Hotel and Spa

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with basic obedience.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  18. Beyond the Stars Dog Training

    private 1:1, in-home. Helps with basic obedience, leash, recall, reactivity.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  19. Two Tails Training

    ___ Two Tails Training is located in greater Colorado Springs and specializes in concise and practical training to help you understand how to communicate with your dog while strengthening the bond between you and your best friend.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  20. Shaman’s Way Dog Training

    in-home, private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.3
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

How many force-free dog trainers are there in Colorado Springs?

13 of the 20 trainers in Colorado Springs are labelled force-free. 2 are balanced and 5 haven't stated their methods. Ethics, which reflects training methods, makes up 40% of the Bark Score.

What credentials do Colorado Springs dog trainers hold?

3 trainers in Colorado Springs hold CPDT-KA, 2 hold KPA-CTP and 1 holds CPDT-KSA. Credentials count for 25% of the Bark Score.

Do dog trainers in Colorado Springs help with reactivity?

Yes. 6 trainers in Colorado Springs list reactivity among the problems they help with. Most work on basic obedience, recall and leash manners, and 5 offer AKC CGC test preparation.