Colorado Dog Academy

Kris Balmer Barondess · 5★ · 2025-09-26

I can’t say enough amazing things about Dan at Colorado Dog Academy! My puppy Finn started with a 4-week board and train when he was just 3 months old, and the progress he made in that short time was incredible. Dan truly has a gift—he’s like a dog whisperer.\n\nSince then, I’ve continued bringing Finn back for both private lessons and group classes, and every single session has been a great experience. Dan not only understands dogs, but he also knows how to teach owners in a way that makes training feel natural, positive, and fun.\n\nFinn absolutely loves going to see him, and I love the confidence I feel knowing I have the tools and support to raise a well-behaved, happy pup. If you’re looking for a trainer who genuinely cares and gets real results, Dan at Colorado Dog Academy is the best!

Narina Avanesova · 5★ · 2026-02-02

Dan at Colorado Dog Academy was an absolute lifesaver for our family. We brought our 9-week-old Cavapoo, Rocky, to him after quickly realizing that balancing full-time work and a busy schedule while trying to properly train a young puppy was more than we could handle on our own. From the very beginning, Dan was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient—not just with our puppy, but with us as new puppy parents too.\n\nHe took the time to understand our goals and helped build a strong foundation of good behavior, structure, and confidence for our pup. The transformation we’ve seen has been amazing. Rocky is happier, better behaved, and we feel so much more equipped to continue reinforcing what Dan taught us at home.\n\nWhat really sets Dan apart is how much he genuinely cares about the dogs he works with. You can tell this isn’t just a job for him—it’s a passion. He communicates clearly, provides practical guidance, and makes the training process feel manageable rather than overwhelming.\n\nIf you’re on the fence about professional training, don’t hesitate. Investing in Dan and Colorado Dog Academy was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our dog and our sanity. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Candice Halverson · 5★ · 2025-08-21

I dropped off my 9 week old puppy two days after I got him to go through the 4-week puppy training and boarding with Dan. I was so apprehensive to part from my new dog, but I’m really glad I did! Dan took such great care of him—teaching him basic commands, how to sleep through the night in his crate, and potty training. He even socialized my puppy by taking him to stores and having him play with his grandkids! I visited Winston once a week to help him remember me and when he came home he was happy and well-trained.\nNow Winston is 6 months old and he is such a calm, obedient dog. I occasionally take him to the group classes that they offer several times a week to keep up his training, and Winston loves going to day care. These people are true professionals and I highly recommend them!

C Rod · 5★ · 2025-03-07

We re-rehomed a 3-year-old GSD, if it were not for the professional instruction of the trainers this would have been a disaster.\n\nI am so appreciative of their service, I so wish I would have brought in my past "good easy" dogs, could have received so much more out of our close relationship. I will not make that mistake again, CO Dog Acadamy is the best place for me and my best friend.\n\nBoarding has never been a problem, as well as grooming. I love this place, more importantly my GSD does too!\n\nA shout out to all the staff who have continuously demonstrated that customer service and my best friends care is priority number one!

Ariane Moyes · 5★ · 2026-02-03

CDA is amazing. I have worked with them for 10 years. They helped me train Charlie, provided day care, boarding, grooming, and advice on all things doggie. The family and staff are always helpful and have provided me support over the last 10 years.\n\nI highly recommend them!