The Best Puppy Trainers in Denver, CO of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Puppy training in Denver, CO. Based on feedback and votes from our Puppy training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Denver area.

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  Jamie Flanagan

  CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Boulder County, Broomfield County

  Jamie Flanagan KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
  Senior Trainer
  Our company owner and founder, Jamie began her career training dogs in 2008 and is now one of the most respected dog behavior experts in Colorado.
  
  She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.
  
  Jamie handles our more significant behavior cases and court-ordered training ...

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  Chrissy Messick

  MS, CTC, CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Boulder County and surrounding areas - Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Boulder, Superior, Longmont, Broomfield, Nederland, Jamestown, Ward.

  I have a passion for and much experience assisting in the healing of others, as well as a deep-rooted love for animals. My dream for many years was to combine the two - I am honored to offer my experience and passion to you and your animal companion so you may both enjoy an integrated, mutually beneficial, respectful, and loving relationship together. By educating the human and training the ani...

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  Cassie Sorensen

  B.S. Animal Behavior and Zoology

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  North Metro Denver, Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton, Brighton, Central Park

  Hi! My name is Cassie and I've been training the animals of Denver since 2016. I have my bachelors degree in Zoology and Animal Behavior. I began my career at the Downtown Aquarium determined to take care of marine life. I began as a volunteer and was working my way up the ladder when I got a job offer from the Denver Zoo. Being fresh and eager to advance my career I took the job and became a ...

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  Lisa Ullery Gallegos

  CPDT-KA, Catch Academy Mentor, CGC evaluator, ATD certified therapy dog team

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  North Denver, Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge

  My name is Lisa Gallegos, and I've been professionally dog training since 2014. My passion is helping people and their dogs learn to communicate effectively and improve their bond through R+ training.

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  Blythe Bouchard (Neer)

  IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA, CCUI, ANWI, FFCT, CTDI

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Loveland, CO, Greeley, CO, Fort Collins, CO, Kersey, CO, Ault, CO, Eaton, CO

  Hi! I'm Blythe. I am a multi-certified dog trainer specializing in service dogs, scent detection, and behavior modification. My favorite clients to work with are those who are excited to work with their dog every day, love to know all of the information and why behind the exercises, and want to learn as much as they can about their dogs. My client base is primarily service dog handlers and pet ...

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  Stephanie Folkman

  KPA-CTP & ABC

  Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  South Denver Metro, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch

  My goal is to use my unique background and set of skills to improve your life with your animals by helping you create relationships built on trust, communication and understanding. While also helping you reach your training goals!
  
  I love working with all different types of breeds and their people but I particularly love my herding and working dogs! I also have a soft spot for working ...

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  Kat Salcedo

  Puppy training

  Kat has had a strong passion for dogs since she was a little girl. Before she could read, all she wanted were books with pictures of dogs. Kat loves to study dogs, their behaviors, and breeds. With the help of books, podcasts, videos, and her own dedication, she helped build up her pup's (Kyle's) confidence and now he's a wonderful little member of society. Her enthusiasm for training her own p...

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  Ana Melara

  CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Denver Metro

  Ana Melara has been working with dogs and their families for over two decades, originally in N.Y.C. and since 2001 here in Colorado.
  
  She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is TAGteach Advanced Certified. (This means that she's also...

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  Megan Danitz

  IAABC - ADT

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Highlands ranch, lone tree, littleton

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  Sarah Ballard

  Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Off leash training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train

  A former professor of communication at Pepperdine University, Sarah is pursuing a new passion! Especially passionate about the service dog programs we offer, she has seen firsthand how the bond between dogs and people can help someone live more Fully, especially with a well-trained service dog.
  In addition to bringing communication and counseling expertise and having dogs around her all of ...

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  Nicky Meyerhoff

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Nicky joined the Dog Dynamix team in June of 2022, eager to refine her training techniques and join a solid team atmosphere. Prior to her employment with us, she worked at a daycare and boarding facility in California. Managing large packs of dogs, she quickly picked up on pack mentality and how to read a dog's body language. Nicky quickly worked her way up to Assistant Manager and after having...

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  Pam DeSantis

  Puppy training

  Pam is a Colorado native who has always loved being around dogs. Her dad would always tell her, 'You sure have a way with dogs!' Even though Pam's life path did not lead her immediately into the dog world, she stayed continuously active doing volunteer work at the local humane society, helping dogs in shelters for many, many years. In 2008 she obtained a certificate in canine massage therapy, w...

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  Carly Levell

  Puppy training

  Carly has loved animals since she was a kid: watching nature documentaries, observing wildlife outside her Montana home, even tasting her first dogs' Milkbones to see why they liked them so much! She always had at least one dog while growing up, and was always interested in figuring out why they do the things they do. After earning a Zoology degree, she spent over 12 years in the zoo field, tra...

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  Julia Aaron

  Puppy training, In home training

  Growing up surrounded by a variety of animals, including horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and cows, my true love has always been dogs. From a young age, I valued the unique relationships that can be formed with dogs and the incredible things they can achieve with the right guidance. My journey into dog training began about 15 years ago when my dad answered his calling to become a dog trainer. So...

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  Torry King

  Puppy training

  My name is Torry and I am so excited to meet your furry friend!
  
  Animals, especially dogs, have made such a huge impact on my life. I spent many years engaged in my local 4-H livestock program, which gave me skills in animal training and handling, along with basic animal grooming, hygiene, and basic animal husbandry. Being in 4-H allowed me to engage in a wide variety of activities, b...

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  Monica Chong

  Puppy training

  Monica's life has gone to the dogs! Born and raised in Denver, CO she attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she studied Molecular Biology and Spanish Language & Literature with every intention of someday becoming a doctor. After realizing that even the most carefully thought out plans have a way of falling apart without warning, Monica shifted gears and began a successful career ...

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  Mindy Jarvis

  Puppy training

  Mindy Jarvis founded Noble Beast Dog Training over 15 years ago! When Mindy started her dog training career, she asked herself one question, 'What makes me so successful with dogs?' The answer was because dogs trusted her. Mindy has always had a unique ability to connect with dogs, take it slow, and develop that trusting relationship needed to teach a dog a behavior. It was not about SIT, DOWN...

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  Jennifer Hime

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  While in Pueblo, CO, owner & training director Jennifer Hime studied under Dog Trainer Paula Mitchell of Animal World in the fields of canine behavior and obedience training beginning in 1990.
  
  In addition to operating Front Range K-9 Academy, she has counseled owners and their dogs for Pet Country in Pueblo, Northwest Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO & The Dog House, a Doggy Day...

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  Jordan Dye

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Raised in a household with cats, horses, and dogs, as the daughter of a professional groomer, Trainer Jordan Dye has been a life-long animal lover.Jordan splits her time between horse training and dog training - helping owners of both species have a better life with their animal companions.In her spare time, she works with her own 3 horses, and her demo dog - ‚Jax the terrier.Jordan completed o...

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  Meghan Poinsett

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Trainer Meg Poinsette began her training career as a client of Front Range K9 Academy.She rapidly completed all levels of Obedience with her demo dogs, 'Duke' (Heinz 57 mix) and 'Marlee' (German shepherd) - both large, young, energetic dogs.Meg showed an early aptitude for training, and understanding dog behavior, as well as a voracious appetite for knowledge about all things canine.With her ba...

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  Kerry Hall

  Board and train, Puppy training

  Looking back, I think it was all in the cards. I was born in the year of the dog, in Mount Vernon, NY. My very first word was the name of my family's German Shepherd. To make a long story short, I was an animal obsessed child. I didn't have another dog after my family's German Shepherd died until I was in my early 20's, while living on my own. I responded to an ad on Craigslist for an Abused Ch...

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  Ali Ramsey

  Board and train, Puppy training

  Ali has always loved animals of every shape and size. While working at a pet store in 2013 she had the opportunity to join their dog training program. While there she taught group classes and private lessons, but realized she could only get the dogs so far using only positive reinforcement. When her personal dog, Molly, started having severe dog and human aggression she knew she had to broaden ...

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  Amanda Seale

  Board and train, Puppy training

  In 2016, Amanda started as a kennel technician/assistant trainer at a local dog boarding and training facility in New York. At the time, she was attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, working towards her second degree. Shortly after graduating, her heart dog, Maya, came to her job as a foster. It was love at first sight, except Maya struggled with insecurity and fearfulness...

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  Jonna Cammack

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Jonna has been an animal lover throughout life. Growing up with a border collie mix, who became their best friend, Jonna's animal family has included cats, lizards, dogs, rats, and a ferret.With a web and industrial design background, Jonna leverages their problem-solving skills in dog training. They are passionate about dog nutrition, canine enrichment, and relationship-focused training. Jonna...

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  Savannah James

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Savannah has been fascinated by animals since she can remember. She grew up on a farm here in Colorado with the opportunity to interact with many different animals. Dogs always held a very special place in her heart. When she was 18 years old, she was given the opportunity to train dogs, and this changed her life drastically; in the best possible way. Savannah hit the ground running to gather a...

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  Ryland Baker

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Ryland began her journey toward dog training in Reno while studying psychology with a focus in behavior science during undergrad. She then moved to Boston to get a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and to help kids and teens with big feelings to learn better arousal management skills. When she moved out to Colorado a couple of years ago, she decided it was time to put her love of behavior ...

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  Camryn Padilla

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  With a passion for nurturing the bond between humans and their furry companions, our Junior Dog Trainer Camryn brings a decade of experience in the pet care industry, combined with a certificate in Advanced Canine Training from the Animal Behavior Institute. Originally from California, Camryn was inspired by her now 10-year-old reactive Doberman mix to pursue a career in dog training. Fueled by...

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  Rachael Wilcox

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Rachael has always had a great love for all animals. It started when she took home her class pet hairless rat for the summer when she was in preschool. She has had all different kinds of pets, big and small, from fish to hamsters to cats to dogs. She also has ridden and taken care of horses since she was 6 years old. Her dog training career started when her family adopted an 8 week old puppy, ...

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  Elizabeth Ashley

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Elizabeth Ashley's passion for dog training encompasses a diverse range of dogs, including puppies, service dogs, and those needing basic manners and obedience training, as well as Fidos Facing Fear and Dogs Displaying Aggression. She specializes in private in-home training and group classes, tailoring enrichment, training, and management plans to each unique home environment. Elizabeth emphasi...

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  Deanna Russell

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Deanna Russell is a seasoned professional in the field of dog training and wildlife conservation, with a career spanning over a decade in various notable roles. Her passion for animals and nature is evident in her diverse work history and the depth of her expertise.Background and Education: Dee's journey began with an impressive stint at the US Fish & Wildlife Service in Kodiak, Alaska, in 2011...

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  Madi Long

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Madison Long, a passionate and skilled dog trainer, offers specialized day training lessons for both puppies and adult dogs, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each canine. Alongside her training endeavors, Madison brings a wealth of experience as a veterinary technician at the prestigious Chesapeake Animal Clinic, where her expertise in animal health and behavior shines.Her com...

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  Kelly Marie

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Kelly St Marie is a dedicated dog trainer with a specialization in behavior modification for reactive dogs and enhancing their playfulness. Her journey into dog training is complemented by her background in geriatric nursing care, where she learned the vital roles of patience, trust, and positive reinforcement, qualities she applies both in her interactions with animals and people.A proud gradu...

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