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Keecia Reid

Dog trainer in Fort Collins

#386 in United States, #20 in Colorado, #7 in Fort Collins

United States

Fort Collins

https://properpawsdogtraining.com

Service areas:

Jefferson County, Adams County, Denver County, Arapahoe County...

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My name is Keecia Reid I have been an R+ trainer for a little over 7 years and absolutely love what I do and I wouldn't change it for the world. I am the owner of Proper Paws Dog Training LLC my facility is located at 7679 W 88th Ave., Arvada 80005. Proper Paws Dog Training was awarded "Arvada's Best Dog Trainer 2022" at the end of last year. I am the only employee for my company but we will be expanding in the foreseeable future.
I work closely with a few rescue groups. I work with the dogs that are looking for homes that might have a few issues that are keeping them from getting adopted. I also work with the dogs that are newly adopted and already in their forever homes.
Training dogs and their humans is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I breath, eat, sleep etc.. dog training (you could say I am a tiny bit obsessed lol)
I share my home with two American Pitbull Terriers. My female Pitty Is named Azi she just turned 7 years old and my male Diesel who just turned 5 years old.

Certifications:

AKC CGC, AKC URBAN CGC, AKC TRICK DOG EVALUATOR, 2022 Recipient of Arvada's Best Dog Trainer, Canine First aid and CPR

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Board and train
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Keecia Reid's dog training:

beginning and intermediate obedience, day training, puppy socialization, reactive dog programs, exposure training, puppy board and train, potty training, kennel training, loose leash walking, we offer custom training plans as well, we offer in home privates and we have a facility at 7679 W 88th Ave., Arvada, CO 80005

Behavioral issue focus:

dog to dog reactivity, dog to human reactivity, fear, resource guarding from humans and dogs, dogs who pull on leash, over excitement, jumping up on people, counter surfing, anxiety, leash reactivity, dogs who hate to have nails trimmed, have a bath, get brushed, ears cleaned... adult and puppy potty training, fear of being kenneled, barrier frustration and much much more.

Dog training methods:

Positive reinforcement, fear free, force free. We offer group and private programs for beginning obedience, intermediate obedience, reactivity, puppy socialization classes, puppy board and train, custom training plans etc...

Why I became a dog trainer:

Because I love helping dogs and their humans better understand each other and when they understand each other the deeper relationship between dog and human is formed.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

After a couple sessions with a dog /human pair it is beautiful to watch the human grow into a super confident and very competent handler in turn brining confidence to their dog. It is a great thing to watch!!!

My #1 dog training tip:

You get out of it what you put into it!! Will it be easy? Probably not. But it will definitely be worth it!

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