I can help with:

• Leash walking 
• Reliable recall for off-leash adventures around Colorado
• Brewery and patio manners
• Puppy basics​
• Confidence building
• & more!

My training fulfills dogs’ biological needs while building effective control, and it fits into your daily life! Dogs trained this way enjoy boundless freedom and joy, but are still safely under control. If you want to see this in action, come meet my own dogs!

ABOUT ME

I’m Emily. I use play to build strong canine-human relationships and real world obedience. My training doesn’t rely on constant micromanagement- your dog will learn to make great choices on their own.

I’m always learning– I am mentored by trusted trainers, attend seminars, and train for Schutzhund, which involves, obedience, protection, and tracking. This sport motivates me to constantly improve my skills to better serve your dogs and mine. I regularly travel from Denver to Wisconsin, California, and the East Coast to learn from the best. 

Why do I use play? Play-based training is effective because it:

• Fulfills dogs’ genetic needs (chase, tug, thrash, stalk, etc.)
• Strengthens the social bond between dog and human
• Creates a fun learning environment where new concepts stick

Do you want to take your dog hiking off-leash around Denver and Boulder’s best trails? Take them to your favorite brewery and know they’ll be happy and under control? Check out my training programs and reach out to set up some lessons!​ ​​