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Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado

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$149
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Specific behaviors to address

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Go to our website for a free consultation with a trainer! Solid 5-star rating with over 110 Google reviews! Our small team at Traction Dog Training Club uniquely focuses on professionalism, customization for each dog and family, and convenience. Our small team of trainers includes: Mara Soo: Lion, Bear, & Elk Trainer - Trained sport horses up to the Olympic level - Professionally trained lions, bears, elk, otters, and eagles to voluntarily participate in veterinary procedures - Competes in PSA (protection and patrol dogs) Tina Chavez: Ne Po Po Silver & Gold Graduate - Trained directly by Bart Bellon, inventor of modern dog training methods - Certified AKC CGC, STAR, & Trick Dog Evaluator - Competes in PSA (protection and patrol dogs) Eric Knierim: Air Force K-9 Handler - Led K-9 security team 10 Presidential Secret Service missions - Held K-9 training seminars for Secret Service, US Navy, & German Air Force - Certified MWD Handler in patrol and narcotics & explosives detection Victoria Davis: 500-in-5 Behavior Specialist - Resolved 500 behavior cases in 5 years - Volunteer trainer for Malinois and Dutch Shepherd rescues - Close partner with various police K-9 teams, bite sport teams, and protection teams Christie Branch: Primate Behaviorist - Spent 3 years training and caring for over 1,000 neotropical primates - Developed and taught obedience and behavior training protocols for dog training facilities across San Diego - Holds Animal Sciences BS degree and AKC CGC, STAR, and Trick Dog Evaluator certification An overview of our training programs: 1. Varsity membership: build-your-own membership, starting at $30/month. Select from overnight boarding access, extracurricular outings with trainers, and in-home training sessions monthly. $30 - 680 per month 2. Tutoring program: 5-week program during which each week consists of one 1:1 session between trainer and dog and one family coaching session at your home. $1490 3. Homeschool program: 3-week program during which each week consists of four 1:1 sessions between trainer and dog and one family coaching session, all at your home. $2490 4. Study Abroad program: 2-3 week program during which your dog lives in the personal home of your trainer for complex behavior learning and multiple training sessions daily. Requires a free, in-person behavior evaluation. $2890 - $4160. Schedule a free phone consultation with a trainer through our website to learn how we'll work with your dog and customize a training plan. Read more reviews from Google in photos! We don’t just fix behavior problems, we invite you to join a community committed to building exceptional dogs.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 3 times

Serves Boulder, CO

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5 employees

6 years in business

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2024

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2023

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.

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Wai O.

Jul 22, 2023

From Google

Will has done a great job working with Archie on his dog reactivity and giving us the tools to better manage Archies anxiety around other dogs through the Homeschool program. He is very knowledgeable and always happy to answer any questions we have. If youre willing to put in the homework to work with your dog as well outside of training sessions, then this is an amazing program.Will also takes the time to establish a solid relationship and gains the trust of the dogs hes working with. Archie is always very excited to see Will and train with him. His approach of balanced training involving praise, treats, toys, and timely corrections/e-collar usage when needed has helped Archie in his interactions with other dogs both on and off leash.I look forward to seeing how much further Archie progresses with Will through the Varsity program!
Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado's reply
Thank you, Wai On! We’re excited to keep working with you and Archie on Varsity. :) Great work!!
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Caitlin S.

Jun 28, 2023

From Google

Without a doubt, Will and Traction's Homeschool Program have exceeded even my wildest expectations. My dog is reactive and unpredictably so -- I turned to Traction after trying numerous "positively only" classes and techniques in Boulder. Those other classes work initially and then fade; we would be back to the beginning, and my frustration would grow. Will's approach couldn't be more different-- at the end of the first hour, he suggested and implemented shifts that had an immediate impact. Some felt small (how many toys she could see), some felt more significant (the prong collar), but the all pointed to recalibration my relationship with my dog and her relationship with the stimulus in her day to day.Mostly, Will seems to have a truly magical blend of accessibility and firmness with teaching both me and my dog how to change her behavior. He constantly tailored his approach to fit what he was learning about what worked, and didn't, with my dog, slowly built her skills so she could learn, fail, and course correct. And patiently reminded me on how to perfect my timing, use of cues, etc.My dog is noticeably a different dog -- just as joyful, curious, and goofy; but with more confidence, patience, and calm. Have been - and will continue to - rave about Will and Traction's Homeschool Program to any and everyone who asks or hints at struggling with similar issues. They're worth every penny and minute!
Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado's reply
Thank YOU for being such a dedicated and wonderful dog parent! We’re excited to watch you and Deja continue to grow together. :-) It’s been so lovely working with you.
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Cayte B.

Jul 3, 2023

From Google

Tina worked with my one-year-old dog to train advanced obedience, e-collar and scent work. It was a game changer for being able to have my dog off-leash with a reliable recall. She is the best behaved dog I know because of all the valuable help I received. Tina also debunked a lot of myths around dog training and generally is extremely passionate and knowledgable.
Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado's reply
This is so great to hear! Letting your dog be off leash safely, confidently, and reliably is such a fun freedom for pups and their parents. :) Thanks so much for the review and for your part accomplishing this training with Tina!
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Olivia D.

Aug 2, 2023

From Google

Traction is awesome! We've been working with Will for just over a month with our anxious older dog. We've already seen huge improvements in his basic obedience (who says an old dog can't learn new tricks?). There is slow but definitely noticeable improvement in crate training and noise anxiety (things that do not improve quickly for any dog).Will is super engaged, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. Mara was also super helpful and knowledgable during the initial intake process.Traction has a boarding program that we are hoping to use in the future that we are expecting to give us peace of mind, knowing our dog is in good hands when we're out of town!
Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado's reply
You are awesome! Thanks so much for your commitment to helping Happy as well. :) Hopefully he can live an even Happy-er life now!
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Lori J.

May 16, 2023

From Google

Tina was the perfect trainer for my mini Goldendoodle. My pup needed her extremely high energy re-directed to more positive behaviors, which Tina did very successfully. At first, I was concerned about leaving her with a trainer for two weeks, given my puppy's intense separation anxiety. Tina's holistic, kind & gentle approach proved to be just the right medicine to help my anxious, high-strung eight month old pup (who went in with a few problem behaviors) transform into a happy, well-trained, well-adjusted puppy dog.
Traction Dog Training Club of Colorado's reply
This is great to hear. Tina is the perfect person for teaching energetic and sometimes nervous pups to stay calm and love training!
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