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Paws Up K9 Academy

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We have over 2 decades of training experience and expertise. We started with dogs that had no hope supposedly, yet we trained and loved them into loving homes. We spent over a decade overseeing the puppy program from 8 week old puppies up to adult dogs for various service dog jobs from therapy to high tasking service work. Basic obedience is a super fun way for us to teach leadership and relationships between you and your beloved K9. Paws Up works with everyone within their budget. We do not sell needless packages. Instead we build relationships and grow off of your referrals. We are now offering Grooming, our first salon is located in Thornton. We also will offer Board and Train if we feel it is the only way to get the needed result for you. Paws Up looks forward to building a Pawsitive relationship with your K9 pack and family. We offer services up and down the I-25 corridor and can serve most of Colorado. My trainers have vast experience and can train any dog and help you with every issue. Paws UP!
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Hired 59 times

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3 employees

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pmMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Other animal type

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Evaluate needs

Address nuisance behaviors

Address fears or anxieties

Teach basic commands

Location of training

At customers' home

At my facility

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

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Maddie R.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Sandy is awesome - she has completely changed my relationship with my dog and how I think about training. After just one session I’ve had several people comment on how different my dog has become over the last month - less anxious, more attentive, more playful with other dogs, and just generally wanting to make me happy! And I owe it all to Sandy.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • I'm flexible • Therapy or service dog training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Maddie, Thank YOU! Truthfully, you are just a really great leader for your dog and understand how smart and eager to understand she is to what you want. Mazie:) is amazing and loves you so much, but understand that it is your leadership that is the reason she is finding happiness in just being your dog! We at Paws Up are very grateful for you and look forward to a life long relationship!
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Andrea H.

Jul 16, 2025

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We’re halfway through our Paws Up training with our shepherd mix rescue after years of leash pulling and fence aggression, and we could not be happier. Our dog also came to us with a fear of men from trauma early in his life, but Selina is helping us through every issue. We’re being trained as owners and as a family to help our dog with positive/reward style training and he has responded so well. It takes practice and consistency on our end but is already so worth it and wishing we would have done training with Selina years ago!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Thank you for being such a grateful customer. We at Paws Up value you more than we could ever voice. We want all of our clients to be with us for life. So again much Thanks!
Dog Training
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Mary P.

Jun 25, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Sandy understands dogs; therefore, she knows how to get them to respond. And she is a good owner trainer. Patitent, a good explainer and listener, she will have you and you dog working together in no time

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • I'm flexible • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Mary, Thank YOU! Just remember I am always here for you and your pack. Just because we did some trains doesn't mean youy can't call when you have questions or just need some advice. I can always find a way to come over and help you! You are a Paws UP client/family member now for life! Again, Thank you!
Dog Training
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Yvonne D.

May 31, 2025

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Sandy is amazing. She provided me with clear, simple instructions which immediately changed my dog’s behavior. She explained the reason for his behavior and how I could gain control of him. This happened very quickly with some simple techniques. Her strategies are positive, encouraging and most importantly work.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Yvonne, You were so teachable and ready to be Luka's leader. You have a brilliant puppy and I am just happy you chose my company Paws Up K9 Academy to help you understand what leadership and relationship with your K9 can mean to your family. We look so forward to working more with you!
Dog Training
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Tina S.

May 1, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

5 Stars – Incredible Puppy Trainer We can’t say enough good things about Sandy (Jake)! From the very first session, my husband and I were shocked at how immediately our puppy respected her. Jake has a calm, confident presence that dogs—and people—respond to right away. It was clear she knew exactly what she was doing. She helped us lay a solid foundation with crate training, leash manners, recall, and more. But what really impressed us was the additional 4-day boarding at her home. When our puppy came back, the progress was amazing—more focused, calmer, and so much better at following commands. Jake not only gets real results but does it all at a very reasonable price. She was always professional, patient, and generous with her knowledge. We feel lucky to have found her and would recommend her to anyone serious about giving their puppy the best start.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Love you guys! You baby Sugar Bear is the sweetest and will take a lot of love and follow through but you guys are working hard at that. Thank you for your support and continued friendship. Paws Up is growing and it is because of amazing clients like you!
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