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About
Welcome to Paws Up Academy, your partners in compassionate dog training and in‑home style boarding. Our team has extensive experience working with dogs of all backgrounds, including shelter dogs that others had given up on, and helping them become confident family companions.
We’ve overseen puppy development through adulthood for a wide range of working and service-dog roles, and we bring that same skill and care to family pets. We focus on relationship-based training and basic obedience that builds real leadership and trust between you and your dog—never pressure to buy unnecessary packages.
Once you’re part of the Paws Up family, we’re here for you long term. We offer:
- Training tailored to your goals and budget
- Grooming for existing clients
- Board-and-train and boarding in a loving home environment
Serving clients along the I‑25 corridor in Colorado. We look forward to working with your pack. Paws Up!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 153 times
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4 employees
2 years in business
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Payment methods
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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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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Sandra S.
Aug 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sandy came to my house and we immediately had great rapport. She was attentive to what kind of training I am seeking for my Cavalier and a plan was laid out before she left.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • My home, venue, etc.
Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Sandy, you are such a loving parent and totally understand how pups can change our lives for the better always! I look forward to working with you and always being there for your loving Cavalier. Again Thank YOU! Sandy
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Adam S.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve had awesome service with Sandy. Very passionate about the dog and training. Very fast response. Can’t wait to see my dog with her new trained attitude.
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • Digging • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location
Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Oh Man! Thank you for your Kindness and nice feel good words. My goal has been and will always be to build a life-long friendship with my pup parents. I appreciate you and your family more than you all know! Thank You Again, Sandy
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Clint T.
Jan 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sandy has really helped us with our labradoodle going through his various Puppy phases. Now he's the best dog! We are still working with him on minor things, but he's a good boy!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • My home, venue, etc.
Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Clint, Thank you from the bottom of my Paws and top of my Heart! You guys are amazing and have filled your home with so much safety and love for your pup! You make my job so easy by always doing what I explain to you as important in our leadership for the amazing K9's! Again, Thank YOU! Sandy
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Jamie M.
Aug 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was so nice and very comforting in my situation, if I ever need a professional for any dog issue I will definitely call her.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • At the pro’s location
Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Thank You Jamie! Yes, I love what I do and am blessed to be able to do it. Thank You for acknowledging my experience and ability to help coach my customers with professionalism and great care. You business and trust you put in Paws Up K9 Academy to help you! Call me anytime you ever need help with your pup! Again, Thank YOU! Sandy
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Lauren B.
Sep 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sandy was incredibly helpful and informative in our first dogtraining session. We’ve already seen improvements in our dog’s behavior and can’t wait for more progress based on what she has taught us.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Paws Up K9 Academy's reply
Lauren, you are just a great dog mom! Great to work with and I look forward to helping you progress in your training!
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Sandra Jacobson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Paws Up will work with each client individually. We do not sell needless packages. Every owner and their K9 is different and has different needs. We generally work at 150.00 and hour but will not turn any customer away because of finances. Our puppy school also has adolescent trainings attached to it because we know as teenagers more often they become a little bit more free thinking. If Service work is needed and or certification and testing we also offer that at friendly pricing as well.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We almost always come to the customer first. We believe the pup in its natural environment is key to understanding the pups needs. We do like to do trainings in other places with the client so that if the client wants to take the pup places with them they can handle the exposure and act accordingly. We also offer pet boarding once you have been a client of ours as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have over two decades of dog training expertise. Working with so called un-adoptable dogs to high tasking service dog work. Awarded an Apprenticeship through the State of Colorado almost two decades ago and many IBSA certifications in board and train. Overseeing the puppy program for a 10 million dollar company out of Denver for almost 10 years of our work.
