Lead Off Leash K9 Training

Lead Off Leash K9 Training TWC Certified Trainer. www.leadoffleashk9training.com My name is Cheryl Albrecht-Harvey. I treat each dog on a case-by-case basis.

Dog trainer specializing in off-leash obedience that works with all dogs: from puppies to adult dogs with more challenging issues like dog aggression, human aggression, or extreme fear based issues. I started Lead Off leash K9 Training to teach dog owners how to create a more balanced and happy four-legged family member through play, obedience and off-leash freedom. I am passionate about dogs, and

equally passionate about helping people have a more harmonious relationship with their pup. I have been working with dogs all of my life and have been practicing professionally since 2014. I am very active in continuing education because I believe in furthering my dog training experience so that I keep refining and improving my skillset, as well as to remain up to date on the most effective and fair dog training techniques. I am a certified professional dog trainer from the Training Without Conflict program, which was created by world-renowned trainer, Ivan Balabanov. I will work with any dog - from the happy-go-lucky-pup to dogs that struggle with separation anxiety, dog aggression and/or human aggression. My home facility is licensed by the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) Program, which is a licensing and inspection program dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of those animals in pet care facilities throughout Colorado. I practice balanced dog training, meaning I use both reinforcement and punishment (as scientific aspects of Operant Conditioning) as well as Classical Conditioning to create a very effective and fair communication system to train and rehabilitate dogs. I will decide which tools to use with your dog once I understand what he/she needs and discuss my plan with you before the training begins. Each training program is tailored to each dogs behavioral issues. I work with all breeds and temperaments and I address a wide range of issues from basic obedience to severe anxiety and even dog and human aggression. I am happy to discuss my methods and tools with you. My goal for you as a client is to help create a lifelong harmonious relationship between you and your dog. I also want to foster a long lasting connection with you and be available in the future should you need more assistance.

Abner Update!!!
11/23/2025

Abner Update!!!

11/20/2025

CASTOR has a whole new lease on life!! This boy has come ALOOOONG way and I am soooo happy for him. 🥰🐾

11/20/2025

JAVA Goes Home!

11/19/2025

ABNER Goes Home!

11/19/2025

CASTOR Goes Home!

11/19/2025

Java has a session with her owners before her big GO HOME day tomorrow

11/17/2025

Java, Castor, and Abner for a downtown Durango stroll on a busy day. Heeling and walking like champs - confident and controlled - and getting some treats from stores along the way. These guys all go home soon and they are all doing GREAT!

11/17/2025

Abner and his dog-dog play: I love seeing him open up like this and initiate play with the other dogs (and leave my side in the process.) He is becoming much more brave and expanding his world!

11/17/2025

Java, Abner and Castor to Creature Comforts for an errand, and to practice NOT pulling on the leash as well as exploring a new store. Good dogs!

11/16/2025

Java playing at the CO trail (with Abner and Castor along). LOTS of thoughts for the owner as she gets ready to go home! Listen carefully and take notes :)

11/16/2025

Castor has a training session with his owner and they both do a fantastic job! This guy will be definitely be ready to go home in a couple of days!

11/16/2025

Mulder and Scully go home!! I am so proud of these pups and their owners. They are now on the right path to a much more fulfilled life individually and together!

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My dog training philosophy...

My goal with each dog that I work with is to create a balanced, happy, and calm four-legged family member. Inclusion in daily family life is the best reward a dog can receive and a well-behaved dog is easy to have in your home and take with you wherever you may go. To reach this balanced state of mind, I believe that dogs need physical exercise but, more importantly, they need mental exercise through structure, rules, and boundaries. I can help you and your dog (through private One-on-One sessions or a Board and Train program) or rehabilitate your fearful or aggressive dog (through an extended Board and Train program) how to find a calm state of mind. I practice balanced dog training, meaning I use both rewards and corrections to train and rehabilitate dogs. Just like in raising children, I believe that letting a dog know what behaviors they should not do is just as important as commending the behaviors that we want from them. Simply put, I use "yes" and "no" in my training. "Yes" represents a reward. "No" represents a correction. I treat each dog on a case-by-case basis. I will decide which tools to use with your dog once I understand what he/she needs and discuss my plan with you before the training begins. Each training program is tailored to each dogs behavioral issues. I work with all breeds and temperaments and I address a wide range of issues from basic obedience to severe anxiety and even dog and human aggression. I am happy to discuss my methods and tools with you.

My goal for you as a client is to help create a lifelong harmonious relationship between you and your dog. I also want to foster a long lasting connection with you and be available in the future should you need more assistance.

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