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.
