Beyond the Stars Dog Training

Private lessons include a 1.5–2 hour initial session followed by three weekly sessions tailored to the owner’s goals, conducted at home, parks, or pet-friendly stores. In-home training is a two-week intensive program where Brandy trains the dog daily in the home, then meets with the owner to teach how to maintain progress. Custom training plans address specific issues like reactivity, aggression, or stealing, with sessions held in the relevant environment. All programs include homework and ongoing support to reinforce learning.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons cost $500 for a 4-week program (one 1.5–2 hour session, then three weekly 30-min to 1.5-hr sessions). In-home intensive training is $2,000 for two weeks of daily in-home sessions. Custom training plans and photography services require a quote.

Brandy Cox is a passionate dog trainer based in Colorado Springs, offering personalized training services to help dog owners build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with their pets. She specializes in balanced training techniques that combine positive reinforcement with clear boundaries, using treats, toys, and timing to teach dogs while also setting limits when needed. Brandy’s approach is science-based, rooted in classical and operant conditioning, and tailored to each dog’s unique personality, drive, and needs—whether they’re fearful, reactive, aggressive, or simply need basic obedience. She provides private lessons, in-home intensive training, and custom plans for specific behavior issues like leash pulling, reactivity, resource guarding, and separation anxiety. Brandy also offers dog photography and trains dogs in real-world settings like parks, stores, and hiking trails to ensure generalization of skills. Her mission is to keep dogs out of shelters by empowering owners with understanding and practical tools.

Brandy has trained dogs with extreme behavioral challenges, including those with bite histories and high anxiety, during her time at a corporate board-and-train facility. She draws from personal experience raising reactive dogs like Diablo and learning from her late dog Ginger, which shaped her compassionate, adaptable style. She avoids one-size-fits-all methods and defaults to the least abrasive tools, only recommending prong or e-collars when necessary and always with a plan to wean off. Clients praise her for clear communication, patience, and helping dogs—and their humans—feel confident and connected.

Accomplishments

Brandy trained dogs with severe behavioral issues—including bite histories, high anxiety, and low motivation—at a corporate board-and-train facility. She developed her expertise through hands-on experience with reactive dogs like Diablo and her late dog Ginger, and has completed numerous seminars and sports training programs. Her work has helped numerous dogs avoid euthanasia or shelter placement by improving owner-dog communication.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can request a free consultation through the website to discuss their dog’s needs, choose a service, and schedule an initial session. A detailed intake form asks about the dog’s breed, age, behavior concerns, and desired outcomes.