City of Tails
Service area: Serves the Northern Colorado region, specifically the Fort Collins and Loveland areas, with program location in the NoCo Unleashed facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- puppy
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
The It Takes a Village Puppy Academy is a structured, daily program for puppies 9 weeks to 12 months old, combining small-group socialization, positive reinforcement training, and exposure to novel stimuli. Sessions are 4 hours long, with close supervision to ensure appropriate play and behavior correction. Owners receive daily photos and videos, along with home training guidance to reinforce skills. The program runs as an ongoing, multi-week commitment designed to build foundational obedience, impulse control, and confidence.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not listed publicly; interested owners are directed to contact Mandy directly for personalized plan options and package information.
Policies
Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website; interested clients are encouraged to email Mandy directly for clarification.
Testimonials
“Mandy is the most knowledgeable behaviorist I have met. She uses her background as a Veterinarian Technician, and vast experience working with dogs to assess holistic health and determine causes for a dog’s behavior. Her training is thorough, she ensures owner’s understanding of all presented material, and she keeps training fun and entertaining for dog and owner!”
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“Our puppy started at 16 weeks old with City Tails and just graduated at 6.5 months old. City Tails team worked so hard to give him the social skills with other dogs and master basic puppy manners. He grew from being afraid of dogs to playing happily with other puppies of all sizes. Each session was small enough to get individual training and puppy play time. Her patience was amazing! I highly recommend Mandy’s City of Tails for anyone looking for more than just day care or a quick 4 week one hour session of puppy training.”
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“Mandy and her team were incredible for my American Eskimo puppy, Koda… Through her posted videos, Mandy also broke down his training step by step, so that I could follow along at home and further reinforce everything he had learned. Every day that my puppy ‘went to school’ was his favorite day.”
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About the Trainer
City of Tails, operated by Mandy Crist, is a puppy-focused training school specializing in developmental training for puppies aged 9 weeks to 12 months. The program, called It Takes a Village Puppy Academy, offers a structured daily schedule combining socialization, positive reinforcement manners, and exposure to novel environments in a safe, low-overstimulation setting. Unlike typical dog daycares, the program emphasizes intentional training and behavioral development, with small play groups monitored closely to prevent unwanted behaviors and promote healthy social skills. Mandy, a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 18 years of experience working with dogs, integrates her veterinary background to assess holistic health and behavior. She provides daily photo and video updates to owners, reinforces home training with clear cues, and adapts methods to individual puppy and owner learning styles. The facility is clean, well-lit, and designed to support puppy growth through routine, confidence-building, and impulse control exercises.
Mandy also offers ongoing support through a community forum and personalized guidance, ensuring owners understand and continue training at home. The program is not a drop-off daycare but an educational academy aimed at building lifelong behavioral foundations.
Additional services include puppy daycare and teenage daycare, with a strong emphasis on supervised play and training integration.
Accomplishments
Mandy Crist is a Certified Veterinary Technician (since 2005) with over 18 years of hands-on experience working with dogs in veterinary and training settings. She has successfully trained hundreds of puppies to overcome fear, reactivity, and behavioral challenges without sedation or restraint, and is recognized by clients for her ability to tailor training to individual puppy and owner needs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to email mandy.cityoftails@gmail.com to ask questions and determine the right plan for their household. A free initial consultation is offered to assess puppy needs and program fit.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
Monday: 9am-2pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am-2pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9:30am-2pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
Location
226 E 29th St, Loveland, CO 80538Listing Tools for Trainers
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