Colorado Dog Academy

Colorado Dog Academy offers private and group training classes, as well as 2- and 4-week intensive board-and-train programs. Group classes require a prior trainer evaluation and focus on basic obedience and distraction-proofing. Board-and-train programs include daily training in real-world settings, with owners attending a mandatory pickup session to learn how to continue training at home. Follow-up private and group classes are included. Puppies under 12 weeks receive personalized care with crate training, housebreaking, and socialization. All programs emphasize consistent command use, pecking order, and habit formation.

Pricing Summary

Group classes: $595. 2-week board and train: $1295. 4-week board and train: $1895. Extra-large dogs: +$200. Puppy 4-week program: $2095. Boarding rates: $32–$36/day based on weight. Daycare: $20/day. Additional services include exercise ($3), medication ($2+), nail trim ($20), and Bordatella vaccine ($30).

Policies

Check-out time is 10am; checkout after 10am incurs a daycare charge. No charge for the last day if checked out by 10am. Check-in is charged as a full day regardless of time. Vaccinations (DHLPP-CV, Rabies, Bordatella) are required for boarding. Bordatella must be administered 48 hours prior if nasal/oral, or 2 weeks prior if injected. Medications must be provided in original prescription bottles. Training and boarding agreements must be signed prior to service.

Colorado Dog Academy is a family-owned and operated dog training facility established in 1978, located in Broomfield, CO. They offer private and group training classes, board-and-train programs, dog boarding, grooming, and a pet supply store. Their training focuses on teaching dogs to respond to verbal commands through repetition and positive motivation, emphasizing communication, pecking order, and habit formation. They specialize in basic obedience, puppy training, leash walking, and behavior modification for reactivity, with training generalized in real-world environments like shopping centers. Clients receive hands-on instruction during pick-up sessions and ongoing follow-up classes. The facility features indoor/outdoor runs, climate control, daily cleaning, and feeds high-quality natural pet food. They also offer expert witness services and accommodate medication administration and special dietary needs.

Their 2-week and 4-week board-and-train programs include obedience commands (sit, stay, come, heel, down, place), leash walking with distractions, and owner follow-up training. Puppies under 12 weeks receive individualized care with crate training, housebreaking, and socialization. Group classes are held Tuesday/Thursday evenings and weekend mornings, and dogs must be evaluated before joining. They encourage family participation and provide training tools, treats, and supplies for purchase on-site.

Accomplishments

Colorado Dog Academy has been operating since 1978, providing over 40 years of experience in dog training and boarding. They are recognized by clients for consistent results, especially with reactive and rescue dogs, and have built a reputation for personalized, family-owned service.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or visit the facility to speak with staff, schedule a tour, and discuss training needs. Dogs must be evaluated by a trainer before enrolling in group classes. Board-and-train programs require completion of paperwork and vaccination records prior to drop-off.