Faithfully K9: Service Dog and Dog Training

Training is customized and delivered through one-on-one, in-home sessions tailored to the client’s needs and dog’s behavior. Service dog training includes public access preparation and handler education. Therapy dog training prepares dogs for visits in hospitals, schools, and hospice. Project HOPE supports first responders with anxiety and depression mitigation. Pet dog training focuses on behavior modification and obedience. Training is ongoing, with sessions scheduled regularly until goals are met.

Pricing Summary

Service dog training is free for veterans and first responders, funded by donations and grants. Pet dog training and therapy dog training are offered via private lessons with pricing details available on their Pricing page. No specific rates are listed publicly, but clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes.

Faithfully K9 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dog training organization founded in 2018 that specializes in training service dogs for individuals with disabilities, including PTSD, mobility, and hearing impairments. They empower clients to train their own dogs as service animals through personalized, in-home lessons using positive reinforcement and clicker training methods. In addition to service dog training, they offer therapy dog training, Project HOPE programs for first responders, and private pet dog training. Their team includes trainers with over 60 combined years of experience, many of whom previously worked at Freedom Service Dogs of America and have trained over 240 dog-handler teams. They focus on building strong bonds between handlers and dogs, and they do not charge veterans or first responders for training, relying on donations to cover costs.

They serve clients in the Superior/Flatirons Crossing to Aurora area and Conifer to Castle Rock, with clients outside this area meeting within the service zone. They do not meet with clients downtown due to parking and traffic constraints. All training is conducted in-person, primarily in the client’s home or local public settings to ensure real-world readiness.

Faithfully K9 is currently working toward accreditation with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and has received recognition including a $10,000 grant from Petco Love in 2023. Their trainers are highly experienced in positive reinforcement techniques and emphasize accessibility, kindness, and long-term support for clients.

Accomplishments

Over 242 dog-handler teams trained; over 50 service and therapy dogs graduated by each of the lead trainers; founder Cathy Kowalski trained the first Decker’s Dog, Rommy, featured on Animal Planet’s Dog Bowl; team has over 60 combined years of experience; currently working toward ADI accreditation; received $10,000 Petco Love grant in 2023.