Fort Collins Protection Dogs and Training Inc.
Service area: Serves Fort Collins, Colorado, and surrounding areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Offers intensive and ongoing training programs focused on protection, behavior modification, and obedience. Training is tailored to individual dogs and owners, with options for board-and-train services and private facility sessions. Programs are designed for both personal protection and family dog development.
Testimonials
Joe is very committed to training top quality dogs for personal and professional protection. As a retired police officer who worked with the canine unit he has a vast knowledge and experience in dog training.
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I have had the pleasure of working with Joe for over 10 years and two dogs. Top notch training and service is what you come to expect from Joe.
– Sgt. Baumann
Fantastic trainer, great dogs! Perfect protection and family dogs.
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About the Trainer
Fort Collins Protection Dogs and Training Inc. is a dog training business led by Joe, a trainer with over 40 years of experience in dog training, including work with police K-9 units. The business specializes in providing top-quality protection dogs for personal and professional use, as well as family-oriented training that ensures safety and obedience. Joe’s background as a retired police officer with canine unit experience brings a high level of expertise to training programs focused on protection, behavior modification, and reliable recall. Clients receive personalized training tailored to their dog’s needs, whether for guard duties, family companionship, or addressing behavioral issues like reactivity or resource guarding.
The business emphasizes balanced, experienced-based methods and has earned strong testimonials from long-term clients, including law enforcement professionals, who praise the quality of training and the temperament of the dogs produced.
Accomplishments
Joe has over 40 years of experience in dog training, including work with police canine units. He is recognized for producing top-quality protection and family dogs with consistent results.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Location
12156 North County Road 17, Fort Collins, CO 80524Listing Tools for Trainers
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