Grace Dog Training & Behavior

Training begins with a 90-minute initial assessment and consultation. Clients receive a customized plan and can choose from 6, 8, or 12-session packages with in-person or virtual sessions. Each package includes access to weekly live Zoom group sessions and recordings. Clients are encouraged to submit home training videos for feedback. Support is available via text and email between sessions. Group training is offered weekly on Mondays at 5 PM MST with lifetime access to recordings. Board and train and day training programs are structured around intensive behavior modification in a supervised facility setting.

Pricing Summary

Initial 90-minute session: $300. Training packages include 6 sessions ($1,150), 8 sessions ($1,474), and 12 sessions ($2,200). The 12-session package includes free monthly group Zoom Q&A sessions. Board and train and day training services available with separate pricing.

Policies

Sessions may be moved virtually if necessary for health and safety. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to communicate needs directly with the team.

Grace Dog Training & Behavior is a professional dog training service based in Denver, Colorado, led by certified trainer Ana Melara, CPDT-KA, with over 25 years of experience. They specialize in reward-based, force-free training methods that emphasize kindness, respect, and fun for both dogs and their owners. Services include private in-person and virtual training, group classes, board-and-train programs, and service dog training. They also offer a weekly live Zoom group training program with recorded sessions, an online community, and access to expert resources including podcasts, YouTube videos, and recommended reading. Their team avoids all aversive tools like choke chains, pinch collars, and shock collars, and focuses on building strong human-dog bonds through gentle leadership. Additional services include day training at their facility in Wheatridge and a shop offering recommended dog supplies.

Ana Melara, the lead trainer, has trained dogs since 2001 and works with puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, addressing issues like reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and basic manners. Her dogs serve as training demos, and she is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Regional Dog Trainer Academy. The business is a member of APDT and IAABC, and all trainers are either CPDT-certified or pursuing certification.

Clients appreciate Ana’s patience, knowledge, and ability to transform fearful or reactive dogs into confident family members. The business supports clients with ongoing text and email access between sessions and provides customized training plans based on individual needs and budgets.

Accomplishments

Ana Melara is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT and TAGteach Advanced Certified. She has over 25 years of experience training dogs and has trained at the Rocky Mountain Regional Dog Trainer Academy. Her training methods align with AVSAB and IAABC standards. She hosts workshops and maintains an active podcast and YouTube channel on dog training.

How to Get Started!

Begin by filling out a detailed questionnaire, then schedule a 90-minute initial assessment session. After the assessment, a customized training plan and package are agreed upon based on needs and budget. Clients gain access to the online community and weekly Zoom sessions upon enrollment.