Monster Dog Training

Monster Dog Training offers private lessons (in-home, facility, or field trip), 4-week group class series, and drop-in classes covering topics like leash walking, recall, impulse control, and canine fitness. Day training includes daily 1–2 hour field trips Monday–Friday with photo/video updates and weekly home sessions. Behavioral rehab begins with a 1–2 hour initial consultation, followed by customized private or day training plans, with optional integration into group classes for safe practice. Programs are tailored to individual goals, including puppy raising, reactivity, aggression, and life skills like crate training and counter surfing.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by service: private lessons are $X per hour (exact pricing not listed); day training pricing depends on drive time and availability; group classes are offered in 4-week series or drop-in formats with no listed prices. All pricing requires direct inquiry via phone or email. Wedding Dog Wrangler and field trip sessions include additional travel fees.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact Sarah directly via phone or email to arrange or modify appointments.

Monster Dog Training, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a professional dog training business founded by Sarah, a certified trainer with experience under Kathy Santo Dog Training in New Jersey. The business offers private lessons, group classes, day training programs, and behavioral rehabilitation tailored to families, rescue dogs, and dogs with reactivity, aggression, or fear-based issues. Sarah specializes in canine fitness, resource guarding, leash reactivity, and puppy raising, and holds certifications as a Certified Canine Athlete Advisor and is working toward her Certified Canine Fitness Trainer designation. Molly, a class instructor with a Master’s in Education, brings expertise in biological fulfillment and dog sports. Services include in-home, facility-based, and field trip training sessions across diverse environments like parks, breweries, and hiking trails. The business also offers a unique Wedding Dog Wrangler service, canine fitness programs, and GRC (Grit, Resilience, Courage) dog sports training. Clients receive daily video updates during day training and personalized homework to reinforce progress. Monster Dog Training emphasizes science-based, positive methods with a focus on building trust and long-term behavioral change, not just suppression. They also run The Dog Sense podcast and sell branded gear to support their community and fundraising efforts.

The business supports rescue and foster dogs, volunteers in the community, and encourages ongoing education through seminars and workshops. Their programs are designed for all dog ages—from puppies to seniors—and all breeds, with special attention to multi-dog households and complex behavioral challenges. Clients are trained as much as their dogs, ensuring lasting results.

Additional services include dog walking, canine fitness programs, and a client portal for booking and accessing resources. They do not offer boarding, grooming, or pet sitting, but focus exclusively on training and behavioral support.

Accomplishments

Sarah is a Certified Canine Athlete Advisor, working toward her Certified Canine Fitness Trainer from FitPaws and the University of Tennessee, and holds a CDT from IACP. She is a GRC Dog Sports competitor and certified Social Responsibility Judge. She trained under Kathy Santo Dog Training and continues attending national seminars. Molly holds a Master’s in Education from Colorado State University and is a co-founder of the Level Up Colorado GRC Dog Sports Club.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can request a free consultation by filling out an online form on the website, or by calling or emailing directly. After submission, Sarah will reach out to schedule an initial assessment, which may be a private lesson or home visit to evaluate the dog’s behavior and set training goals.