ObstinateK9
Service area: Travels to clients’ homes; service area includes Denver metro area and surrounding regions within reasonable driving distance.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training is delivered through in-home private sessions focused on owner involvement. Each program is customized based on the dog’s age, breed, behavior issues, and the owner’s goals. Sessions include foundational obedience, behavior modification, and off-leash recall training. Detection dog handlers receive specialized diagnostics and training optimization. Ongoing support is available via text, and training continues beyond sessions to empower owners as lifelong trainers.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call or email for a free in-person consultation to discuss training needs and receive a customized quote.
Testimonials
Easily the best dog training you can get, and its worth every penny! Dillon was great! We have 2 japanese akitas and the younger one had some bad habits. With Dillons help we stopped barking and socialized safely. He not only helped us train better habits but also helped us understand our fur babies better and taught us how to train beyond the sessions. Everything was customized to our dogs and us.
– Client
We recently had the pleasure of working with Dillon to help train our two Cane Corso puppies–aka our little (but actually massive) mini horses–and the experience was phenomenal.
From day one, he was incredibly informative, patient, and hands off so we were in control and learning rather than him just doing it. He didn’t just teach our pups–he taught us how to understand and communicate with them better. His approach was structured yet flexible, adapting to each of our dogs’ personalities while still maintaining firm and clear expectations.
Thanks to his guidance, we now feel so much more confident and equipped to raise well-behaved, obedient, and socialized Cane Corsos. We still have growing to do (literally and figuratively!), but we’re now on the right path and it’s all thanks to his help.
Highly recommend to anyone looking to turn chaos into calm–even if your “puppies” are the size of small horses!
– Client
We could not be happier with the results from Dillon’s help training our Belgian Malinois.
We were told by others that we were “crazy” for getting a breed as demanding as a Malinois (someone even begged us to get in touch the breeder and call the whole thing off). The first few months, before working with Dillon, we got a glimpse into why people felt that way. But as soon as we started working with Dillon, we understood that our dog was actually amazing. Once we could successfully communicate our expectations, our dog was so much happier and we were able to get him to a point where we can fully trust him in practically any environment. Now we’re extremely proud of how well trained our dog is and of the amazing relationship we’re able to have with him. None of this would have been possible without Dillon’s unique approach.
We highly recommend Dillon to anyone and everyone!
– Client
About the Trainer
ObstinateK9 is a mobile dog training business led by Dillon, offering in-home private lessons tailored to each dog’s unique personality and environment. The trainer specializes in owner-involved training, teaching dog owners how to become their dog’s own trainer through hands-on guidance during sessions. Services include basic obedience, off-leash training, behavior modification for issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and excessive barking, as well as K9 consulting for detection dogs, addressing false alerts, cuing, and reward systems. Training occurs in the client’s home and local surroundings to ensure real-world applicability. Dillon emphasizes understanding both the dog and the owner’s behavior, providing ongoing support via text and customizing training to fit lifestyle and goals.
The business serves clients across a wide range of breeds, including high-energy working dogs like Belgian Malinois and Cane Corsos, as well as shelter dogs adjusting to apartment living. Clients report significant improvements in dog behavior, increased confidence, and stronger human-dog bonds. Training is not just about commands—it’s about building communication and trust.
Dillon brings 10 years of experience and is known for his empathetic, structured, and flexible approach, adapting to each dog’s needs while empowering owners with lasting skills.
Accomplishments
10 years of hands-on dog training experience; successfully trained high-demand breeds including Belgian Malinois, Cane Corsos, and Japanese Akitas; recognized by clients for transforming challenging behaviors into well-adjusted family and working dogs.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free in-person consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and create a customized training plan. Clients can schedule this consultation by calling or emailing.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: 8am-6pm
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
797 N Revere St, Aurora, CO 80011Listing Tools for Trainers
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