The Puppy School of Fort Collins
Ranked #1 in Fort Collins and #1 in Colorado
Service area: Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Estes Park, Boulder, Cheyenne, Greeley, Denver, California
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
The Puppy School offers individual and group classes for dogs of all ages. Programs range from Puppy Kindergarten to specialized classes such as Agility, Visiting Etiquette for Therapy Dogs, Fun Games to Play with Your Dog, and preparation for the Canine Good Citizen Test. Training can occur at their 1-acre Fort Collins campus or through private classes conducted in the client’s home. The school also provides additional experiences like hikes and puppy play dates.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
A special Reduced Rescue Rate is offered. Specific pricing details for classes are available via a “Classes & Prices” link on their website.
Testimonials
“We really enjoyed puppy kindergarten classes. Great and fun learning environment. Roo does an exceptional job of getting to know each puppy individually. We are thrilled with the progress we’ve made in the short time working together! Looking forward to level 1 classes and learning more!”
– Brooke Bowell
“Roo was the ray of sunshine our rescue dog needed to come out of his “scared of everything” shell. She provided us the confidence we needed to effectively train him and help him learn to be comfortable around other people and animals. The level of empathy and exuberance she puts into every lesson is amazing.”
– Richard Taylor
“This is the best place ever to bring your dog!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. I highly recommend the Puppy School of Fort Collins”
– Lynn Pehrson
About the Trainer
The Puppy School of Fort Collins offers coaching for dogs of all ages, from puppies to adult dogs, aiming to achieve well-rounded, well-behaved, and happy pets and owners. They specialize in building a solid foundation for pups and their people, and also have a special interest in helping recently-rescued adult dogs and fearful dogs. A reduced rescue rate is available.
Classes range from Puppy Kindergarten to specialized options like Agility, Visiting Etiquette for Therapy Dogs, Fun Games to Play with Your Dog, and Canine Good Citizen Test preparation. Training can take place at their 1-acre Fort Collins campus or through private classes in the client’s home.
The founder, Roo, has over forty years of experience working with dogs and people, focusing on positive foundation building. She utilizes her background as a public school teacher to effectively teach both dogs and their human families. Her extensive experience includes working with therapy dogs, establishing a shelter school in Mexico, and founding a non-profit for animal health and rescue on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She has fostered hundreds of dogs of various ages and temperaments.
Accomplishments
The founder, Roo, is an AKC-Approved Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen Test. The business boasts the “Highest Rating of any dog trainer in the State” with over 175 five-star reviews. Roo has more than forty years of experience working with dogs and people, and her background as a former public school teacher contributes to her excellent communication and teaching skills. She has also worked with therapy dogs, started a shelter school in Mexico, and founded a non-profit for animal health and rescue.
Contact Information
Certifications
- AKC
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible seating
Other Services Offered
- Dog park
- Dog walker