The Puppy School of Fort Collins

Programs include Puppy Kindergarten, beginner to advanced obedience, agility, Canine Good Citizen preparation, therapy dog etiquette, and fun socialization activities like play dates and hikes. Training is structured in progressive levels with individualized attention. Private in-home sessions are available for tailored support, especially for multi-dog households or rescue dogs with behavioral challenges.

Pricing Summary

Classes range from Puppy Kindergarten to advanced levels with private and group options. Special discounted rates are offered for rescue dogs. Specific pricing details are available on the Classes & Prices page.

Policies

The Puppy School will be closed for winter starting October 1st, 2025, and will reopen in spring. Specific cancellation and rescheduling policies are outlined on their Policies page.

The Puppy School of Fort Collins is a dog training business founded by Roo, a trainer with over forty years of experience working with dogs and their people. The school specializes in puppy training and helping recently-rescued adult dogs build a solid, positive foundation through personalized coaching. Classes are offered both privately and in small groups, at their 1-acre Fort Collins campus or in clients’ homes. They focus on creating happy, well-behaved dogs through positive, relationship-based training that goes beyond basic obedience. The school offers Puppy Kindergarten, beginner to advanced classes, agility, therapy dog preparation, and fun socialization activities like puppy play dates and monthly hikes. They provide discounted rates for rescue dogs and emphasize understanding dog behavior and communication for both pets and owners.

Roo combines her background as a former public school teacher with hands-on experience fostering hundreds of dogs and running shelter training programs in Mexico and South Dakota. Her approach is empathetic, patient, and tailored to each dog’s needs, helping fearful, anxious, or newly adopted dogs gain confidence. Clients consistently praise her ability to explain training principles clearly and adapt methods to individual dogs and families.

The Puppy School serves Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Estes Park, Boulder, Cheyenne, and Greeley, and will be closed for winter starting October 1st, 2025, reopening in spring.

Accomplishments

Roo is an AKC-approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator and has received over 175 five-star reviews. She has fostered hundreds of dogs, founded a shelter training program in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and established a non-profit animal rescue and health program on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact The Puppy School via phone or email to inquire about class availability, schedule a private session, or learn more about programs. New clients are encouraged to review the Classes & Prices page and reach out to begin training.