1 AM Walks in Wash Park, Denver – and Why I got into Dog Training

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“I uhhh, don’t think what you’re doing is working…” my brother said as he stared at me incredulously while stifling his laughter. For whatever reason, it was these words that made me realize I needed to do something different with my German Shepherd, Ulf. It wasn’t having to endure the biting cold, and sleep deprivation […]

Pup of the week: Kaia Zedo

Kaia, a beautiful pitbull trained at Art of the Dog Canine Academy in Denver. We worked on her aggression and lack of obedience.

As our initial call unfolded, and as Corey was explaining all of the challenges he and his wife were encountering with their 10-month-old pit-bull pup, Kaia was in the background behaving as though she were an actress acting on cue to a script Corey was narrating. Jumping, nipping, barking and pulling! Clawing, pawing and completely […]

Pup of the Week: Cash Nielson

A picture of Cash, one of the Golden Retrievers that graduated from AODK9's Board and Train program in Denver. Cash is now a happy, confident, and well-trained dog.

Cash, enrolled in our Comprehensive Obedience Board and Train Program to help with his leash manners, and his overall etiquette when meeting new people and new dogs. Jamie Nielsen, Cash’s owner, knew Cash was a smart boy with a ton of potential, and wanted to do whatever she could to help him maximize it. As […]

Pup of the Week: Harold Williams

Harold, enrolled in our Comprehensive Obedience Board and Train Program to improve his manners (of course), but more importantly, to help him feel more confident in the big, scary world around him. When Harold arrived, his biggest fear was immediately apparent: hardwood floors! It actually isn’t terribly uncommon for dogs to have fears associated with […]

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Ian Lieberman, Lead Trainer & Co-Founder at Art of the Dog Canine Academy

I’m grateful for the time I had with him as he was one of the best parts of my childhood.

Pup of the week: Charlie Cundiff

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Charley is now able to walk through Wash Park with the alluring distractions of new dogs, enticing smells, and semi-edible objects without losing focus on the human at the other end of the leash.

Pup Of The Week: Glory O’Kelley

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Having been confined to a dog run at a backyard breeder for the first 6 years of her life, the world had always been a small place for sweet Glory. Glory’s adoptive family, the O’Kelleys were her guardian angels, saving the gentle yellow Labrador from harsh conditions and creating a sanctuary within the walls of […]

Pup Of The Week: Biscuit Gallo

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Biscuit, the bulldog learns good manners at Art of the Dog Canine Academy’s “Comprehensive Obedience” board and train!

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