Your Guide To A More Joyful And Stress-Free Life With Your Dog
MEET TANYA LIM,
CPDT-KA®
Hi, I’m Tanya!
As a certified dog trainer with over a decade of professional experience, I know that having a dog is a joyful journey—but it comes with responsibilities.
The dog of your dreams isn’t about perfection; it’s about embracing the one in front of you and putting in the work to build a bond that will last a lifetime.
I’m here to empower you with the tools and guidance to unlock a brand new life with your dog—one filled with joy, understanding, and endless possibilities.
Let’s work together to make your dreams of living your best life with your dog a reality!
MY VISION FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
“My goal is to help dog parents cultivate the confidence and skills to create a life full of joy, harmony, and adventure with their dogs.”
MY PROMISE TO YOU
Together, We Can Achieve The Training Transformation You’ve Been Dreaming Of.
Sometimes all you need is someone to remind you that change is possible. With years of experience and hundreds of success stories in Denver, we’re here to help you achieve the results you no longer thought were possible.
How Dogs Became My Life’s Work
MY STORY
I’ve always loved animals. Being around them has been a constant source of joy and deep curiosity.
In 2013, I turned that love into action by founding Play Pals, a dog walking business in London. Just two years later, I expanded Play Pals NYC to New York City, where I had the privilege of working with hundreds of dogs and their families.
Over time, I realized that walking dogs only scratched the surface of the impact I could have. I wanted to do more—to help dogs and their people truly thrive together, not just coexist.
That’s when I transitioned into training.
There’s something profoundly rewarding about using my knowledge and skills to transform behavior and enable the kind of life every dog parent dreams of living with their dog.
I’m deeply drawn to the dynamism and variety of this work. Whether it’s stepping into someone’s home, actively listening to their frustrations, fears, or even personal struggles, navigating different learning styles, celebrating their wins, or witnessing emotional breakthroughs (yes, there have been tears!), this work is deeply personal to me.
It’s humbling to be trusted with these moments, and I work hard to create a safe, judgment-free space, while infusing fun and curiosity into every session.
Training should be a rewarding experience for both dogs and humans, so when clients graduate feeling confident and excited to continue practicing at home, I know we’ve built something truly special together.
Now, as someone who deeply understands the rhythm, pace, and lives of Denver people and their dogs, I bring all these experiences—my love for animals, my entrepreneurial spirit, and my passion for transformation—into every session with my clients.
My goal is to help you and your dog create the kind of bond that brings joy, harmony, and a touch of magic to your everyday life.
MY CERTIFICATIONS
EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER (CPDT-KA®) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT)
FEAR FREE CERTIFIED TRAINER WITH THE FEAR FREE PROGRAMS aiming to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety & stress related to veterinary and grooming procedures
GRADUATE OF THE AGGRESSION IN DOGS MASTER COURSE the most comprehensive course on dog aggression for trainers and behavior consultants available anywhere in the world
CERTIFIED IN PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING SKILLS by the State-Approved Dog Trainer School: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
CERTIFIED IN DOG TRAINER FOUNDATIONS by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior, fundamentals of force-free training and clicker training
GRADUATE OF THE FAMILY PAWS® PARENT EDUCATION (FPPE)
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
At Family Pupz, we believe dog training is so much more than teaching tricks or commands—it’s about empowering dog parents to live the joyful, stress-free, and adventurous life they’ve always envisioned with their dog.
Our training is rooted in a positive, force-free, and science-based approach, as the latest research in animal behavior consistently shows that dogs learn best—and that learning lasts longer—when they’re in a learning environment free from fear, stress, and pain.
This foundation is supported by our proactive approach to training, which helps dog parents anticipate and prevent issues before they arise. By combining proactive strategies like redirection, management, and collaborative problem-solving, we provide you with a comprehensive toolkit to confidently navigate any and all situations that you may encounter with your dog—even when we’re not there to assist.
At the heart of our approach is what we call, “lifestyle-based training”. It’s not just about curbing excessive barking or leash pulling, but why you want to manage those behaviors in the first place—to enjoy a romantic date night out without worry, host a peaceful dinner party with friends and your dog, or to take your dog on meaningful adventures without stress or anxiety.
That’s why we focus on offering you practical solutions to enable you to live the seamless, rewarding, and deeply enriching life with your dog that you always imagined.
Meet My Dog, Zippo!
FUN FACT: ZIPPO IS OUR FOSTER FAIL!
Zippo came to CO from TX and was clearly never trained, but with time and patience, he’s caught up on all of his basic manners.
We’ve also been working through some leash reactivity and we couldn’t be prouder of how much he’s changed and learned. You can see him in action in our digital “Leash Reactivity Resolved” course where he models a bunch of exercises and skills.
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