REDISCOVER THE DOG YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF
WHY YOU CAN TEACH A DOG NEW TRICKS – AT ANY AGE
It’s Never Too Late
No matter their age, every dog has the ability to learn and grow— we’ve seen it happen time and time again. With patient, thoughtful, and consistent training, older dogs can develop new skills, decrease unwanted habits, and gain the confidence they need to thrive.
Training isn’t just about teaching skills—it’s about communicating, connecting, and growing together. With the right approach, every moment becomes an opportunity to strengthen your bond and transform you and your dog’s future.
How We Do Things Differently
Introducing Our “Lifestyle Training” Approach
At Family Pupz, we believe dog training is about so much more than teaching dog obedience or correcting behaviors—it’s about creating a life where you and your dog can truly thrive together.
That’s why we don’t just see ourselves as trainers; we see ourselves as lifestyle creators.
Our goal is to help you build a life with your dog that’s filled with harmony, connection, and ease, where the everyday challenges of dog parenting melt away and are replaced by the joys of companionship.
Instead of focusing solely on isolated skills like “sit” or “stay,” we take a holistic approach that addresses the bigger picture: what kind of life do you want to live with your dog?
Whatever your vision is, we’ll tailor our training to make that lifestyle a reality.
DOG TRAINING FOR YOUR UNIQUE LIFESTYLE
A Peaceful Home
A Peaceful Home is one where your dog knows how to relax and respond appropriately to everyday situations. Whether you're struggling with barking at triggers, jumping on guests, counter surfing, behavioral issues such as fear and anxiety, or general chaos during the day, we can help bring calm to your home. We’ll teach your dog to settle on a mat, greet politely, recall away from triggers, and leave forbidden items alone. By teaching appropriate behaviors, fostering positive interactions, and creating effective daily routines, we’ll help you create a calmer, happy home for the entire family.
Harmonious Walks in the Neighborhood
Harmonious Walks in the Neighborhood mean your daily strolls with your dog are calm, connected, and under control—even in the face of distractions and triggers. We’ll focus on leash manners, practicing polite behavior around other dogs, people, and wildlife, and strengthening your dog’s ability to disengage from triggers like passing bikes, skateboards, loud noises, and tempting street snacks. With improved focus, impulse control, and leash skills, your walks will become smoother, more enjoyable, and something you both look forward to.
A Welcoming Host
A Welcoming Host means your dog responds appropriately and remains well-mannered when guests arrive. We’ll work on settling on cue in a designated spot, polite front-door greetings without jumping, and maintaining good manners around food and shared spaces. Through impulse control exercises and polite greetings routines, we’ll help your dog contribute to a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere—so you can entertain with confidence and ease.
Relaxed Public Outings
Relaxed Public Outings mean you can confidently bring your dog to coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, and local parks without worry. We’ll teach settling in public, ignoring distractions, polite greetings, leash manners, and coming when called. With these skills, you and your dog can enjoy outings together, making the most of every shared experience.
Nimble Urban Adventures
Nimble Urban Adventures mean navigating the city with your dog is smooth, focused, and enjoyable—no matter how busy it gets. We’ll reinforce leash walking skills in high-traffic areas, teach calm behavior in elevators, lobbies, and other shared spaces, and build your dog’s ability to ignore distractions like street noise, food scraps, and passersby. With practiced focus, impulse control, and urban-savvy manners, your dog will become a confident companion in any city setting.
Stress-Free Time Apart
Stress-Free Time Apart means you can leave the house knowing your dog feels calm, confident, and content on their own. We’ll build independent settling skills, reinforce healthy alone-time routines, and address behaviors like separation anxiety-related barking, pacing, or destruction. Whether you're gone for a workday or a night out, your dog will learn to relax solo—giving you peace of mind and preserving a quiet, well-managed home environment.
The Polite Visitor
The Polite Visitor means your dog is a calm, respectful guest wherever you go. We’ll focus on polite entrance routines, settling on cue in unfamiliar homes, resisting the urge to jump, beg, or wander, and demonstrating self-control around people, pets, and furniture. With these skills, your dog will be a welcome guest—making every visit smoother, more enjoyable, and stress-free for everyone involved.
Calm and Confident Vet Visits
Calm and Confident Vet Visits make checkups smoother, safer, and less stressful for both you and your dog. We’ll focus on handling and body-touch desensitization, cooperative care techniques, and muzzle training to support calm, low-stress exams. Whether your dog is nervous, wiggly, or wary, we’ll build their confidence in new environments and around veterinary handling—ensuring visits that support their well-being without fear or struggle.
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.
SERVICE & PRICING OPTIONS
Home Schooling
Our Alternative To A Traditional “Board & Train” Program
The ideal option for busy professionals and families seeking hands-on-training support. Our trainer will come to your home and do 1:1 training sessions with your dog, and then transfer those skills on to you during a series of coaching sessions so that you can learn, solidify and maintain those skills moving forward.
Coaching
Our Traditional Dog Training Program
The ideal option for the dog parent who wants to be involved in every step of the training process. Our trainer will meet you and your dog at your home on a weekly basis in order to coach you on how to teach your dog the skills from our training plan and how to train your dog most effectively.
SUCCESS STORIES FROM OUR DOG TRAINING GRADUATES
HOW TO GET STARTED
1. VERIFY THAT WE COVER YOUR AREA
At the moment, we cover select areas in the Denver Metro Area. Ensure that we cover your area by checking out our coverage map before you get in contact with us.
2. FILL OUT CONTACT FORM
Use this link (or click the “Get Started” button below) to get in touch with us to schedule an initial consultation.
3. SCHEDULE & PURCHASE AN INITIAL CONSULTATION
Each new client relationship starts with the initial consultation, where we’ll learn more about your dog, the issues you’re currently experiencing, and your short & long-term training goals. Use the button below to schedule a consultation today.
4. PURCHASE RECOMMENDED TRAINING PACKAGE
Based on the initial consultation, our trainer will walk you through a personalized training plan, and recommend a training package that will give you and your pup the best chance to achieve your training goals.
Disclaimer: The achievement of the defined dog training goals at the end of the purchased number of training sessions can vary based on the client's ability and willingness to consistently implement, incorporate and build upon the tailored training plan prescribed by the trainer into their lives and the lives of their dog(s), as well as on the nature of pre-existing behavioral issue(s) of the dog(s), if any.
