The Grace Dog Training & Behavior team is a member of APDT and the IAABC, training both virtually and in the greater Denver, Colorado area.
Grace Dog Training & Behavior relies on reward-based techniques to teach and build good behavior. When you come to us for training, your dogs will always be treated with great kindness and respect, and training will be fun. We promise you that we will never use harsh corrections, a choke chain, a pincher collar or a shock collar on your dog, ever.
Grace Dog Training & Behavior offers virtual and in-person private training, phone consultations, online community training and more. Contact us today for a custom training program offering safe and effective training for you and your dog.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
Leash training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Board and train
Day training
Group classes
In-home training
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Senior dogs
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog training
Dog sports
Trick training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
DaycareCustomer-reported
Dog walking
Other listed services
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Animal Behavior Consultants
Challenging Behaviors
Difficult Behavioral
Dog Behavior Consultant
Dog Communication
Dog Training Sessions
Dogs Private
Flight Nanny
Gracie's FreeziesProgram details
We prepare Gracie's Freezies with an all-organic filling and freeze them, so you don’t have to! Once your dog has enjoyed all of your Gracie’s Freezies, toss them back in the portable insulated bag provided. We will pick up the used toys and replace them with a fresh batch of Gracie’s Freezies!
Home Board
In Person Learning
In-Person Training
Initial Training
Shock Collar
Training & Behavior
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
Training team
CDBC
Training team
APDT membership
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Where are you located now?
Hi Katie, We are still in Lakewood. We closed our training center in December. If you are looking for classes or daycare, Noble Beast is there now. They're great. I still see people privately and I'm happy to discuss your needs at 303-238-DOGS(3647).
Community answer · Grace Dog Training & Behavior · 2019-09-21
Hi Manickam,
That's a good question for Google! I have had dogs live longer than 17 years. I know many others have had dogs live to 18 and 20 years. I have found that with love, training, a fantastic diet and good exercise, a dog can have a long happy life. Thanks for the question. Happy training!
Community answer · Grace Dog Training & Behavior · 2019-09-21
5/5I highly recommend Grace Dog, especially for rescues and/or reactive dogs. Ana is the first dog trainer I’ve worked with. I talked to a few of the most recommended dog trainers in Denver and decided to work with Ana because her approach was so compassionate and much more personal…Read full reviewClose full review
I highly recommend Grace Dog, especially for rescues and/or reactive dogs. Ana is the first dog trainer I’ve worked with. I talked to a few of the most recommended dog trainers in Denver and decided to work with Ana because her approach was so compassionate and much more personalized than the others.
My 4 year old rescue dog, Lucy, struggles with dog reactivity and anxiety. I’ve been working with Ana for a couple months now and have already seen Lucy make progress in these areas. It’s not just simple obedience training - Ana is really helping me connect with Lucy and make her feel safe and confident. She’s always able and willing to give me advice about anything. Very easy to communicate with.
Her trainings are designed to make a lasting, life long impact. She truly acts as a partner and valued resource in my dog training journey.
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Tessa Stinson
5/5Ana is fantastic! Truth be told, I was desperate when I called her, utterly afraid I had made a terrible mistake getting a puppy. But after the first meeting, the very next day, that all changed. My daughter was shocked at how much my attitude towards the puppy changed so quickly…Read full reviewClose full review
Ana is fantastic! Truth be told, I was desperate when I called her, utterly afraid I had made a terrible mistake getting a puppy. But after the first meeting, the very next day, that all changed. My daughter was shocked at how much my attitude towards the puppy changed so quickly. Not only did she give us the tools we needed to train or puppy but also the confidence that we could do it! She can help you to train your dog to do what works for your family. It’s still amazed me how much we learn each session. Ana is kind, knowledgeable, patient, and a true lover of all animals!
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martin thomas
5/5From our first day working with Ana in home, she made us feel confident and capable in our abilities to see results. She empowered us with understanding for our dogs actions and armed us with the knowledge to address their needs. In our home she creates an environment that is fun…Read full reviewClose full review
From our first day working with Ana in home, she made us feel confident and capable in our abilities to see results. She empowered us with understanding for our dogs actions and armed us with the knowledge to address their needs. In our home she creates an environment that is fun, engaging and comfortable for us all. The dogs respond so well to her direction and love to see her coming. Ana has given us the tools to build the atmosphere to protect our dogs in the best ways possible, empower our kids to maintain control over our dogs and to ensure encourage positive behaviors in our dogs. Walks are more enjoyable for us and the dogs, when the doorbell rings it's way less chaotic and have game planned with great results and the anxiety the dogs would get in certain situations have greatly diminished. We look forward to continuing our work with Ana. She is so knowledgeable on all things dogs and a great joy to be around; don't wait to start your journey with her!
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Arslan
5/5
We adopted a rescue that became highly reactive to other (unknown) dogs and we were at a loss of what to do. Through a friend we found Ana and we've never been more grateful. Our sweet boy has come a long way in large part due to Ana.
She is extremely knowledgeable, observant, respectful, and a highly qualified subject matter expert.
Do your pup and yourself a favor, call Ana ASAP.
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Debbie Stratton
5/5
Ana Melara of Grace Dog Training knows dogs better than anyone I know. I had a leash-aggressive dog and she helped so he could go out into the world more confidently and less reactive. And that certainly made my life easier. Ana thinks of so many things that I never thought of when training a dog. And my pups love her Gracie's Freezies! Highly recommended!
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