FirstBarkColleen and her team are such pros at what they do! I have a poodle terrier who had fear aggression and Colleen came to our place to work with him and taught us how to properly reinforce good behavior. Pawtopia has been around for years doing a fantastic job! I highly recommend them to help train puppies and to help with other behavioral training. Definitely the BEST around!
Pawtopia Dog Training
La Jolla, California
About Pawtopia Dog Training
Industry expert for over 20 years, Colleen Demling-Riley, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC specializes in private training sessions, behavior modification, general obedience and puppy training. She loves helping relationships transform as the pup and pet parent learn how to communicate with each other.
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- Behavior consultation
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- Crate training
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- In-home training
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- Puppies
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- Beginner training
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- Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
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Colleen is “5 Star” Trainer. We were getting’no where’ with 3 we engaged after receiving our new puppies January 17. Weeks old… new forever home. Needed to complete final phase AKC credentials. Colleen came to our rescue. Even though she was ‘booked for weeks’ she sensed our panic. Made adjustments in her schedule and arrived willing and able. So Grateful ❣️
Colleen's expertise as a dog trainer is truly remarkable. Her profound understanding of canine behavior allows her to quickly establish a deep connection between owner and dog. What sets her apart is her insight that it's the dog who needs training, not just the owner. Under Coll…Read full reviewClose full review
Colleen's expertise as a dog trainer is truly remarkable. Her profound understanding of canine behavior allows her to quickly establish a deep connection between owner and dog. What sets her apart is her insight that it's the dog who needs training, not just the owner. Under Colleen's guidance, my once rambunctious golden retriever transformed into a calm and cooperative companion, reaching a level of training akin to that of a service dog. Her approach emphasizes fostering communication and enabling dogs to self-calm, resulting in a harmonious owner-dog relationship. I highly recommend Colleen for anyone seeking a dedicated and effective dog trainer.
Colleen is a highly skilled, patient, and wonderful trainer, for both dogs and their owners! We are indebted to her help with our young jack russell terrier and older doodle. She can easily handle challenging breeds and issues and breaks things down to be manageable. We've worked with many other trainers over the years and Colleen is the best, ever!
Coleen is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, kind and gentle with my dogs. I highly recommend her!
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