FirstBarkColleen is an amazing dog trainer!! Over the years, she has trained three of our large and athletic dogs. They all respect her, and have learned a ton from her sessions. I can't say enough great things about Colleen. We consider her our family dog trainer, and lucky to have her help us train our dogs. Wendy C
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.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
How training happens
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Animal Rescue
- Animal Training
- Cage Free
- Care For Your Pets
- Cat Supplies
- Dog Jumping
- Dog Picking
- Dog Private
- Dog Running
- Educational Programs
- Family Dog
- Foster Care
- In-Home Pet Sitting
- Leash Learning
- Leather Leash
- Medical Care
- Off Lessons
- Personalized Service
- Pet Parenting
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Sitters
- Pet Taxi
- Rescuing Dogs
- Special Training
- Temperament Test
- Training A Pup
- Training Equipment
- Training Programs
- Training Your Dog
- Vet Care
- Veterinary Care
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
23 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 4
- Expertise 3
- Skilled trainer 3
- Kind staff 2
- Learned 2
- Leash pulling 2
All 8 topics
- Terrier 2
- Understanding 2
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Colleen is the most knowledgeable and skilled trainer I’ve ever come in contact with. She is one of a kind. Our 3 dogs not only respect her BUT love her. We aren’t just her clients, she truly cares. She has become family.
Colleen is phenomenal and best in the business! We cannot recommend her enough-she was helpful, attentive, and experienced. Thank you!
My dog was leash reactive towards other dogs. I tried several trainers before I met Colleen. They either didn’t listen to my concerns, had only one approach towards training or spent the time trying to sell me on an expensive package of training sessions. I had given up hope but …Read full reviewClose full review
My dog was leash reactive towards other dogs. I tried several trainers before I met Colleen. They either didn’t listen to my concerns, had only one approach towards training or spent the time trying to sell me on an expensive package of training sessions. I had given up hope but then my vet recommended Colleen. She was fabulous! She listened to my concerns and designed a custom behavioral modification plan for my dog based on his personality and motivations. We made more progress with her in a few months than we had working with other trainers for years. My dog and I can finally enjoy stress free walks. I can’t recommend her enough!
Unparalleled expertise, knowledge, patience, and professionalism are a few words I would use to describe Colleen and Pawtopia Dog Training. I was introduced to Colleen in 2012 and was beyond impressed with the training she provided my Rottweiler puppy. Last year I got another Rot…Read full reviewClose full review
Unparalleled expertise, knowledge, patience, and professionalism are a few words I would use to describe Colleen and Pawtopia Dog Training. I was introduced to Colleen in 2012 and was beyond impressed with the training she provided my Rottweiler puppy. Last year I got another Rottweiler puppy and Colleen was the first call I made; there isn't anyone else I would trust with training my dog! Thank you, Colleen, for the confidence you've instilled in me knowing that I can take Benz anywhere and he'll be so well behaved that the restaurant staff doesn't notice him laying next to me! You're the best!
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