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Top Paw K9 Academy

Denver, Colorado

4.6/5· 142 Google reviews

About Top Paw K9 Academy

Effective training is a partnership between dog and handler based on trust, love, and science. Dogs are more complex and advanced than we think and so is training them. Training a dog is about mutual trust and respect. Being receptive to different training methods is essential in bringing your dog to their full potential. Each dog is unique to their breed, just as much as they are to their own learning style; therefore relying on one training method is impractical. That’s why I don’t choose a specific technique for every dog. One method could be detrimental to another. My life’s passion and purpose is to bring you and your dog closer than ever through trust, communication, and an understanding of each other.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training Customer-reported
  • Recall training Customer-reported
  • Socialization Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training Customer-reported
  • Separation anxiety Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Class options

  • Makeup classes

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support Customer-reported
  • Personalized training plans
  • Photo updates Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Animal Training
  • Canine Coaching
  • Day Program
  • Deep Clean
  • Dog Rescue
  • Dogs Walking
  • Extensive Training
  • Facility Dog
  • Flea & Tick
  • In-Person Training
  • K9 Rehab
  • Main Training
  • Off Leash
  • Pack Program
  • Person Sessions
  • Problem Behaviors
  • Raising & Training
  • Rehoming Dogs
  • Site Training
  • Specific Training
  • Sport Dog
  • Training Your Dog

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 5142 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 20
  • Leash training 16
  • Board and train program 12
  • Basic obedience training 10
  • Video updates 8
  • Confident pup 5
All 10 topics
  • Individualized training 5
  • Reactive dog training 5
  • Adoption process 4
  • Virtual training 4

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Cierra Friend
5/5
We are about a month and a half post board and train for our aggressive mini Aussie. Trusting Jennifer and the entire Top Paw crew with our boy is the greatest decision we could have made. Before going I was terrified to take our dog out for a walk much less in public. Since we w…Read full reviewClose full review

We are about a month and a half post board and train for our aggressive mini Aussie. Trusting Jennifer and the entire Top Paw crew with our boy is the greatest decision we could have made. Before going I was terrified to take our dog out for a walk much less in public. Since we were taught how to respect his boundaries we are able to take him on hikes and have him in our crowded lobbies without the fear of him flying off the handles and trying to attack. Our bond has grown more than I could have ever imagined and we owe it all to top paw!

Deirdre and Chad Martinez
5/5
We are incredibly grateful to have found Top Paw K9 Academy. Our rescued black lab mix began showing aggression toward other dogs, and as a family we were terrified we might have to make an impossible decision. After five weeks with Jen and her exceptional training team, Cody cam…Read full reviewClose full review

We are incredibly grateful to have found Top Paw K9 Academy. Our rescued black lab mix began showing aggression toward other dogs, and as a family we were terrified we might have to make an impossible decision. After five weeks with Jen and her exceptional training team, Cody came home with remarkable skills — and we now have the tools to keep him and other dogs safe. Jen’s thoughtful, insightful approach helped us understand the root of Cody’s behavior, and her clear explanations gave us confidence throughout the process. Thanks to this training, Cody can now join us on camping trips and be a fully included member of our family. The communication, updates, and coaching we received from start to finish were outstanding. We cannot speak highly enough of this organization.

Zach Carnefix
5/5

We had a great experience with the behavior modification board and train program. Jennifer and John do a great job of personalizing training to best suit the dog, and they focus on addressing root causes of reactivity rather than just managing the symptoms.

Jill Quinlan
5/5
Jennifer is an exceptionally knowledgeable dog trainer who demonstrates expertise, compassion, patience, and genuine dedication in her work with both dogs and their owners. Through her board-and-train program, as well as follow-up sessions in our home, she provided thoughtful, co…Read full reviewClose full review

Jennifer is an exceptionally knowledgeable dog trainer who demonstrates expertise, compassion, patience, and genuine dedication in her work with both dogs and their owners. Through her board-and-train program, as well as follow-up sessions in our home, she provided thoughtful, consistent, and highly skilled support. With her guidance, our dog has made remarkable progress from being highly reactive to becoming a more confident, calm, and well-regulated companion who is able to enjoy the world around her. We are incredibly grateful for Jennifer’s support, both in helping us reach this point and in continuing to guide us as our dog grows and progresses.

Sara Wagner
5/5
Jennifer and her team at Top Paw K9 Academy truly care about the dogs they're training and the families they're working with. When my dad moved in with his dogs, our household went from calm to chaotic fast. The dogs didn't get along, and we had some scary fights before we knew …Read full reviewClose full review

Jennifer and her team at Top Paw K9 Academy truly care about the dogs they're training and the families they're working with. When my dad moved in with his dogs, our household went from calm to chaotic fast. The dogs didn't get along, and we had some scary fights before we knew what we were dealing with. We started working with Top Paw in October, and they've been with us every step of the way, helping us understand pack dynamics, adjust how we manage the dogs together, and build better habits across the whole household. What I appreciate most is that they didn't just work with the dogs, they worked with us. Managing multiple dogs with a history of conflict is stressful, and Jennifer's team gave us real tools and real confidence.

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