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Traction Dog Training Club

Boulder, Colorado

4.9/5· 124 Google reviews

About Traction Dog Training Club

Traction Dog Training offers expert private dog training services in Boulder, CO, including in-home training and board-and-train programs. Our experienced trainers specialize in obedience training, behavior modification, and specialized services such as aggressive dog training and therapy dog training. Whether you need help with your dog’s behavior or want to enhance obedience, we provide a variety of services tailored to meet your dog’s needs. We also offer puppy obedience training and advanced obedience programs. Our goal is to help dogs develop good habits and strengthen the bond between owners and pets.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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    Behavior modification in Boulder and Denver, CO for anxious, aggressive, or reactive dogs. Reduce problem behaviors using proven positive techniques. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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    CGC training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Complete 10 essential skills for obedience, socialization, and therapy dog readiness.

  • Crate training
  • Leash training
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    Loose leash training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Teach your dog calm, controlled walking without pulling, ensuring safe and enjoyable walks.

  • Obedience training
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    Advanced obedience training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Focus on off-leash control, complex commands, and reliable behavior in real-world situations. · Listed price: From $2,490.00

    Off-leash obedience training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Reliable recall and command response for safe, confident off-leash behavior in all environments. · Listed price: From $2,490.00

    Basic obedience in Boulder and Denver, CO. Teach foundational commands like sit, stay, come, and heel while building strong owner-dog communication. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

    Obedience training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Teach commands, reduce problem behaviors, and strengthen communication and trust between you and your dog.

    Advanced obedience courses in Boulder and Denver, CO. Work on complex commands, off-leash control, and reliable obedience in real-world situations.

    Rally obedience in Boulder and Denver, CO. Teach your dog to follow commands through a fun, structured course, improving focus, communication, and reliability.

  • Puppy training
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    German Shepherd puppy training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Build obedience, socialization, and good habits early with expert guidance and structured sessions.

  • Recall training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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    Leash aggression training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Teach your dog calm, controlled behavior on walks, reducing reactivity to dogs, people, or distractions. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

  • Barking
  • Reactivity training
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    Leash reactivity training in Boulder and Denver, CO addresses fear or aggression on walks. Improve focus and calm behavior with structured sessions. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

How training happens

  • Board and train
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    Board and train in Boulder and Denver, CO with daily structured sessions. Reinforce obedience, reduce anxiety, and correct behavior while you’re away. · Listed price: From $3,990.00

    Board and train in Boulder and Denver, CO. Immersive training with daily structured sessions for behavior correction and obedience mastery.

  • Group classes
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    Group dog training classes in Boulder and Denver, CO. Socialization, obedience, and behavior skills in a controlled group setting with expert instruction.

  • In-home training
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    In-home training in Boulder and Denver, CO. One-on-one sessions focused on obedience, behavior modification, and applying techniques in your home environment. · Listed price: From $170.00

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training
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    Basic training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Foundational commands and behavior skills for puppies or adult dogs, setting the stage for advanced obedience.

Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice Customer-reported
  • Personalized training plans
  • Photo updates

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training
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    Therapy dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Prepare your dog for certification and teach skills to provide emotional support and comfort. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

    Therapy dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Prepare your dog for certification with skills to provide comfort, emotional support, and safe interactions.

Dog sports

  • Agility
  • Rally obedience
  • Scent work

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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    Rescue dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Behavior modification, socialization, and obedience programs designed for rescued or previously untrained dogs.

Additional services

  • Boarding
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    Dog boarding in Boulder and Denver, CO offers a home-like environment with daily exercise, companionship, and one-on-one care while you’re away. · Listed price: From $65.00

    Dog boarding in Boulder and Denver, CO with attentive care, structured daily routines, and a safe home-like environment while you’re away.

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    Professional dog trainer serving Boulder and Denver, CO. We specialize in obedience, behavior modification, and personalized training for anxious or aggressive dogs. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

  • Dog sitting (in-home)
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    In-home dog sitting in Boulder and Denver, CO. We follow your dog’s routine, provide exercise, play, and attention in a familiar environment. · Listed price: From $89.00

  • Private Coaching
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    Private dog training sessions in Boulder and Denver, CO tailored to your dog’s needs. Improve obedience, behavior, and confidence with focused guidance. · Listed price: From $170.00

  • Homeschool Program
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    In-home homeschool dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Intensive 1-on-1 sessions 5 days a week for rapid behavior and obedience improvements. · Listed price: From $2,490.00

  • Behavior Evaluation
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    Behavior evaluation in Boulder and Denver, CO. Assess temperament, triggers, and challenges to create a personalized training plan for your dog. · Listed price: From $170.00

  • Custom Training
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    Custom dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Personalized plans to address behavior issues, improve obedience, or enhance overall skills.

  • Rabies Vaccination
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    Rabies vaccination for dogs in Boulder and Denver, CO. Keep your dog compliant and healthy while participating in training programs.

  • Tutoring Program
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    Tutoring program in Boulder and Denver, CO. Intensive in-home sessions with daily practice and weekly check-ins for fast, lasting results. · Listed price: From $1,490.00

  • Study Abroad Program
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    Study Abroad dog training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Three-week immersive board-and-train program focused on off-leash skills and advanced obedience. · Listed price: From $3,990.00

  • Trained Dogs for Sale
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    Trained dogs for sale in Boulder and Denver, CO. Well-behaved family companions or service dogs ready for adoption or therapy work.

  • Drop Off
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    Drop-off training in Boulder and Denver, CO. Your dog receives focused, structured training sessions while staying at our home, improving behavior and obedience.

  • Free Phone Consultation
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    Free phone consultation for Boulder and Denver, CO dog owners. Discuss training options, behavior challenges, and find the best program for your dog.

  • Training Classes
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    Dog training classes in Boulder and Denver, CO. Group or private sessions covering obedience, behavior modification, and socialization skills for lasting results.

  • Training Support
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    Training support in Boulder and Denver, CO. Ongoing guidance, follow-ups, and personalized advice to help you maintain and improve your dog’s behavior.

  • Dog Training Seminars
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    Dog training seminars in Boulder and Denver, CO. Learn effective techniques and training strategies from professional trainers for your dog’s success.

  • Dog's Learning
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    Dog’s learning programs in Boulder and Denver, CO. Focused sessions tailored to your dog’s behavior, temperament, and learning pace for lasting results.

  • Intensive Training Course
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    Intensive training courses in Boulder and Denver, CO. Focused, immersive sessions to rapidly improve obedience, behavior, and confidence in your dog.

  • Keep Training
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    Keep training program in Boulder and Denver, CO. Ongoing sessions designed to maintain and advance your dog’s skills, obedience, and behavior.

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5124 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash training 31
  • Homeschool program 12
  • Obedience training 10
  • Reactivity training 10
  • Behavior modification 4
  • Crate training 4
All 10 topics
  • Anxious dog 3
  • Calmness training 3
  • Fearful dog training 3
  • Deep understanding of dogs 2

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100 collected reviews

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Nancy Amedeo
5/5
Victoria worked with our older, dog-reactive dog. She worked with us on the fundamentals of loose-leash walking and park-in-place. She created a safe and controlled environment for our dog to practice being neutral around other dogs, particularly larger dogs and animated dogs.…Read full reviewClose full review

Victoria worked with our older, dog-reactive dog. She worked with us on the fundamentals of loose-leash walking and park-in-place. She created a safe and controlled environment for our dog to practice being neutral around other dogs, particularly larger dogs and animated dogs. We were given homework throughout the week, which was more for us than for our pup. Doing the homework really pays off because we were able to keep up the progress and enabled us to get the most out of our training package. Victoria was able to mix things up from week-to-week, trying out our new skills in different environments. It's been so great to see our dog make good choices, and we are much more confident being our dog's advocate. She listened to our challenges and paid attention to our lifestyle to come up with realistic, achievable goals for our family. We are now comfortable taking our dog for trail walks and hang time at the breweries. I would highly recommend Traction, and Victoria specifically.

S S
5/5

Victoria was our trainer, and she did a FANTASTIC job with our beagle. We completed the obedience training course, and we saw noticeable improvement in our dog - not just her new "tricks", but she WANTED to do her tricks, and she was happy to do it! Highly recommended for dogs that are difficult to train and eager to please!

Faith Wood
5/5
Eric is someone I would recommend time and time again and because of his work with my dog, Oatmeal, he is the only dog trainer I would ever trust my dog with. He completely changed my dog and showed me results that I know will last long-term rather than a quick fix. I was extreme…Read full reviewClose full review

Eric is someone I would recommend time and time again and because of his work with my dog, Oatmeal, he is the only dog trainer I would ever trust my dog with. He completely changed my dog and showed me results that I know will last long-term rather than a quick fix. I was extremely nervous because of the countless dog trainer options in the area. However during our initial assessment I knew right away that Eric was the best pick. I never felt like Eric was someone trying to sell me a service or up-sell me on getting more training packages then I needed. It always seemed like he truly cared about the progress Oatmeal was making. He was extremely thorough and educated in his training. He worked extensively with Oatmeal, but also listened to every question I had and helped me work on my training skills, strengthening my bond with my dog. Eric is extremely personable and truly is dedicated to his work. I am so grateful I got the opportunity to work with him and my dog is SO much better because of it.

David Friedlander
1/5
This review is based on being attacked by one of the dogs going through the course. Some friends and I were on a bike ride and going to a public seating area. When I approached the area on bike, an off-leash dog charged at me, bit my leg and foot and drew blood. The dog was langu…Read full reviewClose full review

This review is based on being attacked by one of the dogs going through the course. Some friends and I were on a bike ride and going to a public seating area. When I approached the area on bike, an off-leash dog charged at me, bit my leg and foot and drew blood. The dog was languidly pulled off me by the owner. Laura from the appropriately named "Traction" training club offered no apology and reluctantly gave her info, and copped an attitude (see pic) when I asked for the name of her service. This is the last outfit I'd want to help me control my dog, and their lazy setup next to a crowded seating area at a popular bar is the height of irresponsibility. Next call, Boulder Animal Control! (FYI, I'm not a dog hater...a bad dog owner hater, perhaps, but that's not the dog's fault. This is the second time I've been bitten in six months and I'm simply sick of irresponsible dog ownership.)

Nedra Baker
5/5
We came to Traction with our dog who has solid obedience but can sometimes have some reactivity towards other dogs. We were lucky to work with Eric. He was very knowledgable and was so great with our pup. He clearly enjoys what he does and really made a difference for us. We feel…Read full reviewClose full review

We came to Traction with our dog who has solid obedience but can sometimes have some reactivity towards other dogs. We were lucky to work with Eric. He was very knowledgable and was so great with our pup. He clearly enjoys what he does and really made a difference for us. We feel much more confident in trying to prevent our pups reactivity but also what to do if it does happen. Would highly recommend Traction Dog training, especially Eric!

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