Puppy Training
Off-Leash Training
Reactive & Aggressive Dogs
Sport & Working K9s
Build a Dog You Can Trust at Home, In Public, and Off Leash
Whether you're struggling with reactivity or aggression, unreliable recall, leash pulling, anxiety, or simply want a dog you can confidently enjoy in everyday life, we're here to help.
Build trust. Establish clarity. Enjoy life with your reliable dog.
Serving Denver Metro, Adams County, Jefferson County, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and Broomfield County
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Real Results From Real Dog Owners
Meet Your Trainer
Taylor Davis
Owner & Head Trainer
Dogs Will Dog was founded on a simple belief: training should prepare dogs for real life, not just controlled training environments.
Taylor is a graduate of the Tom Rose School with experience training service dogs, police k9s, working dogs, and family pets. His approach combines clear communication, motivation, accountability and real-world application to create practical skills owners can rely on in everyday life.
Tom Rose School Graduate
10+ Years Experience
Police K9 & Working Dog Training Experience
Service Dog Training Experience
Family Dogs and Behavior Modification
Helping Dogs and Their Owners Build Better Lives Together.
Every dog is different. Their personality, history, motivation, and challenges all affect how they learn. That's why we don't use a cookie-cutter training formula.
Our Board and Train programs combine individualized training with real-world experience to build skills your dog can actually use at home and in everyday life.
What makes our programs different:
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Home-based training, not a large kennel facility
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Individualized training based on your dog's needs
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Real-world training in neighborhoods, parks, stores, and public environments
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Regular photo and video updates throughout the training process
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Extensive owner education and follow-up support
Training shouldn't end the day your dog comes home. We'll teach you how to communicate with your dog, maintain training and continue building on their progress.
Dogs Will Dog Board and Train Programs
Training isn't about creating perfect obedience in a controlled environment. It's about building skills and communication that hold up in everyday life.
We use a balanced approach with an emphasis on engagement and play. Training is adapted to the individual dog, using motivation, structure, accountability, and appropriate training tools when needed.
Our approach focuses on:
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Clear communication and fair expectations
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Engagement and motivation
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Structure that helps dogs make better decisions
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Accountability when expectations are understood
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Real-world application around everyday distractions
Throughout training, we build these skills progressively so your dog learns not only what is expected, but how to confidently navigate everyday life with you.
Challenges We Help Dogs Overcome
From everyday manners and unreliable recall to reactivity, fear, and aggression, our programs are designed around the individual dog and the challenges affecting life at home and in public.
Freedom and Reliability
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Off-leash reliability
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Recall around distractions
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Public obedience
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Adventure & family dogs
Behavioral Challenges
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Leash reactivity
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Dog aggression
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Human aggression
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Resource guarding
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Territorial behavior
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Fear and anxiety
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Separation-related behaviors
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Impulse control around triggers
What Your Dog Will Learn During Their Stay
Every dog's training plan is different, but depending on your dog's needs and program, training may include:
Obedience and Reliability
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Sit, Down, and Place
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Recall
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Heel / loose-leash walking
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Off-leash reliability
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Neutrality around distractions
Household Manners:
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Crate training
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Threshold manners
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Appropriate behavior around dogs and people
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Polite behavior at home
Real-World Skills:
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Engagement with handler
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Impulse control
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Confidence around distractions
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Reliable behavior in public environments
What Our Programs Offer
Included in our programs:
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Flexible pick up and drop off times
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Around the clock care in home environment
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Limited enrollment so each dog receives individualized attention
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Regular photo and video updates
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Extensive owner education and go-home instruction
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Follow-up training after your dog returns home
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Continued support to help maintain your dog's training
Puppy Board and Train
Foundation training for puppies focused on manners, communication, confidence, and establishing good habits early.
3 weeks- $2995
Off-Leash Board and Train
Our comprehensive obedience program designed to build reliable communication, real-world manners, and off-leash reliability.
4 weeks- $3750
Behavior Modification
Designed for dogs struggling with more significant behavioral challenges such as aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, or resource guarding. Program length is determined by the individual dog.
6-8 weeks- Starting at $5500
Financing options available for qualified customers.
Not sure what program is right for your dog?
FAQ
1. Is my dog a good candidate for Board & Train?
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Whether your dog needs help with obedience, off-leash reliability, leash manners, anxiety, or more complex behavioral challenges, we'll discuss your goals during the consultation and determine if Board & Train is the right fit.
2. What training methods do you use?
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We use a balanced approach with an emphasis on play. We establish clear communication, motivation, accountability, and appropriate training tools when needed. Every training plan is tailored to the individual dog.
3. Will my dog be trained around real-world distractions?
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Yes. Training takes place in homes, neighborhoods, parks, public spaces, and other real-world environments to ensure skills transfer beyond training.
4. Where will my dog stay during training?
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Your dog stays in a home-based environment rather than a large kennel facility. This allows for more individualized attention and real-world learning opportunities.
5. How often will I receive updates?
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You will receive regular photo and video updates throughout your dog's stay so you can follow their progress.
6. What happens when my dog comes home?
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Every Board & Train program includes go-home lessons and follow-up support to help you understand the training and maintain your dog's progress.
7. Will my dog obey me or only the trainer?
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The goal is to teach both you and your dog. We provide coaching and follow-up guidance so your dog learns to work with you, not just the trainer.
8. Do you guarantee results?
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Results depend on factors such as consistency, follow-through, the dog's history, genetics, and the owner's commitment. We focus on giving every dog and owner the tools needed for long-term success.
9. Can you help with aggression and reactivity?
Many dogs come to us for help with reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and aggression. These cases are evaluated individually during the consultation to determine the best course of action.
10. How old does my dog have to be?
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We work with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. The ideal program depends on your dog's age, goals, and behavioral needs.
Think We're A Good Fit?
Let's talk about your goals and determine the best path forward for your dog.
