mountain state k9 academy

"100% recommend this place! My husband and I have a one year old German Shepherd who had been very difficult to work with...that is until we started training here. We did the three week board and training package, where MSK9 listened to our concerns, and tailored the training to address them. Once seeing our dog again after the three weeks of boarding, it was like he was a new dog! We still have a few group classes to go, but every time we have had a training session so far, I can't stop smiling and beaming about how much our dog's behavior has improved...it's amazing!! Also, it is so clear that every employee here knows what they are talking about, and I appreciate and trust every bit of advice they have given us. Mountain State has been such an amazing experience, I would not go anywhere else!"

- Taylor Kittilson

"Signed my pup up for classes, friendly staff, easy process.
I am adding to this post since all of my dogs have successfully finished board and train sessions. I sought help when I brought my 8-week-old Rottweiler puppy home. He was not the cuddly pup I was expecting, and he was not getting along well with his new dog siblings. MSK9 put him in check really quick after I checked him in at 12 weeks old. His trainer Gator has his and my utmost respect! After he came home acting like a gem, I sent my older dogs in to get re-trained. They all came out better dogs!! I wished I had sent my other two here as opposed to their previous training. Kari, Jacob and the rest of the trainers and staff are awesome! It is a process, and I have learned a lot about myself as an owner and what it takes for me to have my dogs in control and able to have them out in public and home with no issue! I am able to take the dogs almost anywhere! My Rottweiler earned his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate here. His breed is somewhat demonized, and I get terrified looks wherever we are, but when any dogs come at him, or situations get loud or hectic he remains calm and looks to me for direction! This is all in his training! Thank you MSK9 for helping me to help my pups!"

- Nicole Marie

Amazing place with an amazing group of trainers. Any goal you have, they will help you achieve it. Your dog will thank you!!

- Adria Lafferty

“We sent one of our dogs there for training as we were having aggression issues with our dog. Jacob worked with our dog in the 4 week training program and we have come so far and it’s like we have a new dog. We are so happy with how the training has come along. Everyone there was so nice and very welcoming. We will be coming back again with more dogs to be trained.”   

- Kylie Williams

“Gator is absolutely the man. He was very helpful, explained things very well, and clearly loves what he does with training. More than happy to highly recommend him and the facility. Sarah at the front desk was great to work with also! Thank you Gator and Sarah!!”  

 - Patrick Jennings

“Jade came out to meet me and let me know how Benson had done his first time there, I had been nervous sending him somewhere new so I really appreciated getting to hear firsthand how he did and getting to meet who was taking care of him and I could tell he was in really good hands” - Suzy Boisclair

“I love ALL of the staff!  Everyone is wonderful - I feel really blessed to find such a good business in today's society.  Thank you all!!”

- Debbie Stone

“Absolutely love the care and training that Leo receives with Jacob and the whole team at MSK9! You guys are literally the best.”

- Molly Schreiber

"I dropped off a frightened dog and picked up a confident one! My dog trainer, Dylan, showed incredible patience, kindness, and a genuine love for dogs—that's the reason behind my dog's complete transformation. Everyone at the K9 Academy is not only kind but also thoroughly professional! Thank you, Dylan!!"

- Carolyn Marks

"Our anxious, reactive dog was known as “perrito loco” at our neighborhood park and people would avoid us. Patrick really helped him gain confidence and stop reacting to every car/dog/squirrel/noise. We couldn’t be more grateful to Patrick for giving us our lives back and making our daily walks more peaceful. Thank you!"

- Joey Groff

"I have been bringing my dog, Ace, to MSK9 since I got him. We started with the puppy class when he was 10 weeks old then did a 3 week board and train. Since then I have been doing lessons with Ace consistently. He has been boarded here when we go on vacations. Ace has been trained by Gator, Dylan, Patrick, Rianna, Jake and Kari. I have nothing but the upmost respect and trust for everybody that works here. Ace is by far the best dog I have ever owned and that’s all thanks to everybody at MSK9. The kennel staff is also amazing and treat Ace as if he was one of theirs. We have an amazing family dog who will also protect us, as we continue to do protection lessons. I can’t recommend MSK9 and their trainers enough."

- Ichiko Asher

"I can go on and on about all the things we love about MSK9 and our trainer, Dylan! Our dog, Sophie, has received boarding, training, and grooming services at MSK9 and all of them have been incredible. We adopted Sophie, a two-year-old Rottie, who had not been socialized and was highly reactive to other animals. We had a training consultation with Dylan and quickly realized he and MSK9 were a perfect fit. We truly could not have imagined a better trainer!! Dylan has gone above and beyond since our very first contact. Sophie recently completed a 4-week board and train program and her growth and learning in such a short amount of time has been amazing! We were allowed to be very involved throughout the training process and Dylan was so knowledgeable and patient every step of the way.

We know Sophie is in the best hands with MSK9 staff! She LOVES going to group classes and being boarded there. Thank you, Dylan and MSK9 for all you do and helping our sweet Soph become the best version of herself!! We look forward to continuing to learn from y’all!"

- Marilou Montoya

"We have boarded our dog here two times. The first time she was a little bit under a year old and this time she is 15 months old. She loves it so Much! They give you really cute report cards and you know your dog has been taken care of! When we pick her up, she is always so tired and content! You can tell They really take care of your fur babies and she always has fun!"

- Bridgette Hagedorn

"I want to give MSK9 a huge shout out for the following. My dogs looked healthy, they still had their shiny coats, they weren't shedding all over, they smelled just the way they did as I left them which is important because that tells me the kennels are cleaned unlike other places I've boarded in the past, they seemed relaxed and they looked happy when they brought them out. I boarded with them for 8 days. The staff was pleasant and informative, the facility is clean, they have indoor and outdoor kennels which is important with our GSD. Prices are fair considering they are about the same as others, but the care was by far better than all the other places I've used. They came recommended by out Vet whom I also love. I boarded our small Chihuahua and very large GSD. They placed them next to one another in the runs and they have beds for the pups to lay on. Thank you for caring for my pups and making our time away less stressful for them and for us."

- Paula Smith

"From the friendly environment to the most well-trained staff, this is the best place to leave your pup when going on a vacation or a getaway! The dogs come back fresh and sharp! Highly recommend!"

- Natasha Tweedy

"I was looking for a high-level boarding and training academy for my GSD. When I had my initial consultation with MSK9's trainer, I was impressed. I had visited a couple of other training facilities, but I just wasn't feeling the comfort and professionalism that I felt with our trainer. Needless to say, my GSD felt comfortable with him from day one.

MSK9 Academy not only worked with my dog—they transformed him into a great, obedient dog. I couldn't be happier with the results.

Thank you MSK9 Academy, and more so, thank you to our trainer—you and your team are simply the best.

Diego will live out his life a much better dog, and so will I.

I highly recommend MSK9 Academy to anyone who wants to get the best out of their family pet.

There is no better place than MSK9 Academy for your dog training.

Thank you to our trainer and the staff for the great job you did with my dog Diego."

- RBN

"Beyond fantastic! Gator did a fantastic job with our dog Lennon! He’s almost a 3-year-old dog so I was worried about his ability to be re-taught. The phrase “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is not in these guys vocabulary. Highly recommend!!!!!"

- Benjamin Hurd

"You really can't go wrong with Mountain State K9 Academy. I give Gator my highest recommendation for all your K9 training needs, especially if your dog is a bit more stubborn like my Bloodhound, Rufus, was!

From start to finish, my experience with Gator was exceptional. He is punctual, organized, energetic, and highly effective with K9 training methods. I especially appreciated the ease and clarity of my lessons with him and Rufus and his patience while I learned, too!

As a result of my and Rufus's training, we can now enjoy our favorite Colorado adventures stress-free and with complete confidence that my dog is safe, having fun, and being obedient.

Thank you, Gator and MSK9, for giving Rufus and me the best experience possible!"

- Rebekah El Maskaly

"Great kennel, easy to work with, and highly recommend. This kennel saved me from another one that was being onerous and had poor customer service, and threatening to cancel my reservation.

This kennel was able to process and take my dog in less than 24 hours. Saving me from having to cancel my trip and a lot of money."

- Christopher Robertson

"Hands down, Mountain State K9 is the best place I have ever been to for training, boarding, day care and friendly people. We have been going to them for over 4 years, and I can’t imagine my dog going anywhere else. The employees are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. Honestly, I am very crazy about my dog, and they have ALWAYS been kind with sending me updates and answering questions. From the front desk team to the trainers to the owners, everyone is absolutely outstanding. Tuesday Day Care is my dog’s favorite day of the week. I cannot actually say enough about the impact they have in our lives. Thank you MSK9."

- Amanda Fanjoy

"We can't say enough good things about this place! We used them for training or 3 goldendoodles. Our trainer was amazing with the dogs and equally great with helping our kids handle the dogs. Every staff member we encountered was kind and pleasant to deal with. I never had a worry about the dogs being in their care. They even took the initiative to call me when one of our guys started coughing due to some seasonal allergies. All around, excellent place!"

- Nicole Thomas