Professional Dog Training Services

You simply will not find a more comprehensive board and train in Oregon or Colorado!

If you don't see a program that meets your needs, ask us about creating a customized program for your dog and budget!

Schedule a visit to our facility and see firsthand how our training program works. Tour the space, meet our professional dog trainers, and watch the dogs currently in training. We’ll also provide a live demonstration of our methods and proper e-collar use.

At Flash Dog Training, our approach goes beyond rehearsed obedience drills. We focus on your dog’s state of mind, building calm, balance, and trust instead of just performance on command. Our goal is to help you rebuild your relationship with your dog, offering what feels like a “do over” even after months or years of frustration or unwanted habits.

In our Board and Train Program, we create meaningful state-of-mind shifts. Whether your dog is hyperactive and out of control, reactive toward other dogs, or nervous and fearful of the world, we work to reset how they think and feel. By the time your dog leaves our program, you’ll see a remarkable change in their overall behavior, confidence, and ability to live calmly in the real world.

Actions come from feelings. We have a saying in dog training, ”It’s not the behavior, it’s the motivation behind the behavior.”

When a fearful dog gains confidence, it no longer needs to lash out on the leash as a coping mechanism. And when a hyperactive dog develops an ‘off-switch’ and begins checking in with you before reacting, that’s the transformation our Board and Train Program is designed to create.

If you’re looking for private training, our one-on-one lesson package is designed to strengthen your relationship with your dog while building the essential foundation every dog needs.

WE CAN GIVE YOUR DOG OFF LEASH RELIABILITY FOR ALL OF YOUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES!

3-Week Board and Train Programs Starting at 4,275-5,875*

Our 3-Week Board and Train program is our most popular option, designed around the proven power of a 21-day period to reset behavior patterns and build new, healthy habits. While some dogs may require additional time, three weeks is often the ideal length to make meaningful progress with most pets. This program is especially effective for dogs facing social and behavioral challenges such as fear, anxiety, nervousness, leash reactivity, food guarding, dog aggression, or even a history of biting people or other animals. It is also for dogs that are in need of advanced obedience training. Our program includes:

30-minute consultation at drop-off
3 full weeks of training and boarding
Core obedience commands: sit, down, come, place, heel — on and off-leash
Structured socialization tailored to your dog’s needs
Herm Sprenger prong collar
Progress updates via email and social media
Training to settle calmly in public places (restaurants, breweries, etc.)
Complete “state-of-mind” shift during training

Halfway progress lesson
Boarding privileges for future stays
Bath before going home
Dremel/Nail Trim
Comprehensive 1–1.5 hour go-home lesson covering training and tools
3 follow-up lessons after the program
Free access to group classes for one year

**If you choose to include off-leash training, an E-Collar Technologies remote collar will be required, with costs ranging from $280–$395 depending on your dog’s specific needs. In some behavioral cases, we may strongly recommend — or require — the use of a remote collar to ensure both safety and long-term reliability. Program pricing may also vary based on the severity of your dog’s behavioral challenges, which will be discussed after reviewing your questionnaire during the follow-up phone call.

***In some cases, additional weeks of training may be necessary, price will be quoted by your Trainer depending on your dog’s progress and needs. You’ll be notified within the first two weeks of training if extra time is required, which is most common in dogs struggling with severe aggression, anxiety, or fear.

To reserve a spot in the Board and Train program, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required once your dog has been scheduled.

2-Week Board and Train Program

3,175

Our 2-Week Board and Train program is designed for dogs who have completed our puppy program or for those without serious behavioral issues, whose owners want consistent on- and off-leash obedience. It’s best suited for dogs with mild nuisance behaviors such as jumping, barking, pulling, or digging. This program is ideal for easygoing, confident dogs that do not exhibit fear, anxiety, aggression, or reactivity. This 2-week program includes:

Learned commands, such as "Come," "Sit," "Down," "Place," "Heel," as well as on and off-leash work
A 30-minute drop-off consultation
Picture and video updates
2 lessons
A prong collar
Boarding privileges
A bath

1-Week Recall or Refresher Board and Train Program

1,440

This program is designed for past clients or pet parents wanting a refresher on their dog’s training or for dogs without behavioral issues that simply need to improve off-leash recall and leash manners.

Your dog will learn reliable “come” off-leash and loose-leash walking on-leash.

The program includes:

One private lesson, with discounts available for additional follow-up sessions
A 15-minute drop-off consultation
A bath
Boarding privileges
Regular photo and video updates throughout their stay

Day Train Program
(Monday-Friday)

1 week & 1 lesson 875

2 week & 2 lessons 1,750

3 Week & 3 lessons 2,625

4 Week & 4 lessons 3,500

Looking for dog training without leaving your pup overnight? Our Day Train program is the perfect solution — we’ll train your dog while you’re at work!

Most of our board and train programs can be customized into a convenient Day Training option. In this program, your dog can learn essential skills such as basic puppy manners, obedience commands, loose-leash walking, off-leash recall, confidence building, and calm behavior on cue. This flexible training option is ideal for busy dog owners who want professional results without boarding.

Fill out our Get Started form today to speak with a professional dog trainer and find out what length of Day Training program is best to accomplish your goals. With our proven methods, you’ll enjoy a happier, better-behaved dog, both at home and in public.

Please note: dogs showing human aggression or dog-to-dog aggression are not eligible for the Day Training program.

Basic On-Leash Obedience Program

750 — not intended for dogs with serious behavioral issues. This program does not include E-collar training.

Do you want to take your hyperactive or crazy leash-pulling dog to a new level of chill? Do you already have a good foundation with your dog, but are looking for better obedience? Is your dog lacking confidence? Our basic obedience program will take your relationship to a new level of connectedness! This program includes:

Five one-hour training sessions at our facility
Core obedience commands like “Sit,” “Down,” and “Place” with a built-in stay
Loose-leash walking and long-line recall for better control and freedom
A professional training collar (Herm Sprenger Prong or Starmark)
Ongoing phone and email support throughout the program

Structured Daycare

Is your dog too reactive, fearful, or simply overwhelmed for a typical daycare setting? Bring them to us for the day instead!

We will give your dog plenty of mental/physical exercise and enrichment under the supervision of experienced dog trainers. We will socialize your dog at a rate that suits them and ensure they are always gaining confidence and practicing good behaviors and manners in our care!

Full Day (4+ hours) 80

Half Day (less than 4 hours) 50

Weekly discounted packages available. Please complete our Get Started form to get on our training schedule.

Zahra gained so much freedom through her e-collar training, and I gained a sense of safety and control over my dog…

Zahra and I were referred to Kerry from another trainer in town who told us she was THE expert in e-collar training. At the time, while I was head over heels in love with my adorable new border collie puppy, I was also losing my mind trying to manage her incessant energy on my own. While I consider myself a pretty active person, Zahra came in to the world like a lightning bolt of nonstop energy and engagement. She was whip-smart and ready to learn/play/work ALL DAY LONG – and then some. I knew that I needed to find a way to combine Zahra’s exercise with mine if I was going to continue managing my busy work schedule and her needs, so I wanted to take us both on long hikes every week. Fortunately we live in gorgeous Colorado, so the mountains are literally our playground!

Last year I enrolled Zahra in Kerry’s 3-week e-collar board and train program while I was traveling over the holidays, and I honestly am not sure I’ve ever spent better money. Zahra gained SO much freedom through her e-collar training, and I gained a sense of safety and control over my dog. Today, when she sees me pull our her e-collar, she starts leaping with excitement because she knows it means that we’re going outside on some kind of adventure, and usually one that involves her getting to run at top speed to her little heart’s content. Watching Zahra run and leap in the mountains is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen. She’s like a blur of white fur – practically flying and barely touching the ground!

I Iive in a VERY busy part of Denver, but with her e-collar on I can also let her off-leash in the middle of a nearby city park, and have full confidence that she is safe to play Frisbee with me without EVER running towards cars or other dogs. She just gets it. It’s amazing. I can’t even feel her recall level on the e-collar! We do this a few times a week when things are busy and we can’t make it to the mountains.

Kerry also installed a much-needed ‘off’ switch in Zahra – and my favorite of all commands, “Place!” I can’t even say enough about how much this changed our lives. Having the ability to tell Z to calmly stay in place while I have guests over, or need to work, is amazing. She also helped Z learn to LOVE going into her kennel, where she can also rest and turn off. Z screamed in her kennel for the first 2 months of her life so again, I can’t express how much relief it brought us both for this to stop being such a challenge.

Finally, Kerry helped me learn a ton about feeding Z a raw diet – and we’re now forever fans. Several vets were unable to fix Zahra’s sensitive tummy issues and 2 AM diarrhea episodes – once we had her on a the raw diet recommended by Kerry, her fur got shinier, she started liking eating, and she hasn’t has ANY tummy troubles since!

Kerry will forever be family to me and Zahra and I’m so grateful to call her a friend as well as an incredible resource.

Jen K.

Denver, Colorado

Their recall off leash is amazing and we trust them anywhere

We took our dogs, Auggie and Blue, to Flash Dog Training when they were both a little over a year old. After months and months of “do-it-yourself” training, we realized that much of what we were doing was not working. Auggie, a stubborn and happy-go-lucky field golden, pulled like crazy on his leash and his recall was great until there was a distraction like a bird, other dog, or squirrel. He also could not control his excitement when other dogs or people would show up to our house or we would encounter them on a trail. Blue, a more nervous but highly energetic collie mix, had trouble relaxing and didn’t like to do anything that she was told to do. On leash walks, she used to love grabbing the leash in her mouth, shaking it, and trying to escape from it. Of leash, rather than getting in the car after a hike or ski at trailheads, she would race around barking at us and refuse to come. Similar to Auggie, we thought her recall was great–until it wasn’t because of something she wanted to do more than come to us. Ultimately, we knew that based on our lifestyle, both us and our dogs would be happier if we did some sort of formal training.

After doing research, we landed on Flash Dog Training and submitted a form online. Ali, the Head Trainer in Colorado, quickly followed up on our inquiry, explained the training process, and answered our questions. We were immediately impressed with the program that they offered and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. After dropping our dogs off, Ali was communicative and responsive if we had questions, and filled us in on progress as the training progressed. One thing that stood out the most about Ali and Flash Dog Training was the individualized approach they took with each dog. Auggie was highly food motivated and wanted to please, and the Flash Dog team used this as the foundation for his training. Blue, on the other hand, was not food motivated and highly skeptical of anyone telling her what to do. For her, the Flash Dog team focused heavily on building her trust and formed a relationship with her before getting deep into the training. Ultimately, the outcome was the same for both–they came home happy and in many respects it is still hard to imagine how much they learned in their 3 weeks.

Both now love to learn and thoroughly enjoy refresher trainings (both with us and Ali). Their recall off leash is amazing and we trust them anywhere–distractions or otherwise. It is hard to emphasize to those who don’t have e-collar trained dogs the freedom it brings to both you and your dogs. But once you have them you will never go back. They can enjoy themselves off leash, explore, and do dog things, and you have the piece of mind to know that even if a squirrel, moose, or other dog pops out on a trail your dog will come back to you when you call and ignore the distraction. It takes work to get here, but Ali and the Flash Dog team lay the foundation for it. Additionally, both dogs now understand and enjoy walking on a leash. We can take them anywhere dogs are allowed, like the hardware store, and they will heal throughout, ignoring other people and dogs. Further, the work Flash Dog does with commands like place help give you dogs a better chance to relax at home. The best example of this is when we have guests or other dogs come over, our dogs now wait on there place for the excitement to subside before we release them to say hello. This simply would not have been possible without Flash Dog Training.

I don’t think either of us imagined that a dog training program would change our lives and relationship with our dogs as much as Flash Dog Training did. We will be forever grateful for Ali and the Flash Dog Training team. They do amazing work and we recommend them to all of our friends, many of whom have taken their dogs to Flash Dog Training and now have seen the results for themselves first hand. If you are looking to train your dog, Flash Dog Training is the best out there. We hope that everyone can experience the transformation that we did.

FDT Graduate Success Story In OREGON

Sending both of our dogs, a 6-month-old high energy puppy, along with our 10 year old rescue, to Flash for training is one of the best decisions and investments we’ve made. Our older rescue dog, Marley, has struggled with leash reactivity, pulling, and various triggers (skateboards, loud trucks, scooters, and more) for years. Despite working with various trainers, we never found the right style or tools to address the root of his behavior effectively. Avoiding certain situations or areas became a norm, and it became a source of frustration and stress for all of us. Our newly adopted rescue puppy, Finn, brought different challenges. With boundless energy and a tendency to get easily excited, he struggled to sit still or settle, always seeking attention or playtime with our older dog. He was also going through fear periods: getting spooked by everyday objects (strollers) and noises (kids playing, construction) during walks. We quickly realized that addressing these issues head-on and establishing strong, consistent communication between both dogs was incredibly important. Flash’s board and train program stood out from the beginning. Their facilities were spotless and it was clear they tailored their training approach to each dog’s personality and quirks, making us feel completely confident (for the first time) leaving them in their care. Our trainer, Amanda, has been exceptional throughout our entire training journey. Her commitment to both dog’s training and continued progress has been evident every step of the way. Despite our dog’s contrasting personalities and challenges, Amanda understood their individual needs and provided tailored advice for each of them – and has cheered on our wins every step of the way. Unlike some other training programs, Flash has provided us with tools, follow-up lessons, and support, to ensure that the training has been consistent and easy-to-follow now that they’re home. This has been paramount to their continued success. Both dogs have undergone incredible transformations that have made our relationships with them stronger and more joyful. Our older dog, Marley, no longer pulls on leash and looks to us for guidance. His body language is relaxed and he’s no longer on edge, which has reduced or eliminated most of his leash reactivity. Our adolescent puppy, Finn, now understands how to relax and settle using the invaluable ‘place’ command and has gained an enormous amount of confidence. He’s no longer fearful or spooked around new sounds or sights, heels and looks to us for direction, and isn’t as easily distracted in stimulating environments. The positive impact of Flash’s training program cannot be overstated. I’m now comfortable taking them on walks together – something that had started to feel impossible – even in busy areas with past triggers. One of the most impactful breakthroughs has been with Flash’s e-collar training. This newfound trust in their training and recall has opened up a world of off-leash adventures for us. Watching our dogs explore the outdoors, unrestricted and free, fills us with an overwhelming sense of happiness. We are so grateful for finding Flash and the immeasurable difference they have made in our and our dog’s lives!