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Top Paw K9 Academy
Building Clear Communication, Stronger Bonds, and Reliable Dogs
Helping dog owners create confident, stable dogs through clear guidance and real-world training.
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Our Method
Our Approach
Built on principles that create calm, confident dogs — and owners.
Individualized Coaching
Every dog is unique — so every plan is tailored to meet their needs, pace, and learning style.
Connection & Clarity
We build trust first, then guide with clear, consistent communication so your dog feels safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Science-Based Training
Behavior, psychology, and nervous system regulation guide every decision; creating real-world skills that last.
Training Options
Programs overview
Built on principles that create calm, confident dogs — and owners
Board and Train
An immersive, on-site program for lasting behavior change.
Group Training Classes
Structured, small-group training designed to build clarity, engagement, and steady progress in a focused environment.
Private Training
One-on-one sessions customized to your goals, your dog, and the real-world skills you need most.
Play N' Train
Structured daycare with integrated training - focused on calm behavior, neutrality, and better habits throughout the day.
Real-World Reliability
Training Built on Clarity, Structure, and Trust
Every dog is different — and so are your goals.
Whether you are dealing with behavior challenges, lack of reliability, or simply want better communication with your dog, our training is built to create clarity, structure, and trust that carries over into everyday life.
This is not just about obedience — it is about building a dog you can confidently take anywhere while strengthening the relationship between you and your dog.
All training is conducted in real-world environments to ensure your dog is reliable beyond controlled settings.
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Build Calm
Build Clarity
Build Trust.
Build Calm, Clarity, and Trust
Relationship-first, science-based training that helps dogs regulate, listen, and thrive — while teaching owners how to read body language, understand mindset, and communicate with confidence.
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Real Results, Real Relief
Our clients often arrive overwhelmed and uncertain - and leave with clear guidance and a dog they understand.
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I cannot recommend Top Paw K9 Academy enough! Jenn and her team were exactly what Honey and I were looking for. Jenn understands dog behavior so well and I feel so much more bonded with Honey because of it. I came in because of Honey's aggressive reactivity, and after trying out many trainers, I started losing hope.
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Jen and her team trained my very assertive and alpha Doberman as a puppy and it was LIFE CHANGING for mine and his relationship. Her mission is to create a language you and your dog speak. She does an amazing job at making it a completely positive and meaningful experience for both dog and owner.
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Top Paw gave our dog the tools to be confident after he developed anxiety/reactivity toward strangers and other dogs. He can now confidently walk around strangers and other dogs! It's been a night and day difference in his personality and it's amazing how much they helped him.
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I give Jen and her team a 10/10. I recently got a 16 week old Dutch shepherd mix puppy from a foster home that has seen NO outside world before getting him. He was pretty scared of everything and because of that I knew I needed to get him socialized and desensitized to the world.
Service Areas Include:
Denver, CO
Lakewood, CO
Rino, CO
Arvada, CO
Aurora, CO
Centennial, CO
Commerce City, CO
Parker, CO
Johnstown, CO
Wheatridge, CO
Brighton, CO
Thornton, CO
Cherry Creek, CO
Greeley, CO