Dog training designed to empower you and your pup!
Using positive reinforcement training methods, we will help your dog unlock their full potential by teaching and guiding them to understand and learn new behaviors.
Training Using Positive Reinforcement
At Empowered Pups we believe in using dog training methods that are humane, effective and fun! Our training is not only enjoyable for you, it’s also enriching and rewarding for your dog!
What is Positive Reinforcement Training?
Positive reinforcement training is a method of modifying and shaping behaviors by rewarding and reinforcing desirable behaviors as they occur. We reinforce these desired behaviors using rewards such as food, praise, or play. By consistently rewarding the dog performing a desired behavior, we effectively teach them which behaviors are rewarding. This encourages the dog to repeat those behaviors in the future, fostering lasting behavioral changes through positive associations.
The safety in using positive reinforcement training methods
Safety for you and your dog is always our #1 priority. Positive reinforcement training is the most humane and the safest method of training. This is because when training positive the dog is never put in distress or harm just to get a desired behavior. We use safe and effective training tools like food rewards, praise and awareness to the dogs body language to help guide and teach the dog desired behaviors. By prioritizing the dogs physical and emotional wellbeing we are building trust and respect between the pet parent and the dog while still getting the training results we desire. By consistently practicing positive training methods we are reducing the risk or aggressive behaviors and teaching the dog not only how to understand our training desires but also how to communicate their behavioral needs to us.
Aversive Tools we will never use on your dog
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Prong Collars
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Shock Collars
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Pinch/Choke Collars
We understand why you may have tried these tools with your dog in the past….
We’re here to help, not judge.
Aversive tools or punishment based training is commonly advertised as a quick fix solution to problem behaviors. While these tools may look like they are “fixing” the problem.
Here’s why that’s not the case:
Using punishment based training methods and tools can create amplified stress and frustration for the dog causing them to emotionally shut down, create negative associations to you and other dogs and people, and sometimes can cause the dog to redirect potentially dangerous behaviors towards you.
If you have used punishment based methods or tools with your dog we’re not here to judge. We’re here to help teach and guide you using safe, humane and effective training methods to build a relationship with your dog built on trust, respect and communication.
By using positive reinforcement training methods we are keeping you and your dogs safety and wellbeing our #1 priority.
We’ve helped countless pet parents who were previously using punishment based training make the switch to positive based training.
Testimonials from our Empowered Pup Clients
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Aleycia with Cheddar the Corgi
“Sarah has been so awesome throughout the process of training our new corgi pup. I was hesitant at first to get a puppy because I know they are a lot of work, but Sarah has made training so simple. She’s so detailed and explains the how and why for everything she does. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone with a dog in need of training!”
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Haley with Zoey
“We’ve seen awesome improvement with our deaf dog after working with Sarah. She is so approachable, kind, and easy to work with. She was able to be flexible with our schedules and always gave us awesome, detailed summaries of our sessions. We feel much more successful in training our dog and would highly recommend Sarah’s services.”
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Jessica with Peaches the puppy
“Working with Empowered Pups has been fantastic and I cannot recommend them enough! Sarah is super supportive, patient, kind with both animals and people including children. Her customer service is above and beyond and she had many shops and ideas to help teach and problem solve. We learned so much and are continuing to do so! Highly recommend”
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Erin with Dobermans Julius & Thea
“I would recommend Sarah to anyone who wants to improve their relationship with their dog or address problem behaviors. She is uniquely gifted at recognizing dog behavior and individualizing interventions that work. Beyond creating remarkable change in my two dobermans she has been patient, kind, reliable, punctual, and has helped us be the people our dogs need us to be.”
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Maleah with Humphrey the Poodle
“Sarah is helping my super-sensitive Humphrey adapt to the world after being deprived, covid quarantined, and past abuse. She helps us understand his communication so we can help him in the best way possible. I can’t explain the joy in building on your relationship with your dog so that other people can hopefully enjoy their personality too. ❤️”
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Helena with Rufus & Louis the Dachshunds
“10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants an amazing trainer who is very responsive, timely and makes training so much easier! I have two dachshund puppies (not so much puppies anymore) I got them during the pandemic and have struggled with separation anxiety and reactivity.
It has been a month now working with Sarah and their reactivity is now controlled, they listen better to commands and honestly I have a better relationship with each of them now. Thanks Sarah for being the BEST dog trainer in Fort Collins Colorado!”
