Our philosophy is a simple one,

your dog isn’t shitty; you are.
Accountability starts here.

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We believe in a balanced approach to Dog Training. That can be described as simple as “no, you cannot do this, yes, you can do this.” The modern problem with dog training is a lack of being able to communicate properly, humanely and efficiently with dogs. That’s where we come in.

MEET THE TEAM

FERNANDO GONZALEZ

OWNER

Fernando Gonzalez is a Colorado based dog trainer serving the greater Colorado Springs area with more than 9 years of experience. Fernando developed his passion for training through helping rescue dogs overcome their pasts and helping them reach their full potential via educating owners on how dogs really work and how to effectively communicate with them. Fernando specializes in human and dog aggressive rehabilitation. Fernando focuses on practical training tailored to clients to make sure they can enjoy their dogs according to the lifestyle the owners live.

Erica wetzel

HEAD DOG TRAINER

Erica was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, and she has had a passion for working with animals for as long as she can remember. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2017, and has loved the mountain life ever since. Erica previously worked in food service for 11 years before starting under the mentorship of Fernando in early 2022. She continues to learn and grow in this ever evolving industry in order to provide every client with the best guidance and support possible. Erica specializes in “The Adventure Dog”- your go anywhere, do anything dog. Teaching dogs from puppyhood and beyond how to navigate a very human world while teaching you how to communicate clearly with your dog. Not every dog can be “The Adventure Dog”, but we will work with you and your dog’s individual needs to get them to a calm and coachable state of mind no matter what their past experiences look like.