Gentle Canine Dog Training
Professional Dog Training Serving Durango Colorado and Farmington New Mexico
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Dogs Handled
Sharon with Tiki
Puppy Training
I have owned dogs my entire life. Why I chose a Malinois puppy as a retirement project is beyond this text. My well bred little girl loves people and hates dogs, all except her pack mate, a Malinois seven years older than she. Reactivity is a difficult trait to overcome. Amber has helped enormously. Tiki’s a fine trail dog.
She loves what we call the smell game. She is a wonderful retirement companion. I don’t think we would be where we are without Amber.
Karen with Banjo
Manners Training
Amber has a super power when it comes to dogs. We brought home a high drive Australian shepherd puppy a year ago in hopes of training her to be a therapy dog and a well-mannered companion. We were lucky enough to find Amber as we quickly realized we needed help. Every session we have with Amber is eye-opening and spot on. Her confidence and expertise combined with her laid back humor has made her a staple in our training routine. We have so many strategies now and we just keep learning. We are beyond grateful for Amber!
Diane with Bodie
Fear / Crate Training
If you need help with your dog, call Amber now! She has worked miracles with our traumatized 4 year-old rescue pup, Bodhi. I needed him crate trained for a move to Europe later this year and she had him in his crate after only 30 minutes during our first session. Four months later, his crate is his happy place. With her help, he is learning how to regulate his nervous system and manage scary things like walking down a busy street, hanging out in cafes, riding in elevators, going in and out of shops and more. Honestly, I don’t know what we would have done without Amber’s help and expertise...
Heather w/ Fenris & Badger
Manners Training
There has yet to be a problem we have brought to Amber that she did not have an effective solution for. Her interventions are thoughtful and custom to our very specific dynamics and situation, she listens and makes the training process collaborative rather than purely directive. Her positive approach to training is aligned with the type of relationship I want to have with my dog...
Even just learning all the ways my dogs are trying to communicate with me that I was not picking up on before has made dog ownership feel less frustrating and chaotic. Amber has changed our lives and I cannot recommend her enough.
Diane with Bena
Manners Training
I love your approach to dog training. Always skills to work on with loving caring AND respect to my Goldens! Also Amber always allows time for we two legged to work on skills for our four legged fur babies Love her! Best Dog trainer ever!
Diana with Hank
Puppy Training
Amber is awesome. She is insightful and fun. She presents ideas and methods I would never
think of. The best part is they work. My border collie would be out of control if it wasn't for
Amber teaching us touch and place. We can't wait for our next session.
Diane with Bena
Manners Training
Amber and Gentle Canine changed our dog’s life for the better. Dax was so afraid of other dogs because of previous unprovoked attacks by off-leash dogs when he was very young... After diligent work both with Amber and at home, Dax is now able to take walks in our highly doggo-populated town and neighborhood with minimal discomfort and fear. Amber’s techniques are methodical and show results over time without causing additional trauma... Dax was even able to go book shopping at Maria’s on one of his more recent training excursions - something we never thought possible. We highly recommend Amber and Gentle Canine...
Andi & CeCe
Puppy Training
Amber was recommended to us by our neighbor, and we are so grateful to have connected!!! Amber
has been amazing with our puppy Cece! She has helped us with basic commands, confidence building, and anxiety training-but she has trained us as owners as well!
Her expertise is obvious and she is amazing at reading our dogs behavior and providing multiple solutions to whatever scenario we provide or need help with. I cannot recommend Amber enough and we look forward to continuing working with her!
Jon with Nikko & Agos
Puppy Training
Amber has trained my last two German Shepherds. There’s no one better! She is very aware of the ‘quirks’ of different breeds, which makes training faster and easier. I admit it took a bit longer for Amber to train me on the ‘why’s’ of the process, but it’s a great education and a lot of fun. Best trainer ever.