BEST FRIENDS DOG TRAINING, BEHAVIOR & EVALUATIONS

Let's talk a little about training a puppy vs training a rescue dog, and the difference in training a companion dog or an Assistance 

When you bring home an adorable puppy you have the opportunity to mold his/her behavior from the beginning. Bear in mind that puppies have their own characteristics and are not blank slates but they can be more easily shaped

You can help this baby to become a well behaved member of your family. 

If instead you adopt a rescue dog/puppy you may encounter behavioral challenges 

These dogs may have suffered trauma or lack of socialization. 

This is not to discourage adopting from a rescue but this where professional guidance or training and behavioral modification is important. 

We help you to create an environment in which a rescue or puppy will thrive

We can teach effective training methods, and help build a bond between you and your dog/puppy and build a strong foundation of trust and love.

I offer all types of training from puppy 1 which is kindergarten to advanced and off leash obedience.Does your dog need basic obedience or are you interested in specialty training such as Rally-O, Scentwork or Off leash training? Are you thinking of sharing your dog's love with others? as a Therapy dog or do you need an Assistance or SErvice Dog to help you live a fuller life?

Is your dog engaging in annoying or frustrating behaviors such as pulling on leash or counter cruising? Jumping on guests or barking too much? 

Maybe he/she is showing anxiety by reactivity or aggressing on leash ?

Whatever your dog's issues I can solve them.   

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LETS CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT WITH YOUR DOG TODAY!!!!

SOLVE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS

719-728-0434

bestfriendsdogs@gmail.com

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Facebook business page: 

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Certified CCPDT-KA , CDBC-KA, PET PARTNERS EVALUATOR (LICENSED,   AKC APDT IAABC  Foundation of Service Dog Support Evaluator

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It is an  honor to be chosen Top Pro in Colorado Springs for four years running. Thank you to all of my pet parents and students as well as Thumbtack!

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It is an equal honor to be awarded the Certificate of Excellence two years running; 2017 and 2018. Thank you Bark.com 

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Thank you again Bark.com for awarding the Certificate of Excellence for 2019. I am honored. 

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i OFFER PRIVATE TRAINING AND/OR GROUP CLASSES 

SOME OF THE FAVORITES ARE:​

 

 PUPPY 1 AND PUPPY 2 and STAR Puppy

ADULT BEGINNER 

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION FOR DOGS WHO ARE ANXIOUS 

FEARFUL OR REACTIVE 

RALLY 0 SCENT WORK 

OFF LEASH 

THERAPY DOG CLASS

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE DOG TRAINING 

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I offer PDA Pet Dog Ambassador classes and I assess and evaluate your pet for the award. These are force free,  positive training sessions and as such promote the excellence with positive experience that you want for your dog. 

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Here is what some of my customers/clients say 

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 Reviews

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Robbie Repola 05 Jan 20 2023

We have just begun our 10 sessions with Carol and can’t be more impressed!!! She offers everything we were looking for, at beyond a reasonable price. And the most important part; our dogs love her and behaviors we thought we could never change are already shaping up as we do our homework.
Too bad there are only 5 stars here; she deserves 10!

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Jesse Vallejos 17 Oct 2023

Carol is a wonderful trainer with a firm and fair methodology about her. I've had only one session so far, but I look forward to our continued working relationship, bringing my boys up to where I need them to be.

Julie A Krejci 27 Sep 2023

The help we received was excellent. Looking forward to next time.

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Angelica Schmidt 30 Nov 2023

In working with Ms. Abrams, I was truly impressed with her absolute level of professionalism in working with my two, very difficult, Dachshunds. I hired Ms. Abrams to help me with training my two Dachshunds in potty training, which was a severe issue for us, as well as behavioral modification for my older Dachshund, who was more aggressive toward fellow dogs outside of his family. In working with Ms. Abrams, I felt that she brought a top-notch level of education and experience to the sessions which I found difficult to find in many other dog-trainers. I am very pleased in working with Ms. Abrams and I would give her the highest rating, based on how much success she has brought to my family and our two dogs. Thank you!

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Marlene White 30 Nov 20-2022

I really enjoyed working with this trainer because she was very knowledgeable in her field and helped me to overcome some very severe issues with my dog. I would recommend her 100%!

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Beth Sumner 

One session and Carrie had my confidence and that of my two dogs. Her method of positive reinforcement and teaching skills showed incredible results after one hour. She is available to answer any questions between sessions and is so knowledgeable. The female dog I rescued had no impulse control,was aggressive and had attacked my other dog,but she loves people, is smart and recovering from abuse. Today both dogs are playing together in the back yard and since she is blossoming,I've changed her name from Lucy to Blossom,Blossie for short and she has her furever home

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Eric and Angelica Braun

I want to leave a review for Carrie after having experienced working with such an amazing trainer. My story is actually sad-as I was in-need of a service dog for quite some time. I ended up going to the shelter, just hoping to find any dog that would fit but sadly I found no dog until my third trip, when I found my Fife, a black perfect little poodle. I knew she would make a wonderful service dog for me, but I needed someone to help me train her for which I needed her. I surfed for countless days through trainers who offered their training at an oddly low price and many of them had no clue what they were doing. I met Carrie when she sent me a quote which was really reasonable for service dog training, which entails a lot of dedicated work. Carrie walked me through the process, was extremely knowledgeable!!

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Vera Mitchell

What I liked about her was the fact that she was so knowledgeable and would help, but also expected you to work with the dog to get them to the point where they would perform well as service dogs. Her methods are impressive and her Labrador is a wonderfully trained dog, who is a great example dog in terms of what Carrie truly knows. I really think anyone who needs a service dog needs to meet Carrie! You won't be disappointed. I was not!

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Mary Atkins

​Ms. Abrams worked as my dog trainer for my three great Danes', who each had their own behavioral problems. One of my boy Danes', named Albert was one of the more problematic of my dogs and I actually was on the verge of giving him up-but after I met Carrie, I truly started to learn new methods of behavioral modification and how to work with a troubled dog-such as him, with a past that he had before I had adopted him.

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Michael Adams 

I am really impressed by Carrie's methods  I believe that my time spent with Carrie and her methods of training helped me learn how to change my entire mindset to my dogs. I highly recommend Ms. Abrams as a professional and quality (one of the best in Colorado) dog behaviorist to help you work through any behavioral and training ailment which your furry family member brings to the table.

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In rating Carrie as a professional and diligent behaviorist and dog trainer, I would give her over five stars, if possible. I met Carrie when I was at my lowest point with my dog-Daphne's behavior. Daphne is a Basset Hound, and as we know, Basset's can be, according to me-stubborn. However, when I met with Carrie, she informed me that there are no stubborn or hard-of-learning dogs,  I was so impressed by Carrie's devotion to my dog's overall behavior, I am so impressed with how Carrie takes the fundamentals of behavior and dog psychology, and uses these foundations to best work with the animal. 

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Cora and Ed Wilson.

I am very impressed and would recommend Carrie highly to all those needing a dog-behaviorist.Outstanding Service

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Retired Marine 

Carrie is outstanding as providing the specific training I required for my dog Dakota and Australian Shepard. Her patience and methods are excellent. I would highly recommend her.

**Carrie responded to my request immediately. She uses positive reinforcement as her training method. She is very kind and supportive. I feel very lucky to have found her.

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Thelma Worsley 

Carrie's knowledge & compassion for animals was immediately apparent in the way she handled Riley at our first meeting. My little dog had just run out the front door & down several streets before I was able to catch her - this was 30 mins before Carrie arrived - she immediately began our session by dealing with this issue, knowing I was terrified of Riley running into traffic or being stolen. We have been working on all the training lessons 'homework' Carrie left us with & I can already see positive results. I'm excited to continue our training knowing it will keep Riley safe in the future. This is also training me to be a better parent & will build a stronger bond between us. Thank you Carrie!!​