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Your Trusted Dog Trainer
At The Dog Guy Academy, we specialize in building calm, confident, and well-mannered dogs through clear communication, structure, and trust. Led by Branden — “The Dog Guy”, an experienced canine behaviorist and professional trainer with years of hands-on success transforming dogs of all temperaments, our approach goes far beyond cookie-cutter obedience.
We believe every dog deserves a training plan as unique as their personality. Whether your goal is to teach reliable obedience, solve challenging behavioral issues, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk with your dog again, we provide tailored solutions that deliver lasting results.
Our methods blend modern behavioral science with real-world application—combining positive reinforcement, clear boundaries, and fair communication to create balanced, well-adjusted companions. From high-drive working breeds to anxious rescues, we’ve helped countless owners achieve harmony and confidence in their daily lives with their dogs.
Our Core Programs Include:
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General Obedience Training: Foundational manners, engagement, and real-world reliability.
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Behavior Modification: Personalized programs addressing reactivity, anxiety, aggression, and fear-based behaviors.
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Board & Train Packages: Immersive programs designed for accelerated progress and consistency.
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Puppy Development: Early socialization, structure, and foundational skills for lifelong success.
When you train with The Dog Guy Academy, you’re not just hiring a trainer—you’re gaining a partner dedicated to your dog’s success and your peace of mind.
Meet The Dog Guy
Our Story
Science-Driven. Experience-Tested. Dog-Approved.
Branden Woodruff, known throughout Colorado as “The Dog Guy,” is a professional canine behaviorist and obedience trainer with a deep foundation in comparative psychology, applied animal behavior, and the anthropology of human–canine interaction. His work is built on the understanding that every behavior — canine or human — has meaning, motivation, and context. By studying both sides of the leash, Branden bridges the communication gap between dogs and their people to create trust, structure, and balance in everyday life.
With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, Branden has helped countless owners achieve results through clear communication, structured environments, and relationship-based training. His methods combine the precision of behavioral science with the practicality of real-world application, ensuring that every lesson builds not just obedience, but confidence and understanding.
As a behavior professional, Branden emphasizes marker training, pressure-and-release communication, and balanced reinforcement systems—tools that respect the dog’s learning process while maintaining emotional neutrality and clarity. He believes in fair, transparent training built on accountability, engagement, and mutual respect.
Committed to ongoing growth, Branden continuously studies the evolving science of canine cognition and welfare. He follows the latest research and position statements from major organizations such as the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), and The Fear Free® Initiative. This dedication ensures that his methods remain modern, ethical, and effective.
Every dog that enters his program receives a curriculum tailored to their individual drives, thresholds, and temperament. Whether addressing reactivity, anxiety, or foundational obedience, Branden’s goal remains the same: to help owners understand their dogs not as problems to be fixed, but as partners to be guided.
Because great training isn’t about control — it’s about communication, trust, and teamwork.
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Have a question or want to enroll your dog in our training programs? Reach out to us today, and we will be happy to assist you.