Efficient, Holistic, and Results-Oriented Dog Training in Northern Colorado

Experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our compassionate, in-home dog training in Northern Colorado empowers you to overcome challenges fast. 

We teach in your home, where your dog feels the most secure. Through our focused, results-driven approach, you’ll learn how to lead and communicate clearly with your dog, so you can enjoy a calmer, happier life together.

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Personalized Dog & Puppy Training

Every dog is different. That’s why we work with you to create a tailored training plan and bring our experienced trainers to your home on your schedule. Whether you’re looking for puppy training in Northern Colorado or help with an older dog, we’ve got you covered!

Nurturing, Dog-Friendly Approach

We don’t rely on bribes or punishment. Our proven methods are based on respect, leadership, and trust, the core values that build lasting changes and better behavior.

A Lifetime of Support

With our Gold Service, your Bark Busters Northern Colorado trainer is a single call away and ready to help at any point in your dog’s life at no additional cost.

Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address

Our expert puppy training, dog training, and dog behavior services in Fort Collins resolve the most challenging dog behavior issues including:


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Meet Scott & Holly, Your Local Professional Dog Trainers

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In-Home Dog Training in Greater Fort Collins & Loveland!

Are you stressed by your reactive dog’s leash pulling and jumping, maybe even afraid your dog may bite Tired of your dog barking, or taking you for a walk instead of the other way around? At your wits end with your new puppy’s chewing? Struggling with potty training a puppy? Does your dog’s separation anxiety have you so anxious you can’t enjoy even the idea of leaving your house? (this was our story!)

We’re Scott and Holly, lifetime lovers of dogs! And your Northern Colorado Bark Busters’ Expert Dog Trainers.

We had a Siberian Husky rescue who suffered from severe separation anxiety. If left alone, even for short periods of time, we would come home to a pool of drool and remnants of her destructive behavior that made it clear to us that she was literally panicking when we left her. It was heart wrenching and got so bad that we would never leave her alone.

Desperate for help, for her, and for us, we reached out to Bark Busters. We were absolutely amazed by the results. Implementing the techniques taught us how to be the leader she needed, and her how to be a calm, happy dog who grew confident enough to stay home alone! It was truly life changing for all of us. We knew then that we wanted to help more dogs using Bark Busters methodology.

As former clients ourselves, it is now our great pleasure to be your local Bark Busters Certified Canine Trainers & Dog Behavioral Therapists. We look forward to teaching you how to speak dog with canine communication and working with you on all your dog behavior issues.

In home dog training. At Bark Busters Northern Colorado, we come when called! We come work with you, in your home, where most of your dog’s behaviors originate, but also where your dog will be less stressed and therefore able to learn more quickly. We customize our dog training techniques to meet your specific needs so you can attain the goals you have for your dog, whether it’s barking, jumping, separation anxiety, aggression, puppy training, leash manners, or something else you are struggling with, we can help!

We use effective, dog-friendly training methods. Our clients often see results during the first training session; overcoming your dog's behavioral issues happens quickly with our humane, natural training methods. We do NOT use shock collars, prong collars, clickers, or treats, and the Bark Busters training method is fast, fun, and effective. You'll be amazed at the difference in your dog's behavior after one lesson!

What you can expect. Our first lesson runs approximately two - three hours. In this time, we will teach you our Canine Communication Techniques and start you off with exercises that will begin building your foundation of leadership and set you on the road to living a happier life with your dog! By reinforcing our humane training techniques 10-15 minutes a day, you will cultivate a relationship with your dog based on mutual love, trust, and respect.

Learn natural canine communication. Our “Speaking Dog” method was created specifically for your dog to understand you. We will teach you how to effectively communicate with your dog using body language and voice tones. In turn, your dog will learn to focus on you, and respond to your directions.

Life of Dog Support Guarantee. At Bark Busters, we guarantee results and provide training support for the life of your dog. Whether it’s a new issue that arises, or an old issue that resurfaces, with the Life of Dog Support Guarantee you can rest assured that we will be there to help you work through them.

Dog Training Reviews & Testimonials

See what dog owners in Northern Colorado have to say

...[Scott] he resolved the issue of our puppy not going down the stairs immediately. She did it the first try with Scott's advice and we were sold. Scott still met with us to review the program later in the week and after one visit our dog was behaving so much better, it truly felt like me and my wife got our lives back while our girl was happy and learning structure. We're very excited for the future of our girl with Scott and Holly's help. I have been recomending them to anybody I know that has issues with their dog.
My puppy trainer (Holly) was very passionate and thorough with her instructions. Her techniques brought instant changes and we were able to implement them at home to help our puppy and us to build a healthy relationship together. Also she will support our puppy for life if needed. Highly recommend!!
Holly was incredible to work with. She came to my house and spent over two hours advising me on how to best train and interact with my 6 month old puppy. She laid a great foundation on how I can train my dog without depending on a trainer to do other for me. They will be my first referral to anyone who is looking for help with their dog.
We contacted Bark Busters of Northern Colorado to assist us with our Bernedoodle. She was experiencing severe separation anxiety after the loss of our second senior dog. In addition, we sought general training advice on various other topics, such as excited jumping on visitors, barking at deliveries, leash walking, and excited reactivity to other dogs. We met with Holly Larson. This initial visit was extremely helpful and included a wealth of information and guidance. Holly was very kind, patient with our questions, and gave clear explanations of the training philosophy and training instructions. She also included the rationale for implementing such training, which was very helpful. She was amazing! It has been only two weeks and we, as well as other family members, have already seen improvement in many of the behaviors we are addressing. We plan to continue the training and to meet with Holly, as needed. We would wholeheartedly recommend Bark Busters of Northern Colorado for your pet’s training needs!
Working with Holly & Scott has genuinely changed our lives with Niko. Before training, he was extremely reactive and easily triggered, and we often felt like we were managing his behavior rather than understanding him. It was stressful, and there were times when we wondered if we would ever be able to enjoy life with him the way we wanted to.

What made the biggest difference was that Holly & Scott didn't just train our dog—they trained us. They taught us how to communicate with Niko, understand his behavior, set boundaries, advocate for him, and confidently handle situations that used to feel overwhelming. We went from feeling frustrated and unsure to feeling empowered and capable.

Niko's transformation has been incredible, but so has the transformation in our relationship with him. He's happier and more confident, and we're able to enjoy so many things together that once felt impossible. He's still our goofy, wonderful Niko, but we now have the tools and understanding to help him succeed.

Holly & Scott genuinely care about the dogs and the people. They never judged us, celebrated every little win, and gave us the knowledge and confidence to continue the work on our own.

We are so incredibly grateful for everything they've done for our family. If you're struggling with your dog, I cannot recommend them enough. The training works—but more importantly, they teach you how to keep making progress long after the sessions are over. ❤️🐾
We adopted a dog last year, Gus! He is a mix of breeds but mostly a cattle dog. We have never had a working dog before and didn't know what to do with all his energy. I contacted Holly at Bark Busters and she explained to me how a working dog is always doing a job and that all his energy has to be managed. My husband was skeptical in the beginning but after our first session with Holly he was amazed! Holly taught us how to speak his language and helped us understand what is going through his head. We continue to work with Holly and Gus is learning so much. I think we would have had a much different dog if we had not hired Bark Busters. I recommend this training for any dog owner who wants to have a happy dog!
Holly and Scott with Bark Busters have been amazing from our very first conversation. We adopted a one-year-old rescue and knew very little about his history. On our first attempt to leave him alone so we could go to work, we quickly realized he had severe separation anxiety.

Scott came to our home for an in-person session, and it was incredibly eye-opening. He taught us so much about their training philosophy and approach. We left that session feeling hopeful and fully committed to the process.

After working the program for a while, I hit a wall. I was frustrated, discouraged, and honestly starting to feel hopeless. I texted Scott, and Holly immediately reached out to schedule a one-hour phone session. She gave me new tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to keep going.

We stayed consistent and committed to the training for about five weeks, and then everything started to click. By following our dog's pace and never pushing him beyond what he was ready for, he went from being able to handle only 10 minutes alone to calmly staying home for 4 hours—all within a week of breakthrough progress.

Today, our little guy is a completely different dog. He can be left home alone calmly, walks beautifully on a leash, and truly gets to enjoy being part of our family. Watching his confidence grow has been incredible, and it's all thanks to the guidance and support we received.

Holly and Scott truly put their whole hearts into what they do. You can tell they care deeply about both the dogs and the people they're helping. It was especially reassuring to talk with Holly, who has personally experienced separation anxiety with her own dog. She genuinely understood what we were going through, and that empathy made all the difference.

On top of that, their lifetime guarantee gives us so much peace of mind. Knowing we have continued support if we ever need it is invaluable.

We are so grateful for Holly and Scott and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable trainers who are truly invested in helping both dogs and their owners succeed.
Holly from Bark Busters has been an incredible help with my two Goldendoodles. She started working with us when they were puppies about two years ago and has played a huge role in helping them grow into sweet, well-behaved dogs. Holly is very professional, knowledgeable, and also incredibly personable. One thing I really appreciate is that she proactively checks in with me from time to time and even comes back to help get us back on track when I drop the ball with training. I would absolutely recommend Holly to anyone looking for effective, supportive dog training.
I approached Scott and Holly with a complex request. Help me learn to better understand my blind and deaf dog who had developed aggression over the past few months. My rescue had taken a turn and no matter the number of books I read, or the trainers I hired, I was no closer to speaking her language.

Sage and I worked together well. She learns commands quickly and is so smart, but she was losing trust in me and I didn’t know how to gain it back. I was desperate. I looked to board and trains that promised obedience, but they were not right for us for a plethora of reasons. (Learned after some thousands of dollars later). We needed hands on help, guidance and someone to listen.

Scott communicated openly with me, and after our first training I saw an end to the tension we’d been living with. I saw Sage responding to me and listening. We were working together again.

I can’t speak for all Barkbusters trainers, but these two are exceptional at helping you understand and lead your dog. I appreciate their approach of positive reinforcement suited to Sage along with gentle redirects. They will do everything they can to help, even if it means suggesting other trainers or programs.

I’ve only just begun this process with them but seeing Sage settle instead of growl and protect her bed has me hopeful for a better future for her and me both. It’ll be a long road but I see way less potholes in it now. Maybe some bumps but we can handle that.

If you want to learn alongside your companion, if you want to put in the work - give them a call.
Holly and Scott with BarkBusters are absolutely incredible! When I put a deposit down on my puppy, Arlo, at just six days old, my next call was to Holly. She spent nearly two hours on the phone walking me through their philosophy, methods, and what to expect, and immediately made me feel confident about bringing my puppy home. Before Arlo even came home, Holly came to our house to make sure we had everything ready. Thanks to her detailed preparation and guidance, I had Arlo crate trained on day one, he is calm and respectful in the house, we have not struggle AT ALL with jumping up or puppy biting using Holly’s strategies and he hasn’t had a single potty accident. His first day home was mellow, smooth, and stress-free—and I know that’s because of Holly’s support. Our second session (we got to meet Scott!) they reinforced everything we were doing right and gave us simple, practical exercises to build trust and strengthen our bond. I’ve never raised a puppy before, and they’ve made me feel completely confident every step of the way. I’m so grateful to them for setting Arlo (and me!) up for success! And it is an enormous weight lifted to know we will have Holly and Scott’s support for any issues that arise for Arlo’s entire life!
Have now had 3 sessions with Holly and they have been so helpful! She has talked and walked us through ways to guide our puppy's learning, and to do it with positive reinforcement not treats. He already walks better on a leash, he is calmer when we have guests, and so much more. I love the Bark Buster approach to teaching and learning. Thanks Holly!
Holly has been amazing with our sessions. Training a 4-year-old not to be reactive to so many different things has become easy now that I know what to do. Bark Busters has changed our world. I'm looking forward to our next session. Thank you.
When we first adopted our puppy it felt like we always had to be near her in the pen or in her line of sight or she would get bad separation anxiety and cried constantly to get out. At times training her felt like an uphill battle, but within minutes of the first visit, Scott helped us with her separation anxiety, along with teaching her to be in her bed instead of on the couch. This has been a HUGE improvement in such a short amount of time and my husband and I feel like we actually have time to take care of things around the home. I cannot recommend Scott from Bark Busters enough!!
Scott spent almost 5 hours with us the first day to get our puppy ready to start training! We could already see an improvement in her that evening and into the next day! We’re so excited to have a lifetime guarantee with Scott and Holly and feel reassured that they are just a phone call away! Can’t recommend them enough! If you have a new puppy or any dog for that matter who could use a little extra TLC, call them. You won’t be disappointed!!
I had no idea what to expect, but after our first session with Scott, we already have practical advice to implement with Nova - and I am able to enjoy living in my house again without an anxious dog that is constantly underfoot! Looking forward to learning more at our next sessions!
Scott did a very good job teaching us many things to begin with yesterday on our first visit. Baxter is doing real well for 1 day in training. I really like this training method!
Scott did a very good job teaching us many things to begin with yesterday on our first visit. Baxter is doing real well for 1 day in training. I really like this training method!
While I only was only able to use Bark Busters' services for a short while, Scott was an incredibly valuable resource to help me with my puppy. I learned so much just in the first session and appreciated his feedback and guidance after that.
My wife and I had Holly over for our first session on 4.7.24 with our 13 week young Maltese/Cooper. Holly spent 3 hours with us making sure we understood everything - she did a fantastic job. Some of her methods have already begun to work bringing smiles to our faces and it's only day 2! She'll be back in 2 weeks and the 3 of us can't wait. What and amazing program and a fantastic trainer
Very friendly, informative, straight forward, and extremely personable. Looking forward to working with them. Working with bloodhounds isn't easy but Scott made it look like we are on the right path.
Very friendly, informative, straight forward, and extremely personable. Looking forward to working with them. Working with bloodhounds isn't easy but Scott made it look like we are on the right path.
Our group of 4 adults found Holly’s first visit went quite well and we saw improvements in just the first few days. She instructed us on how to manage many aspects involved with the training. She was very prepared and easy to talk to and everyone felt comfortable with her control of the situation. Looking forward to seeing dogs become part of peaceful family unit as the training progresses.
We have been through training with our rescues a few times with different trainers and techniques and we can say this has been the best. Scott cares greatly about making our relationship with our dogs the best for all of us. The technique is not based on treats or anything negative. We no longer need to have treats on us to feel like we can communicate with our dogs. They look up to us as leaders and are excited to work. Thank you!!
Learned so much in just our first session with Scott. Looking forward to filling in the communication gap with our precious pups.
We were so impressed with Scott’s advice and our training session. I practiced alone today and we are making progress with his easy training guidelines. It is worth the money to get a private trainer. They see your issues inside your home where your pup lives. Best investment I ever made in training my 11 month old Bernedoodle.
We are so excited to be able to learn such an effective method for training our 2 year old bernedoodles and from such a knowledgable and compassionate trainer. Scott is so passionate in his training and teaching. Our dogs immediately responded to the teaching techniques and remain relaxed and confident as we add training opportunities. Scott has been diligent in following up to answer any questions as we go. He listens to our application questions and
encourages us in our learning process. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Scott and Holly for a long time and are thankful for our opportunity to deepen our relationship with our
dogs as we grow together. I highly recommend Scott and Holly without reservation.

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Bark Busters Dog Trainer Spotlighted in Northern Colorado Magazine

Holly Larson, owner and dog behavioral therapist/trainer at Bark Busters Northern Colorado, is featured in the September issue of NOCO Style highlighting women making a difference in their communities. She shares her passion for helping people and animals, her commitment to building stronger dog-owner relationships, and her volunteer work supporting veterans and trauma survivors.

What Makes Bark Busters Northern Colorado Unique

Bark Busters is a global leader in home-based training, with more than 30 years of experience helping families create better relationships with their dogs. We focus on the root cause of behavior problems by improving communication between you and your dog.

Dogs learn best in a safe, familiar setting, which is why we come to you. Your trainer works with you where behavior matters most, then helps you build skills that hold up around everyday distractions.

We teach you how to communicate through body language, tone of voice, timing, and calm leadership so your dog can follow your guidance with confidence.

Any breed. Any age. Any issue. We are here to help you move forward with clarity, support, and results.

Home Dog Training

Our Services

Bark Busters trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. Once you and your dog are ready, your Northern Colorado dog trainer, Scott & Holly, will work with you outside and around real distractions — in your neighborhood, on your streets, where it matters most.

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Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry.

For families seeking in-home dog training in Northern Colorado our Life of Dog Support Guarantee means Scott & Holly will always be just a call away — ready to help at no additional cost.

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We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems including guidance tailored to dog owners in Northern Colorado.

Local Dog Training Services in Northern Colorado and Surrounding Areas

Our dog training experts provide personalized, in-home dog training throughout Northern Colorado helping dogs and families overcome common behavior challenges, including barking, leash pulling, aggression, separation anxiety, and puppy training.

Our service area includes: Berthoud, Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, Windsor

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