We truly owe our success as a service dog team to Kelly & Train Your Human. Working with Kelly helped me understand the “why” behind dog training, not just simply the “how”. My dog learned so quickly and has maintained his obedience with excellence (passing all levels of tests from CGC through PAT!) because we’ve focused on what we learned from Kelly! He’s a firm trainer and teaches us to be firm handlers (but never cruel) because that clarity is exactly what our dogs want and need…clarity is kindness! My pup responded so well to Kelly’s guidance and my handling as a result and I’ll be forever grateful.

My German Shepherd, Drago and I have been training with Kelly for 3 yrs. Our goal is to go as far as we can in the Mondioring sport. I trained for years in personal protection, but never participated in a sport. I have learned better ways to teach my boy, creating excellent engagement, which has resulted in a great bond. Drago is easily the best trained dog I have owned due to Kelly's incredible program. In addition to everything Drago has learned, the comment I hear quite often is how "happy" he looks during training no matter what we are working on. I can't think of a better description of Kelly's training program!

I can’t recommend this place enough! From the very first session, their professionalism and knowledge stood out. The trainers are patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about helping both dogs and owners succeed. My dog went from being stubborn and distracted to responsive and well-mannered in just a few weeks. What impressed me most was how they didn’t just train my dog, they taught me how to communicate better and build trust. Every session was positive, fun, and tailored to our needs. You can tell they truly care about each dog as an individual. If you’re looking for lasting results and a team that goes above and beyond, Train Your Human Dog Training is the place to go.

Very nice personnel, willing to work with me and did an amazing job training my dogs.

Kelly was recommended to me by one of the CSPD k9 handlers for the training of my Malinois, Akiva. I’m a retired veterinarian who worked with several law enforcement K-9 units here in Colorado Springs. Through the years I’ve worked with several dog trainers. I believe Kelly to be a very knowledgeable trainer who focuses not only in training the dog, but the pet parent. As a veterinarian of 30 years, I assure anyone reading this, the issue with most dogs not behaving is due to lack of training of the pet parent. I’ve seen many dogs sent in for training and still the pet isn’t behaving. Kelly does a great job in teaching the pet parent how they are confusing the pet and I’d say half of his training focuses on the pet parent and the other half on the dog. My personal dog went through his intermediate level training. I’m very pleased with the outcome. I do a lot of hiking with my dog, Typically 2 1/2 to 5 miles per day. My dog goes off leash and is extremely obedient. I do use an electronic color with him, however, it is uncommon that Akiva receive a correction. Most of the time I can use the vibration as a means of control. With that said, I rarely even need that. Kelly does a good job in first teaching the pet to work with the leash and collar and then gradually adding in the electronic color as it means of working with the collar and leash. He doesn’t jump to the electronic color right away. The corrections are very Minor. I recommended Kelly to several People I care about.

These guys are amazing! My dog had a huge problem with biting strangers and these guys helped. Thank you!!

My dog was trained very well by the fine individuals at this establishment.

I have been working with Kelly and Train Your Human in a variety of settings – one-on-one, semi-private with my second dog, and group classes indoors and outdoors. This well-rounded approach gave me and my dogs exactly what we needed: consistent structure, constructive feedback, and real-world practice. Kelly has an exceptional ability to read dogs and to understand what they need in order to succeed. He also understands just as well what the owner needs to do differently to get the best results. His philosophy really is in the name: Train Your Human. The progress we’ve achieved is remarkable. My service dog now performs her trained tasks at 100% reliability – a level that allows her to work confidently in public access, even in noisy or crowded places. She successfully traveled with me across the Atlantic, managing long flights and new environments with calm focus. Everyday obedience, such as heeling, has also improved significantly, giving me confidence in any situation. Both of my dogs are rescues with difficult pasts, and Kelly’s training has helped them overcome fear and build stability. Loud noises and stressful settings, which once would have been overwhelming, are now no obstacle. This transformation is the result of Kelly’s balanced training style – professional, consistent, and firm where necessary, yet always fair and supportive. What sets him apart is not just the method, but the experience and clarity he brings. Kelly combines humor and a friendly manner with sharp observations and direct, constructive feedback. He knows exactly how to challenge both dogs and handlers out of their comfort zones – and he holds the dog and me alike accountable for making progress. I highly recommend Train Your Human to anyone looking for expert training that goes beyond obedience and truly builds a reliable partnership between handler and dog.

When I began my journey to train my dog, Cooper, to be my certified service dog, I had no clue. I had a lot of anxiety, felt incompetent and intimidated even before starting. HOWEVER... once we started with Kelly Huddleston of Train Your Human dog training, his knowledge, competence, and command of the sessions made it clear to me that we were in amazing hands for this long, challenging, journey. Kelly clearly has in-depth training knowledge, keen insight and knowledge of dog behavior and motivation, as well as each dog's individuality. He clearly explains things from a dog's perspective, providing the reason behind any particular training drill, etc., and demonstrates them... fully hands-on... like how to get Cooper into a heel position. He is understanding to my frustrations and limitations, and helps me to re-ground when needed so we can keep on track. He is incredibly patient, and certainly focused on the well-being of my dog. Through Kelly I'm learning that I often unknowingly say or do things while training that can confuse Cooper... then I become frustrated. This was a big awakening to me, and helps me to focus better on what I'm saying and doing when working with Cooper! He ensures I'm clear on how to train a particular task, and provides super helpful drills that supplement the training. In a sense, Kelly is also training me so that my dog is in turn trained in all that I need him to be. Honestly, I wasn't even sure if Cooper was going to pass the initial temperament test for service dog training. Since training with Kelly, it's like I have a whole new dog in Cooper from when we started (he was a "crazy" stray from HSPPR), and a clearer perspective of him as my service dog! Cooper even seems to look to me, now, in anticipation to go "do training"! I am amazed by how far we have come, both individually and as a team/partnership! This wouldn't have happened without Kelly's work, knowledge, skill, and creative adaptability. Whatever your goals are with your dog(s), Kelly Huddleston with Train Your Human is your vehicle to achieve them... best investment! Thank you, Kelly!!

Train Your Human Dog Training and the owner / Lead Trainer, Kelly are amazing! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kelly on a rolling basis for more than a year in the fields of basic puppy, obedience, scent detection, and protection dog trainings. As soon as I had selected my newest puppy I scheduled to start working with Kelly! My newest puppy is over 8 months old as this point. Has a phenomenal heal and recall. We are going to do a standalone E-Collar class and then start our advanced training to make it to our AKC Good Citizen Certification. As well as training them to be a service dog. I will be the first to say the services offered here are not cheap. However, they are top tier and Kelly is always available for questions by phone! I have also learned you get what you pay for with most places and can honestly say with Kelly you tend to get more! Making it a bargain! He regularly checks back in on my dogs and ensures I am happy with their training!