Our 6 month old Labrador was trained by Madalyn Aquino in the board and train program at Pavlov Dog Training Center in Denver. Our puppy is a sweet dog, but a bit of a handful for his elderly parents. In two weeks, Pavlov had him walking on a loose leash and heeling. I’m not going to lie, it’s still a lot of work for my husband and me. The training has to continue once the pup is home, but it’s night and day easier than it would have been without Pavlov. Plus, I think our puppy had a great time during his two week stay. Pavlov posts video daily of the dogs during their socialization playtimes with the other dogs. The first night our dog looked so scared and lost, but by the next day, he seemed so joyful and happy to be playing with the other pups, and that continued throughout his two weeks at Pavlov. I cannot say enough good things about our trainer, Madalyn. I felt and still feel so good about placing my dog in her care. She seems to have an unlimited supply of both patience and consistency, and she showed such kindness and affection when working with our pup. She was equally kind and patient when working with us. I feel like I learned as much as our pup did from her. She is a good teacher and such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

We cannot recommend Caitlin Demerest enough! From the moment we started working with her, it was clear that she has an incredible gift for understanding both dogs and their owners. Caitlin combines her deep knowledge of canine behavior with an empathetic, patient approach, creating a training environment where our dog felt both comfortable and motivated to learn.

Caitlin’s method is tailored to each dog, and she takes the time to understand their unique needs, quirks, and strengths. We saw noticeable improvements in our dog’s behavior almost immediately, and over time, he’s become more confident, obedient, and well-adjusted. Whether it’s teaching basic commands or addressing behavioral issues, Caitlin's guidance has been nothing short of transformative for both our dog and us.

Her communication skills are also outstanding. Caitlin is clear, encouraging, and always available to answer any questions or offer additional guidance. It's evident she genuinely cares about the well-being of the animals she works with, and her passion for her craft shines through in everything she does.

If you’re looking for a skilled, compassionate, and effective dog trainer, Caitlin Demerest is the one you want! Our experience has been fantastic, and we are beyond grateful for the positive changes she’s helped us achieve with our dog.

We had a fantastic experience doing the board & train program at Pavlov. Our Newfoundland, Bug, loved working with his trainer Madalyn — she did an excellent job training our sweet boy. We’re so impressed with his impulse control, attentiveness and listening, and especially his well-mannered on-leash walking.

Utilized Pavlov for 3 weeks of training for my 1 years old English Cream Golden Retriever (Hobbes). I adopted Hobbes at 6 months old and had some personal issues that impacted my ability to train him. Met with and had discussions with several dog trainings. Pavlov was the most professional and seemed to have the dog's interest at heart.

Enjoyed Hobbes getting training and watching him both during the individual training and during group playtime. All the Pavlov people were engaged with the dogs. I have seen other boarding situations where the attendants seemed to not care and were not engaged.

On a specific note, Hobbes trainer is Madalyn Aquino. She did a marvelous job with Hobbes. He is now the Golden I always hoped he would be. Most important is that Madalyn spent time training me, which I believe was the most difficult part.

In Summary, I would highly recommend Pavlov Dog training.

Richard Clelland

Our puppy did the Board and Train with Madalyn as our trainer. Our puppy learned a lot, seemed to have fun, and was very well cared for. I really appreciate that after the Board and Train, we had extra sessions with Madalyn to help us maintain the skills. Madalyn was helpful, fun, informative, and our puppy totally loved her. We had a great experience and would recommend Pavlov and Madalyn to anyone

My dog Hobbes went through the Board and Train 3 week program at Pavlov as he was having some issues with impulse control and jumping, and Logan did an amazing job as his trainer! Not only is he behaving much better and able to sit still, but he had an amazing time at Pavlov both in training videos which I was able to see weekly as well as daily instagram posts of group playtime. Hobbes learned Heel, Park it, his off leash recall, and crate and door stays. He is also much more comfortable and less excitable around other dogs now! I feel like it’s important to note that Logan kept in touch with me the whole time and was there to answer any questions I had both while Hobbes was doing his board and train and afterwards for his lessons. When I picked him up it was clear that both Logan and Hobbes had a wonderful time with each other and I wouldn’t hesitate to send Hobbes back to Pavlov for boarding as well as group lessons in the future!