Serving Denver Metro and Adams County, Jefferson County, El Paso County, Boulder County, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Larimer County, Weld County , and Broomfield County
For dogs with big feelings—and families who won’t give up.
If the anxiety, panic, or fear feels unfixable, it isn’t.
Rebuild trust. Lower stress. Enjoy life together again.
If your dog’s anxiety feels overwhelming or unfixable, it isn’t. At Koru K9, we help anxious, fearful, and stressed dogs in the Denver Metro area reduce fear responses, rebuild confidence, and enjoy life again—through real-world training and clear, supportive owner coaching.
From separation anxiety and noise sensitivity to vet/groomer fear, environmental stress, and “stranger danger,” we use thoughtful behavior modification that respects your dog’s emotional experience and leads to lasting improvements.
Working with Your Veterinarian
We partner closely with your veterinarian to support a complete plan for dog anxiety. Our behavior-modification program focuses on structure, clear communication, and calm routines—often allowing dogs, under veterinary supervision, to maintain progress on lower doses or in some cases without daily anxiety medication. We don’t prescribe or manage meds, and we’ll never recommend starting, changing, or stopping medication without your vet’s guidance—our role is to build the real-world skills that can reduce reliance on medication over time.
At Koru K9, we focus on trust, structure, and relationship building, not quick fixes. Our training helps dogs understand what to do, not just what to avoid. Every plan includes:
Whether you’re working through separation anxiety, noise sensitivity, vet/groomer fear, “stranger danger,” or you simply want to welcome guests again without stress, you’re in the right place. A calmer, more confident dog is closer than you think.
Private, In-Home Training
Hands-on coaching with you and your dog in your everyday environment.
Board & Train Programs
Immersive, trainer-led training in real-world contexts—ideal for dogs with stronger anxiety or complex fear responses.
Hybrid Training
A combination of immersive training and in-home sessions to help solidify skill transfer.
From Reactive to Reliable — See the Power of Our Board & Train Program.
Ever wonder why quick-turn programs don’t work? It’s because they use forced compliance, creating unreliable behaviors that often lead to regression or behaviors getting worse, especially when it comes to fear or anxiety.
Our programs are different: we build trust, clarity and real-world readiness at a pace that respects your dog’s needs.
We use a balanced, relationship-first approach that blends:
This means we:
The result is lasting behavior change rooted in connection, consistency, and communication your dog can trust and understand.
This is where better behavior begins. Fill out the form to start your dog’s transformation.
From Reactive to Reliable — See the Power of Our Board & Train Program.
Not exactly. Fear is about a specific threat; anxiety is uncertainty about what to do. We train clarity and coping skills for both.
Board & Train builds foundations and reduces overall anxiety. The last step will be training you to keep up the work at home. We provide graduated plans and coaching so you can progress safely.
Yes—clear rewards for good choices and fair guidance for unsafe/undesired choices, always with safety and calm structure. We build confidence and establish mutual trust and respect, and always move at the speed of your dog.
Yes. If we suspect pain or medical contributors—or if medication might help—we’ll suggest a vet check and coordinate as needed.
You’ll get practical safety strategies right away; durable change comes from consistent practice and coaching. We also recommend checking out LunaDogAI to help protect your training investment.
Let’s turn anxiety into calm behavior and help you enjoy life with your dog again.
Most people come to us thinking their dog can’t be helped.
They leave wondering why they waited so long
