Dog trainer · Colorado Springs, CO · reviewed since 2025
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 43 dog walkersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 88%
5.0★★★★★26 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Tamed Canine holds a 5/5 rating from 26 reviews, with the owner responding to 65% of them. Customers describe services including board and train, personal classes, and reactive dog management, noting that trainers explain the reasoning behind techniques. Recurring themes highlight professional communication, flexibility with schedules, and significant improvements in dog behavior and owner confidence. No common criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (25 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 65% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 15, 2026.
Service: Dog Walker serving Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other dog walkers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Tamed Canine Dog TrainingDog Walkers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Tamed Canine Dog Training: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Tamed Canine Dog Training: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Tamed Canine Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Tamed Canine Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 81.–
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars26100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 25 written reviews
97%praise
Praise2997%
Complaints13%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price982%
Reasonable218%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend1137%
Staff & attitude1033%
Honesty & trust310%
Quality & results27%
Communication27%
Price & value27%
What customers talk about
We read 25 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“At 4 months I knew I had my hands full and reached out to Nicky with Tamed Canine Dog Training, who had come highly recommended, for help.”
“Natalie was more than amazing, she trained my German Shepherd in the most professional way and im super impressed- thank you so much!”
“I love being able to reward him w freedom and trust off leash when he responds positively to training and commands.”
“He’s a tough one, and they’ve done great work training and working with him.”
“…e foundation for him and then paired it with consistent and balanced communication through the use of his E-collar.…”
“The training was well worth it!”
People customers mention
Natalie10 reviews
Nicky5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Tamed Canine Dog Training for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Sebastian3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
My dog Oso is a German shepherd / Malinois mix and is such a good boy but also a ball of energy. His training has helped so much in building a strong and fulfilling relationship between us . I love being able to reward him w freedom and trust off leash when he responds positively to training and commands. Tamed…
Great priceDog training
Haley2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I HIGHLY recommend! You won't regret it. I enjoyed working with Natalie, she's the only trainer I've met that not only tells us what to do, but gives us the WHY behind the tools and techniques she was teaching us.
We contacted them because of our 5.5 yr old German Shepard male who was struggling with being bossy and…
Great priceDog training
YanivLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Natalie was more than amazing, she trained my German Shepherd in the most professional way and im super impressed- thank you so much!
Great priceDog training
Alex3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Nicky and Natalie are the best! I have a Bernerdoodle puppy who is vary excitable, and their board and train did wonders for him. At just 6 months old he now heels right by my side and will go into down stays in busy public places no problem. Their program gave him an incredible foundation and taught him how to be a…
Dog boarding with training
Samantha6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Nicky and Natalie are absolutely amazing with our anxious Pitt/Rott mix Quinley. He’s a tough one, and they’ve done great work training and working with him. They understand dogs and clearly care. They give us such peace of mind when we are away. Highly recommend!
Great priceDog boarding with trainingDog boardingDog training
Michael4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Natalie was amazing and my dog loved going on his training sessions. When my pup saw Natalie arriving, he would run to the door with so much excitement. Not only did she do great with my dog, but she did lessons with me too to help me understand the training. I would highly recommend.
My dog Oso is a German shepherd / Malinois mix and is such a good boy but also a ball of energy. His training has helped so much in building a strong and fulfilling relationship between us . I love being able to reward him w freedom and trust off leash when he responds positively to training and commands. Tamed Canine also accommodated for my schedule before we went to Texas and got two weeks of amazing training and education.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Haley Rhoden2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I HIGHLY recommend! You won't regret it. I enjoyed working with Natalie, she's the only trainer I've met that not only tells us what to do, but gives us the WHY behind the tools and techniques she was teaching us.
We contacted them because of our 5.5 yr old German Shepard male who was struggling with being bossy and over-corrects other dogs. Natalie showed us how to use his natural instincts to his benefit, how to take his training to the next level to keep him from getting bored and the reasons as to why this works. I am very grateful! It was great and fun for not only our pupper, but myself and daughter too!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Yaniv R.Local Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Yaniv has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nicky and Natalie are the best! I have a Bernerdoodle puppy who is vary excitable, and their board and train did wonders for him. At just 6 months old he now heels right by my side and will go into down stays in busy public places no problem. Their program gave him an incredible foundation and taught him how to be a calm, confident boy! I couldn’t recommend them more!
Services: Dog boarding with training
Lisa Anderson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have a new puppy which in and of itself is challenge enough! However Tove seemed to be a special case, she is a combination of extremely hyper and high strung while at the same time incredibly skittish and shy. Having adopted her right at 8 weeks as a rescue I figured this might be some latent trauma she would hopefully outgrow. At 4 months I knew I had my hands full and reached out to Nicky with Tamed Canine Dog Training, who had come highly recommended, for help. Unfortunately I lived out of state and was unable to travel with Tove to her personally. Despite the “distance training” Nicky was able to provide me with the tools and knowledge to help me understand Tove’s behavior and my own response. Through learned patience and diligence in following Nicky’s kind and calming professional guidance and instructions, I was better able to help Tove with her insecurities and provide the structure and boundaries she needed. Tove and I have learned so much from Nicky and the difference she has made in our lives is immeasurable! I highly recommend Nicky and Tamed Canine Dog Training and am planning to make the trip with Tove to her for additional hands on training for Tove and continuing education for myself!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Michelle Coufal7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Tamed Canine: strongly recommended by this veterinarian:
If you want a happy, confident, well adjusted dog that has the skills needed to cope and thrive in the human world, then Tamed Canine with Natalie and Nicky is the solution.
I have been a veterinarian for 27 years and a dog owner for 35 (adult) years. I have rescued too many pets to count. I have actively worked closely with 6-7 different trainers over the decades.
My family fell in love with a reactive corgi mix from the streets of Kansas. He made his way to my house and for over a year we enjoyed the hikes and trails that are the Colorado way of life. My approach to positive rewarding (bribing) our new family member to calmly walk past other dogs on leash failed time and time again. Despite lessons with other trainers, we found ourselves in the situation of not being able to walk past certain houses in our own neighborhood. Beans did the 5-week reactive training camp-stay with Tamed Canine. They provided reward based training to complete the foundation for him and then paired it with consistent and balanced communication through the use of his E-collar. It was so professionally and technically administrated that there was no confusion. The result? On his graduation day Beans gladly heeled past other dogs with only eyes for his human and his treat reward. Now Beans has a whole world that he can enjoy and thrive in. His days are now filled with exploration and activities. The world is his oyster..er.. his favorite ball.
I do not have enough space or words to express my appreciation for the education, the time, kindness and patience that both Natalie and Nicky shared with me and my family (both the 2 and the 4-legged). See you on the trails!
Michelle Smith, DVM
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Samantha Camerino6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nicky and Natalie are absolutely amazing with our anxious Pitt/Rott mix Quinley. He’s a tough one, and they’ve done great work training and working with him. They understand dogs and clearly care. They give us such peace of mind when we are away. Highly recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog boarding, Dog training
Michael Russell4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Natalie was amazing and my dog loved going on his training sessions. When my pup saw Natalie arriving, he would run to the door with so much excitement. Not only did she do great with my dog, but she did lessons with me too to help me understand the training. I would highly recommend.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Billy AdamsLocal Guide · 24 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Billy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nicky is one of the most incredible trainers I have ever met. I worked with dogs for over 15 years. Her knowledge and experience are second to none! If you are lucky enough to get her as a trainer you’re on the right track. Stick to the techniques she shows you and you will have an amazing dog.
Jane Rudolph7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Natalie has trained both my dogs-very different breeds and they both loved her. They still get so excited to see her and are living their best lives because of the freedom they can have because they are dependable off leash.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding, Dog training
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Jane, thank you so much! We truly love those two dogs and your family.
