Photography: Crimson Cat Studios Pet Photography

About Train & Tread Dog Co

At Train & Tread Dog Co., my mission is to help dogs in the Greater Denver area live healthier, happier lives by making training and exercise convenient for their people. I believe that when a dog's physical and mental needs are met, better behavior, focus, and confidence naturally follow.

Busy schedules, Colorado weather, and behavior challenges can make it difficult to give dogs the exercise they need. That's why I bring my climate-controlled mobile dog gym directly to your home, providing safe, structured workouts in a calm, controlled environment.

Along with the mobile gym, I offer reward-based private dog training and group classes tailored to each dog's individual personality, goals, and needs. My approach focuses on rewarding desirable behavior while providing clear communication and practical guidance to help dogs and their owners succeed in everyday life.

My goal is simple: to help dogs build confidence, develop better behavior, and give you a companion you can confidently take anywhere.

Train & Tread is a proud woman-owned small business based in Littleton, Colorado.

Every great adventure begins with a healthy, confident dog.

Why I Train Dogs

My journey as a trainer truly began with my dog, Watson. He is a former rez dog who came to us with severe behavioral challenges. While most people would have returned him, Watson inspired me to dig deeper and learn how to help him navigate the world safely.

Because of him, I know firsthand what it feels like to live with a complicated dog. It also taught me that training isn't about a perfect obedience heel, it's about giving families the real-world freedom to experience life together.

I want you to experience that same freedom. My husband and I spend our weekends exploring Colorado's backcountry with our dogs, from alpine summits to deep snow trails. Those adventures directly inform how I train today. Whether I'm helping a nervous dog build confidence, giving a high-energy dog an outlet, teaching reliable boundaries, or preparing dogs for rattlesnake country, my goal is always the same:

to help you enjoy more adventures with your dog.

The best moments rarely happen inside a sterile training facility. They happen out on a trail, at a park, around a campsite, or simply enjoying everyday life together.

Every dog can become part of the adventure

About Courtney

Hi, I'm Courtney, the trainer behind Train & Tread Dog Co. My path to dog training has been anything but traditional, but my passion for helping dogs and their owners has remained constant throughout my life.

I hold a bachelor's degree in Digital Media Production, a master's degree in Psychology, and spent more than 15 years in sales and relationship-focused roles before pursuing dog training professionally. That background taught me that successful training isn't just about teaching dogs: it's about helping people understand and communicate with them.

I'm a CCDT-certified dog trainer through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, where I studied canine behavior, learning theory, and body language. My approach is reward-based and tailored to each individual dog, focusing on clear communication, practical skills, and lasting behavior change.

Some of the dogs closest to my heart have been the most challenging. Living with dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, and behavioral issues has given me firsthand insight into the frustration, uncertainty, and victories that come with behavior modification.

That's why I created Train & Tread, to give owners flexible options through both private training and my climate-controlled mobile dog gym. Every dog is different, and every training plan is customized to the individual dog, the family, and their goals.