Trainer directory · Colorado
Service-dog trainers in Colorado
1 organization in Coloradothat meet our editorial bar — ADI accreditation, IAADP recognition, certified trainers, or 10+ years of clean track record.
Local: Colorado
- Freedom Service Dogs of America ↗Englewood, Colorado
Trains rescue dogs for veterans, children, and adults with disabilities. Strong veteran focus alongside civilian placements.
ADI accreditedEstablished 10+ yearsPsychiatricMobilityMedical assist
Cross-state programs (also worth knowing)
These organizations place dogs nationally or maintain certified-trainer directories searchable by state. None of them paid us to list them.
- International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) ↗
Cross-disability handler advocacy organization. Member benefits include emergency veterinary support and education resources. Not a training program — a peer organization for handlers with any service-animal type.
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers ↗
If you’re hiring an independent trainer, look for the CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA credential. CCPDT’s site has a directory of certified trainers searchable by state.
- Karen Pryor Academy Trainers ↗
KPA-certified positive-reinforcement trainers, searchable by state. Strong fit for service-dog foundation work; many have specialized assistance-dog experience.
Colorado state laws
Federal ADA / FHA / ACAA rules apply nationally, but Colorado may layer on additional protections, definitions, or service-dogs-in-training rules.
Colorado rights overview →Make it official
Training the dog is the work — the credentials make it real
Once your dog is task-trained, a registration kit gives you the ID card, certificate, and gear that housing providers, airlines, and businesses expect to see. Psychiatric handlers can add the therapist-signed PSD letter. Compare the kits and the letter side by side and pick your fit.