Tip Top Dogs: In-Person + Online Fitness Training and Services
Brenda Cronk, CPCFT (Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer) and Canine Massage Provider
Training Services in Western Colorado
*Must Show Proof of Current Vaccinations for All Dogs*
Private Dog Park Rental
$30/hr for 1 dog, $15/hr for each additional dog
Tip Top Dogs offers rental of our fully fenced outdoor training area. This area is approximately 100 x 300 feet and includes many obstacles for your dog to interact with as well as open area to work on obedience, play ball or frisbee, or just let your dog stretch their legs.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for those who want to train their dogs themselves. Each private lesson will be geared towards your dogs’ needs. You will be given the skills to help your dog become a well-behaved family member.
Single Session - $150
4 Session package - $550
6 Session package - $800
8 Session package - $1050
Board and Train
Board and train is a good option for those who do not have the time to train their dog.
Puppy Head Start
Want a puppy but don’t enjoy the work that comes with them in the early months? This program is for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months old to give them a solid foundation to set them up to succeed without practicing behaviors that are unwanted.
Behavior worked on include, but are not limited to:
- Potty Training
- Bite Inhibition
- Leash Training
- Confidence Building
- Body Awareness
- Sit
- Down
- Place
There is a 4-week minimum for this program with one 30-minute lesson with the owner per week.
4 Weeks- $2800
Each additional week- $700
Puppies 5-9 Months
At the older puppy age, we sometimes see unwanted behaviors begin to pop up. Now is the time to get a handle on them.
This program will include all basics and any problem behaviors that need to be addressed, including:
- Leash Training
- Confidence Building
- Body Awareness
- Sit
- Down
- Place
- plus one 30 minute lesson with the owner per week.
3 Week Minimum - $2400
Each additional week - $800
Board and Train 9 Months +
Do you need some help with your dog? This program is custom tailored to each individual dog. We focus on making your dog the family member you want them to be. It includes one 30-minute lesson with the owner per week.
$800/ week
Weight Loss and/or Conditioning
Are you having a hard time getting extra weight off your dog? As a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT), I will work with your vet on a weight loss diet along with proper exercise to get your dog back to a healthy weight. This program also includes a custom fitness program to follow once they come back home.
4 week minimum - $3200
Sport Dog Training
Are you interested in sports with your dog but don’t know where to start? Let me help!
Call or text for more info or to reserve your training:
(970)250-7369 or email Brenda
Custom Fitness and Conditioning Program
You will receive a custom program to reach your goals for your dog. The exercises used, number of exercises, and progressions will be decided individually for each dog. Typically it will take 3-4 months to complete the program. I will teach you the proper way to train your dog to do all the exercises using platforms, foot targets and any other equipment we made need. If you do not have equipment, we will work to make a program that will benefit your dog with props that you do have.
The Custom Fitness and Conditioning Program can be in person or online.
All dogs must be cleared by their vet prior to implementing an exercise program. (No injuries, health concerns, or compromised in any way per vet's evaluation.)
Custom Fitness and Conditioning Program is $350.
1:1 Consultation &/or Private Lessons with Your Dog
1:1 Consultations and Private Lessons with you and your dog are available in Mack, Colorado or online.
- Fitness & Conditioning
- Rally
- Competition Obedience
After we discuss what kind of training you're needing for your dog, we can get your Private Lessons scheduled.
Or, we offer 1:1 Consultations to develop a custom training plan for you to implement. Additional sessions can be scheduled to assess progress and refine your program.
Call or text for more info:
(970)250-7369 or email Brenda
Certified Canine Massage Provider
Brenda Cronk
The benefits of Canine Massage are numerous... It can improve blood flow, mobility, flexibility, the immune system, and performance.
Canine Massage can alleviate stress, reduce limping, stiffness, and soreness, and even help speed up rehabilitation of injuries. In addition to decreasing your dog's pain, massage can help prevent repeat injuries and reduce the effects of age-related disorders.
The Lang Institute for Canine Massage is a Colorado state-approved program that requires 688 HOURS for certification.
About Tip Top Dogs and owner/trainer, Brenda Cronk
Professional Dog Trainer, Brenda Cronk
The CPCFT Program is even more rigorous than the Canine Massage Certification!
To become a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer, a series of four courses must be completed at the "Gold" level. Then students must complete four case studies, and pass a final exam with a minimum grade of 82%. This comprehensive program is focused on canine fitness and conditioning, and typically takes 12-18 months to complete.
Class topics include:
- canine anatomy
- canine conditioning and physiology
- exercise physiology and science
- movement and gait
- nutrition
- common canine conditions
- conditioning programs
Take advantage Brenda's expertise!
Hi! My name is Brenda Cronk and I have been involved in dog training since I was 11 years old and trained my Cocker Spaniel, Roxie, in 4-H. Dogs have been a huge part of my life since then.
I have worked as a groomer and trainer for the last 20 years. I have been certified as a Canine Massage Provider and am a CPCFT (Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer) and AKC CGC Evaluator.
I live in Western Colorado where there are not many opportunities to trial, so training and problem solving have become my passion. I am always looking for a better way to train so that the dogs understand exactly what their job is and how to get it done in a fun and positive way. This is how I came upon using body awareness and props to teach Rally.
I started training my youngest dog, an almost two-year-old Border Collie named Stormy, using body awareness exercises and props to learn all the body movements she would need for the Rally signs and was amazed by the results!
Out of the last four dogs I have trained in Rally, she learned the quickest, has the best precision of movements, and is the happiest worker! I had videos of her training sessions and came up with my Rally training program - Rally A2Z - using those exercises.
I love training dogs and helping owners get the best results they can while making sure that both members of the team are having fun!
My dogs have received titles in AKC Rally (RE), Cyber Rally-O (L-2), All Dogs Parkour, Musical Freestyle, Agility, Barnhunt, FastCat, Obedience, and Tricks.
You can see a few videos of me working my dogs on my websites TipTopDogsFitness.com and RallyA2Z.com. You can also follow my Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo pages to see more videos. Additionally, all of my online dog training classes include several videos in each course.
I would love the opportunity to teach you and your dogs using fun, useful exercises that will improve their health and help them excel in competitions.