Eric Gillaspy, CPDT-KA, CDBC

Behavior Consultant

I love helping dogs understand their humans better. I want every single one of my clients to have an amazing relationship with their pet. Having a special bond with a pet is an amazing experience that I want every one of my clients to have. I look forward to helping you have the best life possible with your furry best friend.

Eric’s dog training career started in Seattle, Washington at the Academy of Canine Behavior. There, he specialized in working with aggressive dogs. Simultaneously, he taught classes at Downtown Dog Lounge and was the head trainer at Pit Bull Rescue.

Eric moved to Colorado in 2004 and became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2006. Eric became a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in 2022. For the past 15 years, he was the head trainer at Lone Tree Vet. There, he built and ran a wide variety of behavior services including Boarding School and Playcamp, ran AKC STAR puppy classes and Canine Good Citizen evaluations, and provided private lessons both in home and at the facility.

His written work has been featured on Petfinders, Petocracy, and Good Dogs Rule.

In his freetime he loves to spend time with his wife Karen and dogs Lulu, Knuckles, and Kitty. He is in his element in the mountains or on a river, especially if he’s on a snowboard or kayak.