The Training Center

At Friendship Academy, we pride ourselves in offering the finest training environment in the Colorado Springs area. Our trainers have both taught and taken classes at other area facilities, and none can compare.  We have built our facility with one purpose in mind - dog training.

We have two indoor facilities, and a full-size 100 x 100' lighted outdoor training area. 

Building 1 and the "play yard"

Building 2 and the outdoor ring.

New rubber mulch footing in building 2

We offer:

	2,520 Square foot indoor center. Fully carpeted Heated with 125,000btu overhead radiant heat. When it's 10 degrees outside, it will be 70 inside. Eight 175watt HID lights, providing a bright, shadow-free environment. Plenty of windows and doors for natural lighting. Huge seamless mirrors - 150 square feet. Fully insulated, sheetrocked walls. Seating for 15+ guests or those waiting for class to begin. Sodas, water and snacks available. Dog treats in case you forget or run out. Video recording and playback available to view your performance in Conformation, Agility, etc. Giant dog crates, in case you need to work multiple dogs.
	4500 Square foot indoor center. Rubber mulch flooring Heated with 200,000btu Modine forced air heater. Twelve 400watt HID lights, providing a bright, shadow-free environment. Windows for natural lighting. Seating for a few guests or those waiting for class to begin.
	10,000+ Square foot outdoor fenced agility field Room to run - full sized course setup allowed, weather permitting Good surface to run on Lighting for evening work.
	8,000 Square foot outdoor fenced "warm-up" and doggie play area. Give your dog a place to eliminate before starting class Non-aggressive dogs are allowed to run and play with other dogs, like a dog park. Benches for resting while your dog plays.

We began construction around April, 2000 and are constantly making improvements. Pictures tell the story...

Building 1

Building 2