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:

 

bullet 2,520 Square foot indoor center.
bullet Fully carpeted
bullet Heated with 125,000btu overhead radiant heat. When it's 10 degrees outside, it will be 70 inside.
bullet Eight 175watt HID lights, providing a bright, shadow-free environment.
bullet Plenty of windows and doors for natural lighting.
bullet Huge seamless mirrors - 150 square feet.
bullet Fully insulated, sheetrocked walls.
bullet Seating for 15+ guests or those waiting for class to begin.
bullet Sodas, water and snacks available.
bullet Dog treats in case you forget or run out.
bullet Video recording and playback available to view your performance in Conformation, Agility, etc.
bullet Giant dog crates, in case you need to work multiple dogs.

 

bullet 4500 Square foot indoor center.
bullet Rubber mulch flooring
bullet Heated with 200,000btu Modine forced air heater.
bullet Twelve 400watt HID lights, providing a bright, shadow-free environment.
bullet Windows for natural lighting.
bullet Seating for a few guests or those waiting for class to begin.

 

bullet 10,000+ Square foot outdoor fenced agility field
bullet Room to run - full sized course setup allowed, weather permitting
bullet Good surface to run on
bullet Lighting for evening work.

 

bullet 8,000 Square foot outdoor fenced "warm-up" and doggie play area.
bullet Give your dog a place to eliminate before starting class
bullet Non-aggressive dogs are allowed to run and play with other dogs, like a dog park.
bullet Benches for resting while your dog plays.

 

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

Building 1

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Building 2