Business Details
Empower Coach: Therapy Dog Training & Life Coaching in Denver
At Empower Coach, we specialize in harnessing the unique bond between humans and dogs to foster personal growth and resilience. Founded on the belief that every individual and their canine companion can achieve extraordinary results through structured guidance, we provide tailored coaching programs for individuals, life coaches, and corporate clients. Our approach combines proven methodologies with compassionate support, helping clients overcome obstacles and build trust within their teams. With extensive experience in both canine behavior and human psychology, we empower our clients to develop actionable plans that enhance their quality of life.Our commitment to professionalism ensures that every client receives personalized attention, whether they seek to improve daily routines, navigate life transitions, or strengthen relationships. By focusing on practical solutions and measurable outcomes, we help human-dog teams unlock their full potential and create lasting positive change.
Services
Therapy Dog Training
Service Dog Training
Life Coaching
Corporate Workshops
Event Speaking
Highlights and features
- We offer structured coaching programs developed through 15+ years of canine behavior research
- Our methods combine dog training expertise with human psychology principles
- We provide personalized action plans tailored to each human-dog team's unique needs
- Our founder holds advanced certifications in both dog training and life coaching
- We maintain active partnerships with local animal therapy organizations
Services
Therapy Dog Training
Our therapy dog training program develops skilled canine teams that provide emotional support in healthcare facilities, schools, and crisis situations. We focus on temperament assessment, obedience training, and handler communication to create reliable therapy partnerships. Teams learn specialized techniques for stress reduction, patient interaction, and environmental adaptability.
Service Dog Training
We train service dogs to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities, including mobility assistance, autism support, and hearing alerts. Our program emphasizes task reliability, public access training, and handler-dog bonding. Each dog receives 120+ hours of specialized instruction tailored to the client's unique needs and lifestyle requirements.
Life Coaching
Our life coaching services help clients develop better communication with their canine partners while improving personal effectiveness. We teach goal-setting strategies, stress management techniques, and relationship-building skills through dog-assisted activities. Sessions focus on creating practical solutions for everyday challenges and long-term personal development.
People
Dr. LaRonna DeBraak
Empower Coach
Dr. LaRonna DeBraak is a certified life coach and dog behavior specialist with 20+ years experience in human-animal therapy partnerships. She has trained over 300 therapy dog teams and developed corporate wellness programs using canine-assisted interventions. Her work focuses on combining dog training expertise with psychological principles to create transformative coaching experiences.
Questions
What's the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs?
Service dogs receive specialized training to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities, while therapy dogs provide comfort and emotional support to various people in healthcare and educational settings.
How long does therapy dog certification take?
Our therapy dog certification program typically requires 8-12 weeks of training, including temperament evaluation, obedience instruction, and handler education on proper therapy team conduct.
Do you offer corporate team-building programs?
Yes, we provide customized corporate workshops that use dog-assisted activities to improve communication skills, reduce workplace stress, and enhance team cohesion through interactive canine partnerships.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Denver, we provide training services throughout Colorado's Front Range region and offer virtual coaching sessions for clients outside our immediate service area.
