Welcome to
Two Bears Pet Services
Proudly serving Erie, Colorado and surrounding areas for 27+ Years
At Two Bears, using a reward based system, we teach YOU how to transform your puppy into a well mannered, confident and happy companion.
As a family owned business since 1997, we are committed to fostering a strong bond between you and your puppy while promoting the healthiest diet with our premium frozen raw diets and natural treat selections.
We also offer trusted pet sitting, for cats and small animals, while you are away.
Puppy Training
At Two Bears, we focus on what you want your dog to do. Our reward-based training lays the foundation for a lifetime of good habits—effective and fun for both you and your pup.
Raw Dog Food
Give your pet the gift of health with our raw dog food. Backed by 25 years of experience, our natural diets like Raw Advantage, Vital Essentials, and Raw Origins support vitality, longevity, and overall better health.
Pet Sitting
Our cat and small pet visiting service provides reliable and loving care in the comfort of your pet’s own home—giving you complete peace of mind while you’re away and ensuring your pets feel safe, happy, and loved.
Other Dog Products
We offer a small selection of specialty items, but are always happy to provide expert recommendations to support your pet’s health and happiness. Count on us to guide you in finding the best options for your furry companion’s vibrant and active lifestyle.
Two Bears is a distributor for DogPacer, a treadmill specifically for dogs. Help your pup exercise, tone and maintain endurance even when you cannot go outside. We offer advice and suggestions on toys, leashes, collars and other pet necessities.
About Us
For over 25 years, Two Bears has been a trusted name in puppy training and pet care.
Founded in 1997 by husband and wife team John Hendershot and Diann Yandrich, our family-owned business is built on a foundation of love and respect for animals. We’ve dedicated our lives to helping pets and their owners build strong, lasting bonds. With a focus on personalized care and a deep commitment to our community, we treat every dog like part of the family, ensuring they receive the attention and expertise they deserve. At Two Bears, we’re not just training dogs—we’re nurturing lifelong companions.
The Problem
- Unruly Behavior: Does your puppy struggle with basic manners, making life at home chaotic?
- Lack of Reliable Products: Are you tired of low-quality pet products that don't meet your needs
- Confusing Nutrition Choices: Overwhelmed by the conflicting information on what’s best for your pet’s diet?
Our Solution
- We Teach Manners: Our foundational training focuses on behaviors you want, creating a well-mannered companion for life.
- We Curate the Best: We offer high-quality, carefully selected products that enhance your pet’s lifestyle and training.
- We Simplify Nutrition: With our selection of raw dog food, we provide a natural, nutrient-packed diet that supports your pet's health.
The Problem
- Unruly Behavior: Does your puppy struggle with basic manners, making life at home chaotic?
- Confusing Nutrition Choices: Overwhelmed by the conflicting information on what’s best for your pet’s diet?
- Lack of Reliable Products: Are you tired of low-quality pet products that don't meet your needs
Our Solution
- We Teach Manners: Our foundational training focuses on behaviors you want, creating a well-mannered companion for life.
- We Simplify Nutrition: With our selection of raw dog food, we provide a natural, nutrient-packed diet that supports your pet's health.
- We Curate the Best: We offer high-quality, carefully selected products that enhance your pet’s lifestyle and training.
What people are saying...
Our clients love working with us and the results they're getting! Don't take our word for it...
We have a now 6-month-old puppy who likes to pick up rocks. John told us instead of trying to grab them out of her mouth before she swallows them to instead bring the rock to us and get a big reward.
The picture is all the rocks she has brought us. Over the weekend this behavior saved her life as she found a can of rat poison at the back of a cabinet when we weren't watching her and we only know she got it because she brought it to us! We believe she only consumed a small bit and followed all the protocols the vet recommended.
The picture is all the rocks she has brought us. Over the weekend this behavior saved her life as she found a can of rat poison at the back of a cabinet when we weren't watching her and we only know she got it because she brought it to us! We believe she only consumed a small bit and followed all the protocols the vet recommended.
Rio was a year old when we adopted him from the Longmont Humane Society. He had been mistreated by his former owners and developed some serious behavioral problems. Rio spent several weeks at the shelter and in a foster home in the hopes he could be rehabilitated and put up for adoption.
Fortunately, he came far enough along to pass his evaluation and come home with us. However, within a week or so some unpleasant behaviors resurfaced. He was leery of people and lunged at skateboards and people in motion. He reacted negatively to rocking chairs, stationary bikes, even people shaking hands, and was very uncomfortable around children, including our 7-year-old granddaughter. We called John for help and began a series of training classes designed to correct these conditions. We’ve had Rio eight months now. After the initial classes with John, participation in Two Bears weekly group sessions, and daily training on our part, Rio is a different dog. He has learned all the essential obedience commands, is a strong candidate for the Canine Good Citizen award and has the potential to become a trained agility dog....READ MORE
Fortunately, he came far enough along to pass his evaluation and come home with us. However, within a week or so some unpleasant behaviors resurfaced. He was leery of people and lunged at skateboards and people in motion. He reacted negatively to rocking chairs, stationary bikes, even people shaking hands, and was very uncomfortable around children, including our 7-year-old granddaughter. We called John for help and began a series of training classes designed to correct these conditions. We’ve had Rio eight months now. After the initial classes with John, participation in Two Bears weekly group sessions, and daily training on our part, Rio is a different dog. He has learned all the essential obedience commands, is a strong candidate for the Canine Good Citizen award and has the potential to become a trained agility dog....READ MORE
We cannot say thank you enough to John and Diann. With John’s expertise, Diann’s support and a lot of dedication, we were able to help our 18-month-old, out of control rescue become the perfect family dog he was meant to be.
John’s extensive knowledge of dog behavior helped us through many challenges with patience, kindness, and understanding for a dog who had been mistreated most of his life. Nothing makes us happier than having a dog who comes bounding toward us when we call him. Thank you!
John’s extensive knowledge of dog behavior helped us through many challenges with patience, kindness, and understanding for a dog who had been mistreated most of his life. Nothing makes us happier than having a dog who comes bounding toward us when we call him. Thank you!
I want to thank you for among many pieces of wise counsel the particular piece of advice of yours that I elected to use contrary to the suggestion of the breeder. I came to you when my black Labrador pup was about five months old and had fallen prey to a bit of over-training in my hands.
John specifically told me to introduce tug play/training into the regimen contrary to my breeder's advice. It was immediately apparent that this was extraordinarily bonding for Three, and for me. Eye contact became extraordinary, attention improved, and there is now never a time when any sort of training session at any time of day or night is not met with joy, even though we may not do formal tug play every day. I believe in scientific principles, and given the many variables involved In training, I cannot prove that tug play was causal. But there is such a powerful correlation that it should not be ignored. I believe it was very important and thank you for the encouragement. And for focusing on training me first, and only then training Three.
John specifically told me to introduce tug play/training into the regimen contrary to my breeder's advice. It was immediately apparent that this was extraordinarily bonding for Three, and for me. Eye contact became extraordinary, attention improved, and there is now never a time when any sort of training session at any time of day or night is not met with joy, even though we may not do formal tug play every day. I believe in scientific principles, and given the many variables involved In training, I cannot prove that tug play was causal. But there is such a powerful correlation that it should not be ignored. I believe it was very important and thank you for the encouragement. And for focusing on training me first, and only then training Three.
Beija is absolutely thriving on her Majestic Raw diet. When we transitioned her from half kibble to 100% raw, her energy level (which was already high) noticeably increased. Her eyes, coat, body, and teeth are in superb condition, and she is allergy-free when on the raw diet.
And of course, she loves it! Incidentally, we tried another raw brand once with a lot of other ingredients like eggs and veggies added to the meat, and she couldn't keep it down - needless to say, that experiment ended quickly. We swear by Majestic Raw and have recommended it for our friends' and family's dogs.
And of course, she loves it! Incidentally, we tried another raw brand once with a lot of other ingredients like eggs and veggies added to the meat, and she couldn't keep it down - needless to say, that experiment ended quickly. We swear by Majestic Raw and have recommended it for our friends' and family's dogs.
We switched our toy Affenpinscher Gus to the AFS Raw Meat Diet when he was ten months old. Prior to changing his diet, he had problems digesting his processed food and we were having to express his anal glands every other week.
We have not had to express his glands once since making the change. He is always energetic, his coat is soft and shiny, his teeth are in perfect condition and he never has bad breath. Gus now always looks forward to his meals and the freeze-dried product is very convenient for the times when we are on the go or Gus needs to be kenneled. We would never have believed the raw diet would have so many benefits until seeing the changes over the past year.
We have not had to express his glands once since making the change. He is always energetic, his coat is soft and shiny, his teeth are in perfect condition and he never has bad breath. Gus now always looks forward to his meals and the freeze-dried product is very convenient for the times when we are on the go or Gus needs to be kenneled. We would never have believed the raw diet would have so many benefits until seeing the changes over the past year.
I have a degree in Nutritional Science (from the University of Wisconsin) and started feeding a raw and homemade diet to my dogs over 12 years ago. I still can't understand how manufactured dry kibble has come to be accepted as a daily diet for dogs and cats. My three old (dearly departed) dogs ate a partially raw diet for most of their lives. Their condition kept improving with the proportion of raw and they lived long healthy lives with a marked absence of chronic illnesses.
Even my little dwarf German Shepherd who had a host of congenital problems lived to be almost twelve in good condition and excellent spirits. My current dog is a young German Shepherd, Lena. She is from a breeder in California who has been feeding raw only for over 10 years. The breeder said that she has had no cancers in her dogs since the switch...READ MORE
Even my little dwarf German Shepherd who had a host of congenital problems lived to be almost twelve in good condition and excellent spirits. My current dog is a young German Shepherd, Lena. She is from a breeder in California who has been feeding raw only for over 10 years. The breeder said that she has had no cancers in her dogs since the switch...READ MORE
Brody is more of a “typical” GSD. He only feels comfortable with his owners, he is very leery of strangers, and all of his meetings with new people have to be on his terms. As long as strangers keep their distance he could care less about them. I used to get very emotional about this behavior and sometimes embarrassed. But as time passes and I learn more about the breed and about people, I have learned… ultimately no matter what, I am responsible for my dog.
I am his advocate. The vest has been wonderful for us. I can take him almost anywhere with me without having to worry about people wanting to approach him and make him uncomfortable. People don’t even ask if they can pet him. Before the vest, when people would ask if they could pet him and I would have to say “No” you can’t….it was like they were offended, they would want to know “why not?” Like I was some evil owner. But it is not only for their safety but more importantly, the safety of my dog. I will do everything in my power to keep him with me, keep him happy and safe for the rest of his life. I have hopes that this amazing vest does help people become more aware and respect that dogs are animals and they do need their space. We have to be their voice so they don’t have to use their teeth.
Thank You Two Bears!!
I am his advocate. The vest has been wonderful for us. I can take him almost anywhere with me without having to worry about people wanting to approach him and make him uncomfortable. People don’t even ask if they can pet him. Before the vest, when people would ask if they could pet him and I would have to say “No” you can’t….it was like they were offended, they would want to know “why not?” Like I was some evil owner. But it is not only for their safety but more importantly, the safety of my dog. I will do everything in my power to keep him with me, keep him happy and safe for the rest of his life. I have hopes that this amazing vest does help people become more aware and respect that dogs are animals and they do need their space. We have to be their voice so they don’t have to use their teeth.
Thank You Two Bears!!
People really pay attention when they see me walking Jasper sporting his vest. Cars stop at the crosswalk even before we are ready to cross. Pedestrians keep their distance, and usually just smile and nod.
I just came back from walking and was about to make a post on FB. We were not approached by anyone while out today – I would like to think it was because of the vest, but in all honesty, it was because no one else was daft enough to be out walking in this weather.
