Private Lessons for Reactive Dogs
These lessons are for the dog that has a bite history with dogs and/or people, expressing itself in a confident, aggressive manner.
Lesson Goals:
These lessons are designed for the dog who is very over-stimulated in new situations or around new people or dogs, and reacts to new situations, people, or other dogs by showing behaviors like barking, lunging, growling or biting. The lessons are aimed at helping the dog relax through the use of positive reinforcement and counter-conditioning / desensitization. The goal is to help the owner manage situations to prevent the dog from going over threshold.
Lesson requirements
- All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
- Pre-registration with pre-payment is required.
- Handler must fill out behavior profile form online.
- Due to the nature of these session, we ask that only adult handlers attend class.
Private Lessons for Fearful (Anxious) Fidos
These lessons are for the dog that can’t relax in the presence of other dogs or around people in public, expressing itself in a timid, skittish manner.
Lesson Goals:
These lessons are designed for the dog who is very anxious in new situations or around new people or dogs, and reacts to new situations, people, or other dogs by showing fearful behaviors like trembling, hiding, snapping, or fear biting. The lessons are aimed at building confidence through the use of positive reinforcement and counter-conditioning / desensitization. The goal is to increase overall social confidence and sense of security in new situations.
Lesson requirements
- All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
- Pre-registration with pre-payment is required.
- Handler must fill out behavior profile form online.
- Due to the nature of these session, we ask that only adult handlers attend class.