Reactivity and Aggression
Big Feelings.
Do walks with your dog feel like you’re navigating a video game? Are you constantly apologizing to passersby or fellow dog walkers, or have you stopped inviting guests because you’re worried about your dog’s behavior? Your dog is likely struggling. Let’s help them understand that ‘yelling’ isn’t the answer.
Yes, change takes time, but it’s achievable. It begins with equipping you with the information, skills, and confidence you need to best support your dog. Sometimes, it requires adjusting expectations and finding compromises, but along the journey we’ll also have unexpected moments of hilarity and joy. I promise.
You’ll be so proud when you see your dog gracefully navigate a something that would previously have sent them into a tailspin. And you’ll learn to celebrate the little wins that can be easy to miss if you you’re always in fight of flight mode.
If you’re ready to book, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions not answered here, feel free to schedule a 15-minute, no-obligation call.
The approach
How will we work on this?
- Online appointments allow you and your dog to learn in a calm, familiar environment, optimizing learning and retention. Having a stranger in your home may be difficult for reactive or aggressive dogs initially.
- They are more cost-effective and flexible than in-home appointments, eliminating travel time and fees, and avoiding weather or COVID-related cancellations.
- Shorter wait lists for appointments.
- Easy scheduling facilitates quick intervention and prevents undesirable or unsafe behaviors from becoming ingrained.
- We’ll be able to work together, even if you live in an area I can’t get to in person.
- You will be your dog’s handler from the start, fostering a stronger partnership between you and your dog.
- Family members can participate from different locations so no one misses training sessions.
- We can review videos together, catching important body language and details missed in real-time.
- Allows us to fine-tune essential skills before introducing triggers, resulting in more efficient training.
- Transitioning to in-person training becomes easier once essential skills and concepts are in place.
- I’ll get more authentic information from your dog, as I’ll be able to observe them without being in their environment.
- Safety measures such as muzzle conditioning can be addressed virtually, saving time and enhancing safety.
- Empowers you to actively participate in the training process, equipping you with necessary skills.
After you’ve submitted the contact form, I’ll get back to you, usually within 24-48 hours, with available appointment times. Once we’ve agreed on a time, I’ll send you a Zoom link (let me know if you need help with Zoom), and we’ll meet for our initial assessment. It’s that simple.
Initial consultation: assessment of training needs and goals. $350
Once we have scheduled a time, I will send you some questions about your dog to answer before the initial meeting. The questions will cover your dog’s problem behaviors, personality and preferences, health, previous training history, routines, etc. During the initial consultation we’ll discuss your training goals and the strategies we’ll will use to achieve them. You will receive initial recommendations for management and training, as well as an overall behavior training plan and assessment. If you choose a training program after the consultation, this initial meeting will be included in the program. The consultation lasts 1½ to 2 hours, takes place via Zoom, and can be a one-time appointment.
Stand alone 60 minute follow up appointments can be added for $225.
Training Programs
Reactivity Relief Foundations
A Six-Session program
for managing and reducing aggression.
- Initial assessment of training and behavioral goals, with management, safety, and first steps training recommendations. This appointment is 90 minutes long and is conducted virtually.
- Five 60-minute virtual follow-up appointments.
This plan will provide you with a clear strategy for managing and reducing your dog’s reactivity and aggression.
You and your dog will acquire and practice essential skills for navigating trigger situations, and you’ll learn ways to help your dog decompress and process stress, fear, and anxiety. We’ll also map out next steps.
From Frown to Friendly
A ten-session program for managing and reducing aggression, building resilience and coping skills, and practicing real life skills.
- An initial assessment of training and behavioral goals, with management, safety, and first steps training recommendations. This appointment is 90 minutes long and conducted virtually.
- Nine 60-minute virtual follow-up appointments.
- Access to weekly online client support office hours for the duration of the program.
This program offers a clear strategy for managing and alleviating your reactivity and aggression.
You and your dog will acquire and practice essential skills for navigating trigger situations, and you’ll learn ways to help your dog decompress and process stress and anxiety. We will help your dog gain better communication and coping skills through exercises, behaviors, and games that will boost confidence on both ends of the leash, that prepares you for applying your newfound skills in real life.
The program will be customized to your specific training goals.
Friendlier Futures
An Advanced Fifteen-Session aggression Treatment Program
- An initial assessment of training and behavioral goals, with management, safety, and first steps training recommendations. This appointment is 90 minutes long and conducted virtually.
- Fourteen 60-minute virtual follow-up appointments.
- Access to weekly online client support office hours for the duration of the program.
This program offers everything in the ten session package, and is customized to fit your specific interest and goals.
It is ideal for dogs inherently fearful or anxious dogs, or aggressive who may be working through medicine trials, working with a behavior veterinarian, or have additional challenges that impact their behavior.
It’s also a great option if you’re bitten by the training bug and want to continue to learn ways to deepen your relationship with your dog, and delve further into learning two-way communication with them.
