A problem dog is the accumulation of missed opportunities to correct bad behaviors.
Dogs are ALWAYS willing to go back to balance and rehabilitation is ALWAYS possible for your dog.
A dog’s bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Growling, baring teeth, snarling, snapping, and biting are all aggressive behaviors. (dog aggression includes any behavior meant to intimidate or harm a person or another animal) Although these messages are among the normal handful of communication tools available to dogs, they’re unacceptable to humans. Because humans and dogs have different communication systems, misunderstandings can occur between the two species.
From a dog’s perspective, there’s always a reason for this "aggressive" behavior. A person may intend to be friendly, but a dog may perceive that person’s behavior as threatening or dominating. Dogs aren’t being crazy, unrealistic, or necessarily “vicious” when displaying aggressive behavior. They have very real reasons for acting out the way they do.
Because aggression is so complex, and because the potential consequences are so serious, A professional is always highly recommended to work with you and your dog.
That is where I come in
How The process works
Upon calling me to ask for my help I will set up a consultation with you to evaluate the dog and the behavior you are having trouble dealing with. I will take a thorough history of your dogs development, diet, exercise, daily routine, and behaviors. I will then from there set up a plan for how to deal with the dogs behavior and we can go from there. I will use my core training method to help rehabilitate your dog with pack leadership training. With behavior issues, sessions usually go from at least an hour to up to a few hours depending on the behavior. I will come to your home daily if not every other day for a few sessions to teach you how to curve the behavior and give you an example by doing it myself and showing you exactly how to do it.
Throughout my time working with the dog I will be constantly explaining to you the dogs behavior, why the dog is doing this, and exactly what you must do to stop this behavior, and why its important you do this.
Curbing and eliminating an unwanted behavior in a dog can differ in the amount of work needed from me. So prices can vary. Amount of sessions with the dog can also vary.
Examples of behaviors I can help with (but not limited to)
-Fence barking
-Leash pulling
-Excessive barking
-Jumping
-Dog aggression
-Chewing
-Biting
-Begging
-digging
-Stealing food
-Bolting out the door
-Separation anxiety
-Coprophagia (stool eating)
-Jealousy (with other dogs, of humans etc.)
-Food Aggression
-Guarding possessions
-Dominant Behavior
-Potty Training Issues
-Marking territory in HOME!
etc.
PRICE (prices can vary depending on behavior)
Consultation (lasts up to an hour): $25
Behavior Modification: $30-$150 an hour
Give me a call or an e-mail for a quote on a price since each and every lesson differs between each and every dog.
Prices subject to change if you are not within my driving range
*Discounted packages available.
Payment is accepted in full amount for all sessions expected or individually for each session. Payment is required (full amount or one session) before or after training session, but must pay the day of training session if paying individually.
