Fear and Reactivity Rehabilitation,
Behaviour Consulting is available at $160.00/1.5 hour session for all Behavioural concerns including Aggression.
If you have a dog that shows signs of aggression or barks and lunges on leash know you are not alone and that we can help. There are many types of aggression however 3 main categories are often what owners struggle with, Dog/Dog, Dog/Human, and Food/Toy Guarding
We cover a comprehensive list of the most common and important behaviour situations relating to dogs. As an owner, a dog's behaviour plays a key role in making a great home even better. If your dog's behaviour could use some improvement we can help. From Anxiety, fear, chewing, barking, chasing and more we can help you and your dog reach the desired behaviour and relationship.
Reactivity
Almost all dogs who show signs of aggression are fearful and this is something that many people don't realize. Many people either don't know what to do and hide their dog at home where they do not have to face embarrassing displays of their dogs behaviour or many people use or learn the dominant or alpha theory in an attempt to show their dog who's boss instead of trying to work with their dog and get to the root cause of their fear. What owners don't understand is that the Alfa or Dominance method can cause the problem to become worse rather than better. Isolation causes frustration and furthers your dogs inability to deal with the world outside and Dominance invokes more fear rather than respect from your dog.
Reactivity Classes
Purchase as you go or the package price of $500.00
“What can I say… we purchased a puppy who turned out to be a lot more than we bargained for. Charlie is the happiest dog, full of life, energy and intelligence. He has a sensitive soul and has never responded well to harsh words. At 5 months, even with all of our other training attempts, we were at our wits end! Charlie was demand barking, in and out of the house, he was pulling on walks, he was mouthing people all the time, biting ankles and an overall general nuisance. He was going to become a big dog, and these were going to turn into big problems.
We hired Heidi at first for a few private lessons and then sent him to her for 2 weeks. We called this “boot camp”. He came back to us a different dog. There was no demand barking, no mouthing, better walking skills and a much better behaved dog. Heidi trained us on what to do and what not to do. Although, WE forgot some of the instructions, Charlie didn’t (for the most part). He is awesome!
Four months passed and we sent him back to Heidi as we couldn’t get a handle on his barking in the yard. Our neighbors, although lovely people, were getting annoyed. He came back, 2 weeks later, fixed of that pesky habit! Woohoo! Again Heidi showed us what to do and he has yet to revert back to his former self.
To be totally honest, if it wouldn’t have been for Heidi, I’m not sure where we would be right now. As far as I’m concerned she is a miracle worker.
On a side note, when Heidi came to the house the second time to pick up Charlie he couldn’t contain himself. He was soooo happy! He immediately went and stood by the front door waiting to leave. He left with her without a second glance. He had an absolute blast!
I just can’t say enough!”
Level 1 - Reactivity Basics (online)
Reactivity is not a voluntary behaviour. Your dog is having a hard time tolerating triggers in their environment. whether it is fear or over excitement.
Take a deep dive into the causes of reactivity and gain a greater understanding of what is happening and how start addressing them.
We will cover:
How dog learn for best training results
Canine body language and what you may be missing them telling you.
Activities that help your dog practice calm behaviour
Managing Triggers and the environment to avoid the behaviour
learn about things like: Trigger Stacking, Cortisol, Thresholds, and more that will help you understand how to keep your dog calm.
Step one to a relaxed dog is an online in person course which then opens the door to our in person hands on training.
Length 1 - 1.5 hours
Cost $75.00
Date: TBA
Level 2 - Your end of the Leash Matters (In person one on one)
Learn the best way to manage the leash and the environment to help your dog relax during situations with triggers that normally makes them go crazy.
You will apply:
Making a plan to set your dog up for success
Hands on Leash handling that will help you and your dog avoid escalation
Basic skills that can be transferred and used in higher distractions to prompt relaxation.
Games from world renowned Trainers that build focus and engagement with distractions.
Step one to a relaxed dog is an online in person course Which then opens the door to our in person hands on training.
Length 1 - 1.5 hours
Cost $125.00 ($160.00 value) must have completed level one
Date: TBA
Level 3 - Reactive to Calm (In Person Group)
In this class you will put into action all you have learned in the previous classes in person with your dog in a group setting.
Hands on keeping your dog under their threshold
Working with their triggers to decrease distance
Practicing controlled set-ups to tackle your dogs specific challenges.
Length 1 hour x 4 group sessions
Cost $400.00 (must have completed minimum 1 in home leash handling session.)
Date: TBA