Fear and Reactivity Rehabilitation,

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.  

Behaviour Consulting is available at $160.00/1.5 hour session for all Behavioural concerns including Aggression.

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.

Level One Reactivity Basics (online)

  • 1.5 hour webinar

    Date: Thursday March 27th 7 pm.

  • 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.

Purchase all courses at once for $525.00 and save $75.

Level Two - One on one Leash Handling

  • Duration - 1.5 hours

    Date: To be scheduled with each individual client between March 27th and April 26th.

  • 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.

Level Three - Reactive to calm (in person group

  • 4 × 1 hour class

    Date: April 26, May 3rd, 10th, 17th (please hold May 31st as a possible rain date)

    Time: 11 am

    Location: Carwood Dr. Kitchener (Green space behind the A.R. Kauffman YMCA)

  • After 7 years of one on one reactive training we are happy to now offer a group class.

    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.