Stevensville, Montana
What is Reactivity?
"Reactivity" describes behaviors that are an overreaction to a stimuli. Reactive behaviors can be rooted in fear, over excitement or frustration and often look aggressive and frightening. Contact us today for a reactivity behavior modification dog training program to change your dog from fired up and freaked out to focused and fun!
Packages to Help Dogs Who Over React
From Frantic to Focused - A Foundations Course $480
In this 5 week program you will learn games to help your dog to...
- Develop impulse control
- Focus on you around distractions
- Listen to you
The dog training games are fun, easy to incorporate into your day and are a first step to helping your dog become a well-mannered companion in public.
This class is best for...
- Teenage dogs (6 months to 2 years) who lack self control
- Any dog who struggles to focus on you around distractions
- Dogs who react negatively to people/animals/vehicles and need to learn foundation skills before a behavior modification program can begin
What's included...
- Orientation materials (pre-recorded videos and handouts) - Start training right away!
- 1 hour, weekly, Live Video Chat lessons - Learn the games and receive personalized feedback
- Handouts and demo videos - To guide your practice
- Access to your trainer - For your urgent questions
- Video review - You record practice and review it with your trainer for troubleshooting and skill development
There is no pre-requisite for this program.
You may choose to start with an Initial Consultation but it is not required.
A client's dog learning to stay focused and calm in a busy park.
Behavior Modification Dog Training for Reactivity
From Freaked Out and Fired Up to Focused and Fun!
Prerequisites for the behavior modification programs include the Frantic to Focused Foundations course above OR an Initial Consultation AND experience in a class that teaches similar skills and ability to demonstrate the same
Basic Leash Reactivity - $570
A 6 week program for dogs who are generally good with people and other animals but once on leash, a switch seems to flip. These dogs may be able to hike off leash, ignore some people/dogs and even make new friends. Yet on leash they may bark, pull, and lunge a the sight of a dog or person (or vehicles or other animals). Enjoy walking your dog again!
You will learn games to...
- Help your dog calm on leash
- Teach your dog better behaviors around distractions
- Navigate tricky situations with the least possible stress
What's included...
- 1 hour, weekly, Live Video Chat lessons - To learn the games and receive personalized feedback
- Personalized management plan - To help you avoid frustrating and embarrassing behaviors while training your dog better ones
- Handouts and demo videos - To guide your practice between lessons
- Shared training log - So that your trainer can 'see' your practice between lessons
- Access to your trainer - For your questions between lessons
- Video review - You will record practice sessions and review it with your trainer for feedback and troubleshooting
Contact us today to start your journey towards pawsitive change in your dog!
Fear/Aggression Reactive Behavior Modification Program - $760
This 8 week program is for dogs demonstrating reactive behaviors out of fear or aggression*. These dogs may have few friends, react negatively to others off leash as well as on, and generally overwhelm their people with their behavior. Enjoy peace of mind and help your dog learn to cope with their "monsters"!
*If you aren't sure why your dog is reacting that's okay! During an Initial Consultation your trainer will evaluate your dog's behavior to determine the root cause of the problem to help you select the best package for your dog.
You will learn games to...
- Help your dog calm down and focus on you when outside
- Teach your dog better behaviors around distractions
- Use desensitization and counterconditioning to change the emotion behind the behavior
- Navigate tricky situations with the least possible stress
What's included...
- 1 hour, weekly, Live Video Chat lessons - To learn the games and receive personalized feedback
- Personalized management plan - To help you avoid frustrating and embarrassing behaviors while training your dog better ones
- Handouts and demo videos - To guide your practice between lessons
- Shared training log - So that your trainer can 'see' your practice between lessons
- Access to your trainer - For your questions between lessons
- Video review - You will record practice sessions and review it with your trainer
Contact us today to start your journey towards pawsitive change in your dog!
Muzzle Fun - $340
In this 4 week program you will teach your dog to love a muzzle and how to be comfortable wearing it. Muzzles are a safety tool, just like a leash! This is a great companion course to the Fear/Aggression Reactive Behavior Modification Program. It is also recommended for dog's who may need to wear a muzzle at the veterinarian or groomer, have a bite history or tend to scavange for and eat gross/dangerous things on walks!
What's Covered...
- Guidance in selecting a muzzle type and size to find the best fit for your dog
- Fun games to teach your dog the muzzle is awesome
- Step-by-Step guidance in acclimating your dog to wearing their muzzle for walks, training and/or vet/groomer visits.
What's Included...
- 1 hour, weekly, Live Video Chat lessons - To learn the games and receive personalized feedback
- Personalized management plan - To help you keep your dog and others safe until they can comfortably wear a muzzle
- Handouts and demo videos - To guide your practice between lessons
- Access to your trainer - For your questions between lessons
- Video review - You will record practice sessions and review it with your trainer
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
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In Person Meetups - Add on Service $55
A "Meetup" is a 30 minute session in person session (Hamilton, Stevensville, Missoula, MT) in which your trainer provides a distraction for you to practice your training games around. It can be challenging for some clients to find practice opportunities - especially around dog distractions. This service sets up the distraction for you! You also receive live coaching as you implement what you have learned in your Live Video Chat lessons.
This service is only available to those who have completed a reactive dog behavior modification program (trainer may allow for scheduling of Meetups when you have partially completed your program depending on your dog's progress). Available is Stevensville, Hamilton and Missoula, MT areas.