Help for the tough stuff
Reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression — you are so not alone. There are proven ways to make things better, and the sooner you start, the sooner life with your dog gets easier.
Do you ever feel frustrated, worried or upset about your dog's behavior? Or is your dog often acting upset, frightened, anxious or showing signs of aggression around people or other dogs?
You are so not alone. In 25+ years of training, I've worked with hundreds of wonderful dog owners — many highly experienced — who were caught off guard by challenges they'd never had with previous dogs, such as:
- Over-reactivity
- Fear & shyness
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Hyper-arousal
These can be challenging, especially in adult dogs who have practiced them for years. Maybe you have a newly rescued dog with a rough or unknown past, a new-to-you breed, or a dog thrown off-track by a traumatic event. Whatever the reason, living with these challenges can be stressful and embarrassing — and rob you of the joy you wanted to share with your dog.
This might sound familiar
- You dread walks because your dog barks and lunges at every dog he sees
- You're afraid to have friends visit because your dog is overly rowdy or seems fearful
- Your dog isn't getting along with someone in your household — human, canine or feline
- Your dog is anxious or even aggressive at the vet's or groomer's
- You're worried about behaviors you see and want to know how to fix them
How to get started
1. Reach out
Contact me to schedule an initial 1-hour behavior consultation.
2. Assess & plan
You'll bring your dog to the School for a behavior assessment. I'll take a history, and we'll discuss your goals, plan options, time frames and household management.
3. Build new skills
Future sessions give you both important skills — reading body language, better leash handling, and confident ways out of sticky situations — while your dog learns calmer, more appropriate alternative behaviors.
Together, we'll turn what should be a pleasant "walk in the park" into — yes — a real walk in the park.