Do you have trouble training your dog outside? Are you finding great success when training your dog inside or in low-distraction areas but outside they are absorbed by all the distractions? Our behavioral cases involve working a lot with thresholds. This is a common term in behavior modification work and is a great way to address fear, anxiety, aggression, and stress in your dog. Threshold means the distance your dog needs to be away from the trigger or stimuli that alerts them where they can … [Read more...] about Training Outside with a Reactive Dog
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Boarding for a Reactive Dog
Our Board & Train program is open for all dogs no matter their level of reactivity! Your dog will be boarding with a Professionally Certified Dog Trainer for a month minimum and become fully trained both on and off-leash. The trainer will work with them every day in all different environments and around many people and other dogs to better socialize your dog and, in turn, lessen their reactivity. Meet Monty! He is a year-old Poodle who has just completed our Board and … [Read more...] about Boarding for a Reactive Dog
Reactive Lab Training
Reactive Lab, Murphy, enrolled in our E-Collar Training Program (UPX) to help with his confidence, socialization, anxiety, and obedience. He and his family have been working hard and they are experiencing amazing breakthroughs! Here is what they had to say about a recent outing to the groomers: "Thanks to Sara, and a lot of hard work, we had Murphy in for his monthly nail trim today! He walked in and went right up to the groomer, climbed on the workstation, and was totally … [Read more...] about Reactive Lab Training
Tips for Camping with a Reactive Dog
TIPS FOR CAMPING WITH A REACTIVE DOG I’m an avid camper and if I am booked for board and trains and want to go camping, I will usually take them with me. Sometimes the dogs I have in for training are reactive as is the case with my current board and train - Yasha, the 1.5-year-old sable GSD. We are camping right now at Green Park in Tyne Valley, PEI. Having her along on this trip inspired me to share some tips with you on how to camp with a reactive dog: 🐕When choosing a … [Read more...] about Tips for Camping with a Reactive Dog
Reactive Goldendoodle
Meet Mickey the 5-year-old reactive Goldendoodle! Mickey's family was at a loss on what to do regarding his reactiveness to people. After booking a consult with us to discuss their frustrations and overall goals with Mickey, they decided to enroll in our Board and Train program! After several weeks of living and training with Coach Duke, Mickey has now completed boarding and is living his best fearless life with his family who are now having so much more fun with him! Here is what his owner … [Read more...] about Reactive Goldendoodle