Compassionate support for dogs struggling with big feelings—and the humans who love them.

This personalized eight-week course is designed for dogs experiencing challenges such as fear, anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, frustration, separation-related concerns, or difficulty coping with everyday life. Using modern, force-free methods rooted in behavioral science, we'll focus on helping your dog feel safer, more confident, and better equipped to navigate the world around them while giving you the tools and understanding needed to support lasting progress.

 

You're in the Right Place If...

👉 Walks feel stressful, unpredictable, or overwhelming

👉 Your dog barks, lunges, growls, or reacts strongly to triggers

👉 You know your dog deserves compassion, patience, and support

👉 You want to truly understand why your dog behaves the way they do

👉 Your dog is struggling with anxiety, fear, frustration, or other big emotions

👉 You've tried other approaches that didn't feel right or didn't create lasting change

👉 Your aim is to focus on your dog's overall emotional wellbeing, not just outward behavior​

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Why this Approach is Different

Many behavior challenges aren't rooted in disobedience. They're often rooted in fear, stress, uncertainty, frustration, or a dog simply lacking the skills needed to cope successfully in a particular situation. Rather than focusing solely on suppressing behaviors, this program helps address the emotional experiences driving those behaviors while teaching practical skills that support long-term success. This is a thoughtful, individualized process. Never rushed. Never forced.

Always tailored to your dog's comfort level and needs.

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Why Positive Foundations Matter

Strong emotional and behavioral foundations create the framework needed for meaningful behavior change. That's why completion of the Positive Training Foundations Course is required before beginning this course. Foundational skills such as engagement, focus, communication, emotional regulation, impulse control, and cooperative learning help create the stability needed for more advanced behavior work.

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Why Fear Free Training Matters

Your dog isn't trying to give you a hard time. They're having a hard time. Fear Free training focuses on reducing fear, anxiety, and stress while teaching skills through positive experiences and thoughtful support.

This approach helps dogs:

✨ Learn more effectively

✨ Build resilience over time

✨ Feel safer and more confident

✨ Strengthen trust with their humans

✨ Develop healthier coping strategies

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This Course Includes:

 

Personalized Support

 One 60-minute virtual behavior assessment ✔

Eight private 60-minute coaching sessions ✔

Fully customized behavior modification plans ✔

Individualized management strategies when appropriate ✔

 

Resources & Guidance

Lifetime access to training resources and recordings ✔

Detailed session recaps and homework after every meeting ✔

Dedicated email support throughout the program and one week post-graduation ✔

 

Thoughtfully Provided Supplies

Training tools, enrichment items, treats, and supplies selected specifically for your dog's needs and goals ✔

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What Your Training Journey May look Like

Every dog is unique, which means no two behavior plans will look exactly the same.

The outline below is simply an example of how support may progress throughout the program based on your dog's individual needs, comfort level, and goals.

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Sample Doggo Course Training Journey
Duration: Eight weeks plus one week of post-graduation support

Format: One‑on‑one sessions with personalized homework

Delivery: Available virtually or in-person depending on location and what best supports your dog

 

Week 1: Safety, Trust & Understanding
Goal: Create emotional safety and establish a clear starting point.

Focus Areas:

▪ Understanding triggers and emotional responses

▪ Reading body language

▪ Stress reduction strategies

▪ Building realistic goals

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Calm engagement exercises

▪ Decompression activities

▪ Reinforcing relaxed behavior

 

Week 2: Connection & Choice-Based Engagement
Goal: Strengthen trust and voluntary participation.

Focus Areas:

▪ Choice-based learning

▪ Building engagement

▪ Reinforcing attention and check-ins

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Name response

▪ Voluntary engagement

▪ Reinforced calm choices

 

Week 3: Emotional Regulation & Calm Skills
Goal: Teach relaxation and emotional regulation skills.

Focus Areas:

▪ Settling skills

▪ Building duration in calm behaviors

▪ Supporting dogs who struggle to "switch off"

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Settle cue

▪ Relaxation protocols

▪ Mat/station work

 

Week 4: Foundations for the Real World
Goal: Begin thoughtfully applying skills outside the home.

Focus Areas:

▪ Calm transitions

▪ Managing mild distractions

▪ Building predictable routines

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Outdoor check-ins

▪ Loose leash foundations

▪ Calm environmental exposure

 

Week 5: Impulse Control Through Understanding
Goal: Replace reactive responses with thoughtful choices.

Focus Areas:

▪ Emotional regulation

▪ Choice-based learning

▪ Preventing rehearsal of unwanted behaviors

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Waiting calmly

▪ Leave it foundations

▪ Choice-based impulse control games

 

Week 6: Confidence Building & Resilience
Goal: Help your dog feel safer and more capable in the world.

Focus Areas:​

▪ Gradual exposure

▪ Positive associations

▪ Confidence-building exercises

Key Skills Introduced:

▪ Exploration games

▪ Positive exposure work

▪ Confidence-building activities

 

Week 7: Real-Life Challenges & Individual Goals
Goal: Address your dog's specific challenges with personalized support.

Focus Areas:

▪ Reactivity

▪ Frustration

▪ Individual goals

▪ Environmental triggers

Key Skills Strengthened:

▪  Emotional flexibility

▪ Reliable engagement

▪ Calm responses to manageable challenges

 

Week 8: Integration & Long-Term Success
Goal: Create a sustainable plan moving forward.

Focus Areas:

▪ Reviewing progress

▪ Long-term maintenance

▪ Troubleshooting challenges

You'll Leave With:

▪ A deeper understanding of your dog

▪ Practical behavior support strategies

▪ Greater confidence supporting your dog

▪ A personalized roadmap moving forward

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What You'll Walk Away With

Stronger trust and connection ✔

Less stress for both dog and human ✔

A calmer, more emotionally resilient dog ✔

Practical tools for navigating future challenges ✔

Much more confidence supporting your dog's needs ✔

A deeper understanding of behavior and emotional wellbeing ✔

 

The Transformation ✨

By the end, many clients notice:

✨ Calmer walks and outings

✨ Improved communication and trust

✨ Reduced stress during everyday situations

✨ Increased confidence and emotional resilience

✨ Greater confidence handling challenging situations

✨ A stronger bond built on understanding rather than control

 

While every dog progresses differently, the goal is to create meaningful improvements that help life feel safer, calmer, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.

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Investment

This eight-week program provides personalized, high-touch behavior support for dogs who need more than basic training and for guardians who want thoughtful guidance through complex behavioral challenges.

$2,000

Payment options are available, please see my FAQs page to learn more.

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Let's Build a Calmer More Connected Life 
Behavior change isn't about forcing dogs to comply. It's about helping them feel safe enough to succeed. With patience, compassion, and individualized support, meaningful progress is possible.

Let's help your dog feel better, together.