Reactive dog training!
Having a dog with reactive behavior is challenging. Knowing how to help them effectively requires a holistic approach, ensuring we are changing how the dog feels, not just what they are doing.
To ensure your dog’s needs are being met appropriately and consistently, new clients begin with an Initial Consultation. A comprehensive approach to your dog’s current behavior, lifestyle, diet & routines will help you develop a deeper understanding of what your dog is experiencing, and how to help them make better choices.
In group class, inappropriate behaviors are not triggered and then corrected. Rather, dogs are kept within their own comfort zone so appropriate behaviors can be taught, utilized, and supported for lifelong behavior change.
We are proud to have one of the few certified behavior consultants in the valley: Bridget Coen, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, DWYD® as our reactive dog specialist.
Services:
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Initial Consultations are your required starting point and give us the time to get to know you and your dog so we can apply a comprehensive approach to your situation.
A full understanding of diet, exercise, health, and habits is essential for lasting behavior change.
Bundle your Follow-Up lesson at checkout and save $30 with an On-Boarding Package!
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Location: Outdoors, Corvallis/Philomath
Our reactive dogs class is called Growler's Gathering (GG). Featuring a unique format with a break in the middle, GG gives you the time and space for weekly practice and check ins with your instructor.
We specifically utilize non-aversive methods (no e-collars, prong collars, or slip leads), preferring to train with positive reinforcement methods and we emphasize meeting your dog’s canine needs.
Handlers are taught to utilize routines that support your dog’s overall behavioral health that will support training. For training, handlers learn to effective use of marker signals (clicker/verbal), reward placement, and essential leash handling skills.
Techniques include but are not limited to: stationing, targeting, offered behavior & cooperative careClass is 8 weeks long, with two handler-only meetings and a skip week between sessions 4 and 5.
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Please email us to schedule intensive training packages.
After your Initial Consultation, we offer 60 minute follow-up lessons as well as discounted, monthly packages of weekly, intensive training with your instructor. These can be bundled as On-boarding packages, or purchased later.
Our goal is to teach you and your dogs the skills to navigate the world together. Handlers are required to attend during intensive training.
Register for a single lesson after your Initial Consultation: $140
4x/month: $525
8x/month: $935
