Is your dog’s bad behavior in need of modification?
Are you embarrassed by your dog’s antics at the end of the leash? Are you tired of her behavior towards your family? Have you been told you need to show your dog who’s boss? We can help you with those seemingly impossible canine challenges. And we can do it with kindness – no aversive tools required.
We can help you with these behaviors:
- Aggression – towards people or dogs
- Reactivity on walks – barking & lunging
- Resource guarding
- Fear & anxiety
- Excessive attention-seeking
Als Allan is the only Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in Rutland County. Other dog trainers may offer behavior modification services, or call themselves “behaviorists”, but neither their knowledge or experience have been tested or accredited by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Not sure what behavior modification involves? Not sure why you need a certified dog behavior consultant? What’s the difference between dog training and behavior modification? Learn more here.
Transform your pup’s problems through behavior modification
Behavior modification isn’t just “dog training”. It will involve training/trained behaviors, but it is more about changing unwanted behaviors which more often than not have an emotional component. Desensitization and counterconditioning are the principal tools that are used – not prong, choke or shock collars.
In order for us to help you achieve your training goals, we strongly encourage the purchase of a training package. The aim of our initial consultation is to provide foundation training and advice. Progress will depend on what you do next. Packages keep you focused and offer the best bang for your buck. Behavior modification typically requires strong foundation behaviors.
Behavior Consultation
- The first rule of behavior change is preventing further rehearsal of the unwanted behavior. Together we will identify your dog’s triggers, determine a management strategy and devise a plan to train an alternative behavior.
Individual follow-up sessions
- There are many behaviors for which you will be able to make great progress once you’re steered in the right direction. Individual follow-up sessions are perfect for pet parents who just want a little help from time to time.
Click to Calm
- Click to Calm is a KPA clicker-based program. We will meet with you for an initial 90 minute appointment to get you started and then schedule five (1 hour) training sessions to work through the program. Email and video support available between sessions.
