When dogs are scared, they act scary.
If you’re struggling with feelings of guilt because of your fearful/aggressive dog’s behaviour, I’m here to say, don’t worry: This is not your fault!
If your dog struggles with fear and anxiety, they’re probably behaving in ways that present as “aggression”: growling, snapping, even biting. This can be very stressful for everyone in the home.
When I work with fearful dogs, my goal is to help them feel better about whatever is upsetting them. This may seem simple enough, but it involves going at the dog’s pace, which may be super, duper slow. The last thing I want is for a fearful dog to get even worse.
If you’re struggling with any of these behaviour concerns, I can help!
Resource guarding
Body handling issues
Sensitivity to noises (e.g. fireworks)
Reactivity to other dogs, people, or other triggers (lunging and barking)
Fear of vet or grooming appointments
Issues with giving medicine or treatments
Fear of strangers visiting the home
Ready to help your dog feel safe?
New client? Start here!
All training starts with a 90-minute Google Meet consultation with your trainer, Amanda Factor. During this call, Amanda will:
Assess your dog’s behaviour challenges, identify priorities and create a list of training goals
Outline management & safety strategies to implement ASAP, for immediate relief from the problem behaviour
Dive into the science behind why dog is doing what he’s doing (without getting too nerdy, I promise)
Provide recommendations for a tailored enrichment routine and helpful gear/products
Customized written notes will be provided within 2 business days of the new client consultation.
Investment: $175
After your new client consultation, there’s two ways to train:
DAY TRAINING
Private in-home dog training in Little Italy, Toronto and nearby neighbourhoods (see service area map).
Day training is a great option for busy guardians. I’ll train your dog in your home and neighbourhood while you’re working or running errands. We’ll meet for 1-2 transfer sessions so I can demo what I’ve been teaching your dog.
All day training packages include:
Customized weekly notes
Email support between sessions
Goodie bag
4-pack + 1 transfer session: $500 + HST
6-pack + 1 transfer session: $640 + HST
*save 10% per session
8-pack + 2 transfer sessions: $840 + HST
*save 20% per session
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Not in my service area? No problem! Get coaching from a certified professional trainer, from the comfort of your home.
I’ll break training plans down into bite-sized chunks to make it easier for you - and for your dog! No complicated, time-consuming training instructions here.
After each virtual session, you’ll get:
Customized, easy-to-follow homework
Helpful handouts and videos
Email support for 14 days
Single follow-up virtual session: $119
Because behavioural challenges are rarely resolved in a single session, following your new client consultation Amanda will recommend a number of follow-up sessions for you, based on your customized training plan.
Behaviour challenges rarely resolve themselves. Get help from a professional, starting today.