Behavior Modification
What is it?
The main objective of Behavior Modification is to identify and resolve unacceptable behavioral issues that your dog is exhibiting and modify that behavior. We use a systematic approach to help your dog un-learn behaviors by changing the way he reacts to a situation or stimuli (person, thing, animal, etc.).
What to expect
Initially, we will focus on what your pup does to determine what is causing the reaction (the “trigger”) and what internal processing is resulting in the unwanted behavior (anxiety, physical response such as fight or flight, etc.). Once we have identified the triggering event and the internal response, we will then work to change the behavior by addressing the underlying cause. The goal is not just to temporarily suppress the behavior, but to change it by teaching your dog how he is expected to behave as well as to change his attitude about the trigger. For instance, if men in hats evoke a fear response we will expose the dog to men in hats and show him that he does not need to be afraid. By changing how he perceives the trigger, he can let go of the fear in order to behave in an appropriate manner.
Behavior modification is a slow process that requires patience and consistency both in and out of class. For dogs with learned behavior that must be changed, slow and steady wins the race.
There are many undesirable behaviors our canine friends can exhibit and the training approach will differ slightly for each behavior. Here are some of the most common examples:
Aggression
Anxiety
Barking/Vocalizing
Chewing
Digging
Impulse control
Jumping
Reactivity
Potty training
Leash pulling
Private Classes
All dogs who meet the following criterion are welcome to schedule our private Behavior Modification classes:
Dogs of any size or breed are welcome if they are at least 6 months old
Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and Dhpp/DA2PP vaccines
No prior training is required
Up to four human family members may attend
Group classes
All dogs who meet the both private class criterion and the following are welcome to schedule our group Behavior Modification classes:
Dogs of any size or breed are welcome if they are at least 6 months old
Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and Dhpp/DA2PP vaccines
No prior training is required
Dogs over 1 year of age must be spayed or neutered
Only one human family member may attend with one dog - no additional humans can attend (even as observers) to prevent unnecessary distraction
How to prepare
There are a number of things you need to do to prepare for your training session:
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Proof of vaccinations must be provided and should be uploaded to PetExec at least 24 hours prior to class
Bring a 4- or 6-foot non-retractable leash
Bring treats to use as rewards during training - should be in sealable bag
Limit food/treats prior to class. This helps ensure your pup is excited for his reward treats while training
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for outdoors; no open-toed shoes
Fine Print
Here are the details of your training session purchase:
One-hour private sessions are $100 each
One-hour groups sessions are $75 each
Deposit of 50% is required at time of booking
Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to scheduled session are eligible for a full refund of deposit
Cancellations made within 24 of the scheduled class will receive a 50% refund of the deposit
Cancellations made with under 24 hours prior to the start of class are not eligible for a refund. Deposit may be transferred to another class session.
All sessions offered (private and group) are covered under our insurance policy????
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Saturday: 6am – 9pm
Sunday: 6am – 9pm
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Grooming Hours
Monday: CLOSED
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Sunday: CLOSED
Contact Us
6350 N Rampart Range Rd
Littleton, CO 80125
720.699.BARK (2275)
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