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FOUNDATIONS

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Dog Training for Difficult & Reactive Dogs

Board & Train at Home & Become a Balanced Pack

Trainer-Guided, Owner-Focused, Based in Dog Psychology & Pack Leadership

Build a Rock Solid Foundation as a Pack

  • Calm, Reliable Behavior

  • Permission-Based Lifestyle

  • Authentic Focus & Engagement

  • Healthy Relationship of Trust, Respect, Love, & Loyalty in any Environment

You're Ready to Heal Your Difficult & Reactive Dog

Training designed to teach you how to think, act, & speak like a dog by changing your energy

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Integrate sustainable daily lifestyle rituals + habits that empower you to stop unwanted behavior, teach your dog to settle down, & build a healthy relationship so you can love life together 24/7!

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Once your dog recognizes you as the source of all good things, they will give you trust & respect

As they learn you’re a consistent and strong leader, they will love you & be loyal to you in any environment

If You’re anything like my clients (or my past self)

You have one (or more) of the following issues in common:
 

Already Hired 1-4 Trainers & Feeling Hopeless because You’ve Tried Everything!

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  • You started Out with Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers

  • Then tried Rewards-Based, Balanced Obedience Trainers, Dog Sports, Private Trainers…

  • You’ve Tried Group Classes or Board & Trains Already…

  • You’ve tried other dog training member pages…

  • You’ve done place training, leash work, counter conditioning, yes-work, anxiety medication, hand-feeding, enrichment games/puzzles, & play to help motivate your dog to behave differently…​

  • Nothing has worked to give you & your dog relief!

 

You’re feeling the “puppy blues” or teenage puppy headaches & you need to get on the right track ASAP!!

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  • Puppies can feel a LOT like a full-time job if you aren’t doing it in a sustainable way!

  • You need to build your puppy or new dog into your life in a way that makes life easier & fits into your lifestyle so you can start enjoying spending time with your dog IMMEDIATELY!

  • No puppy, not even a Teenage One should be demanding attention, pulling you on leash, lunging at wildlife/dogs/people, biting and mouthing you, destroying your belongings, or be unable to be left alone!

  • You can join the training experience as soon as your dog is 6 months old!

 

You have Been Taught to Use an E-Collar for either Corrections only, Recall only, Vibrate only, or Tone only

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  • You want to learn the full spectrum of it’s capabilities to enhance your communication system & improve your relationship with your dog!

  • You may have also been taught to use a Prong Collar for hard prong popping only!

  • Your last trainer may have referred to the e-collar as a “Shock Collar” (OR USED THEM AS ONE)

  • You are here because you’re ready to learn to use these tools gently & fairly like a balanced pack leader!

 

You’re a New Dog Mom or Dog Dad Trying to Avoid the Headaches of the Average Dog Owner

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  • You don’t care for misbehaved dogs and want to get it right from the beginning so that you can set yourself up for success!

  • Getting started on the right track with a new puppy or rescue is half the battle! Consistency is the second half.

  • Most of my client’s adult dogs patterned their misbehavior and reactivity between 6-14months old, during their dogs second fear/reactivity phase (which is totally normal - but FIXABLE!)

  • With puppies under 6 months old, all techniques would be performed with a slip leash or prong collar + slip lead ONLY

  • E-Collars should not be introduced until a dog is 6 Months old but the same principles and practices apply otherwise!!!

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You’re a Foster Struggling with a Difficult Case or Want to Learn about how to implement R.E.S.T.™ for Healing Difficult Dogs

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  • A perk to joining the Pack and learning about my proprietary & proven training program for healing reactive, excitable, anxious, nervous, hyperactive, aggressive, and fearful dogs is that you can apply these methods to any dog you ever work with in your lifetime

  • These tools & techniques can be modified to customize training plans and communication styles for each dog, ensuring you’re always prioritizing what’s best for each dog’s holistic health and being gentle & fair in your handling!

Get Ready to TRANSFORM Your Life with Your Dog

Who Joins the Pack?
Do Either of These Sound Like You?

Dog Moms & Dog Dads Who:

✔ Are constantly frustrated & stressed with your dog’s behavior

✔ Feel hopeless about your dog’s behavior and have tried EVERYTHING

✔ Wish they could seamlessly integrate your difficult dog into your life

✔ Dream of loving every second with a well-behaved dog

✔ Want to give your dog the fullest life possible & take them on adventures to cool places!

✔ Are READY to feel EMPOWERED, CALM & CONFIDENT

Dog Fosters & Rescues Who:

✔ Need an easy, efficient, & effective way to address problem behaviors at scale

✔ Need an approach that enables EASY leadership handoff to a new owner

✔ Are stuck troubleshooting a dog in your personal pack and have lost your confidence in the process

Behavior Issues Addressed

Contact Me on Instagram or Via Email to Discuss Your Dog's Behavior if Not Listed Here!

✔ Separation & Crate Anxiety*

✔ Excessive Barking & Whining*

✔ Explosive Reactions*

✔ Easily Triggered*

✔ Resource Guarding*

✔ Nipping/Biting & Mouthing*

✔ Chasing Wildlife, Cats, & Kids*

✔ Hyperactivity*

✔ Destructive*

✔ Jumping & Pulling on Leash*

✔ Ignoring You & Can’t Focus

✔ Selective Listening

✔ Can’t Settle Down

✔ Eating Off the Ground

✔ Unable to Recall around Distractions

✔ Counter-Surfing

✔ No Recall Skills

✔ & More!

* Recommended to Sign up for VIP/Private Training Spot if Dog has These Behaviors 

What's Included

Group Access

  • Welcome Call 

  • Weekly 90Min Group Call for Education + Q&A

  • 3 Group Q&A Sessions

  • Facebook Group for Daily Support

  • Habit Tracking Tool

  • Foundations Owner Guide & Training Tools Guide

$ 1,000 (USD)

VIP / Private Access

  • Everything in Group Access

  • Comprehensive Lifestyle & Behavior Assessment

  • Custom Training Plan

  • Goal Setting 1:1 (45min)

  • 6 Weekly 1:1s (45min)

  • 2 Tune Up 1:1s After Program Ends

$ 2,500 (USD)

Week 1

FINISH ONBOARDING & COMPLETE PRIVATE GOAL SETTING SESSION TO REVIEW LIFESTYLE & BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT

Week 4

TRAINING WEEK 2 COVERS STRUCTURED PLAY, RECALL, CORRECTIONS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR, AND DISTANCE WALKS

Week 7

TRAINING WEEK 5 COVERS PLACE TRAINING, TESTING YOUR DOG’S BEHAVIOR, AND GIVING THEM MORE FREEDOM TO MAKE CHOICES

Week 2

WELCOME CALL FOR MEET & GREET, LEARN ABOUT E-COLLARS, & DISCUSS HOW TO BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN THE PROGRAM

Week 5

TRAINING WEEK 3 COVERS SOCIALIZATION & DESENSITIZATION INCLUDING STAND AROUNDS , DOUBLE DOWNS, & DOWNSTAYS

Week 8

TRAINING WEEK 6 COVERS HELPFUL REMINDERS, HOW TO STEP-DOWN OUT OF BOARD & TRAIN REGIMEN, & REMINDERS FOR SUCCESS

Week 3

TRAINING WEEK 1 KICKS OFF COVERING LEASH WORK, CRATE SETTLING, AND THRESHOLD MANNERS

Week 6

TRAINING WEEK 4 COVERS TRIGGER RESPONSE TRAINING & ADVANCED SOCIALIZATION TO BUILD DOG’S STRESS TOLERANCE + FOCUS 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equipment Included?

Equipment is NOT included but it IS required to GUARANTEE your success. Equipment kits are available to owners in United States for $400 fee and includes E-Collar Technologies Mini or Micro Educator, Prong Collar, Leash, Treat Pouch, and Tripod. Shipping included. Must be ordered no later than three (3) weeks prior to Group Welcome Call You can Self-Purchase equipment using a list provided during onboarding

Do I Need the Same Equipment?

Yes, in order to guarantee your successful results using the process & methods contained within this program, it is important that you have the same equipment to follow-along! Dogtra brand e-collars with at least 100 levels of stimulation with momentary + continuous stimulation and tone configurations will be accepted

Can I be Successful Fully Online?

Absolutely! MOST of my clients are fully online and located all over the WORLD! To be SET UP FOR SUCCESS REMOTELY it is required to purchase an Equipment Kit OR make sure you have each of the following: - E-Collar Technologies Mini/Micro Educator - Herm Sprenger Prong Collar (Martingale Style) - 10ft Training Leash - Compact Tripod - Wireless Headphones with up to 30ft Range - Smartphone with Hi-Speed WiFi/5G Wireless Data

When are Group Classes? Are they Recorded?

Group Classes on Mondays 7-8:30 PM ET, except if a US Holiday. For Holidays, class will be held on Tuesday. Group Q&A Zooms on Sundays 12PM ET. Group calls will be recorded & shared via Facebook Group.

When are Private Sessions Scheduled?

Private sessions scheduled Tuesday to Thursday 5-7:00PM ET & Saturdays 1-5:00PM ET. Sessions occur over Zoom unless otherwise discussed/noted. Local private sessions MUST be scheduled on Saturdays

I'm Signing Up for VIP - What If I Need to Reschedule a Private Session?

One (1) private session may be rescheduled once per client package. Private 1:1s must occur within 2 weeks of last class. Any un-scheduled or additional missed sesssions will be forfeited. Trainer always reserves the right to reschedule as needed at any time.

How Does Training Online Work?

This is a hands-on integrative and iterative program meant to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes to your habits + rituals week over week. Each week, we meet for 1 hour(ish) on Zoom to learn about the tools & techniques used in my live in-person board & train. Then with the time left on the call, you can practice with your dog LIVE with me for feedback. VIP Access clients will have a weekly private session that they can use however they need - some Dog Moms use the time to discuss challenges, issues, and knowledge gaps that have come up while practicing the homework. Others use the time to stick their smartphones in a tripod (available in my equipment kits) & practice live with me so they can get feedback in real-time! How you use the time is yours, but you get PLENTY of it to totally TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE with your dog!

Which Access Level Should I Sign Up For?

Group-Only Access is meant for dogs with less serious behavior challenges. Dogs with any of the starred behavior concerns above or owners who are feeling a little less confident about the DIY process, should signup for VIP. Message me on Instagram or email me to figure out which packacge would be best for you!

Refund Policy?

This is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY), guided board & train led by a dog behavior expert & trainer. Your personal results will be determined by your level of effort & willingness to integrate the principles & practices shared with you. Results are guaranteed for every owner who puts in a considerable amount of work to receive a return on their investment and it is non-refundable.

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