Fear and Reactivity Coaching
Helping you understand your dog - and move forward together.
If you have a dog who barks, lunges, growls, freezes, or shuts down, you know how hard everyday life can feel. Walks become stressful. Guests are tricky. Vet visits feel impossible. And it can be easy to think your dog is just being “bad.”
But here’s the truth:
Behavior is communication, not disobedience.
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Reactivity and fear-based behaviors don’t mean your dog is stubborn or defiant - they mean your dog is struggling. And while that struggle is real, it’s also something we can work through - together.
What It’s Like to Work Together
I will help you decode your dog’s behavior, support their emotional needs, and build a realistic training plan that works for your life.
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Helping your dog feel safe instead of overwhelmed
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Identifying what’s triggering their reactions and why
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Teaching alternative behaviors that work for your dog
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Coaching you through each step, so you're never left guessing
We don’t just change behavior - we understand it first.
Your dog’s genetics, past experiences, and daily environment all matter. So we will take a holistic, compassionate approach that puts relationship and trust at the center of everything.
Our work together isn’t about controlling your dog, it’s about connecting with them. When you understand the “why,” the path forward gets easier.
Helping a reactive or fearful dog feel safe in our world isn’t about forcing them to "get over it" - it’s about understanding, slowing down, and teaching them new ways to respond. Training a reactive dog looks different from training a dog who’s just learning sit or stay. It’s not about obedience; it’s about emotional regulation, trust, and creating a sense of safety.
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Here’s what that process involves:
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Observation – We’ll watch for early signs of stress so we can stay ahead of reactions.
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Patience – Progress can be slow, and that’s okay.
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Good Timing – You’ll learn how and when to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of.
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Repairing trust – If the relationship is strained, rebuilding it comes first.
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​Working at your dog’s pace – Your dog is an individual.
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Preventing reactions - We use smart management to avoid pushing your dog over threshold.
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Accepting setbacks – Regression is part of the process, not a failure. When it happens, we back up and start again.
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Getting extra help when needed – Some dogs may benefit from working alongside a veterinary behaviorist. I’ll help guide you through that decision if it becomes relevant.
What’s Included:
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60-minute coaching sessions (in person or via Zoom)
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Customized training plan
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Written notes & homework after each session
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Ongoing support between sessions (via email or text)
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Pricing:
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Training Package
$500 (4 - 60 minute coaching sessions)
Individual Sessions
$150
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​Book Your Consultation Today!
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Behavior Consultation
Start here if your dog is fearful, reactive, or struggling with anxiety. This 90-minute virtual consultation helps uncover what’s driving your dog’s behavior and gives you practical, immediate steps to support change. Includes a personalized plan, session recording, and follow-up resources.
Related Products
Smart Goals Workbook for Dog Reactivity
Set Achievable Training Goals for Your Reactive Dog!
Helping a reactive dog can feel overwhelming, but breaking training into clear, measurable steps makes success easier!
This downloadable SMART Goals Handout & Fillable Worksheet provides a step-by-step guide to setting and tracking training goals for reactive dogs.
Reactivity Progress Tracker & Worksheet
This Reactivity Progress Tracker is designed to help you log, track, and evaluate your dog’s reactivity training journey. Whether your dog reacts to other dogs, people, or environmental triggers, this tracker will help you stay organized and measure progress over time.
With detailed logging sections, success tips, and reflection questions, this tool will give you clarity and confidence in your training approach.
Behavior Medication Trial Tracker
Does your dog struggle with anxiety, fear, or reactivity? If your vet has prescribed medication, tracking your dog’s behavior is crucial to ensure it's helping!
Our Behavior Medication Trial Tracker is designed to help pet parents monitor their dog’s progress, reactions, and mood changes while on medications like fluoxetine, trazodone, gabapentin, clonodine, etc.
What to Expect During the
Behavior Consultation
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Discuss the behavior intake form (filled out by you at least 48 hours before your consultation)
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Evaluate the details of your dogs behavior history and wellness
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Establish training goals and expectations
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Discuss the factors that are contributing to behavior concerns
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Immediate actionable steps you can take to improve behavior
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A recording of the session
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Notes with links to resources
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Discuss our coaching packages for longer term support
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