Many owners come to the realization that their dog isn’t being difficult, they’re scared. Fear and anxiety can quietly take over a dog’s daily life, making walks, visitors, or even routine outings feel overwhelming instead of enjoyable.
When a dog can’t relax, their world shrinks, and so does their quality of life. The good news is that dogs can learn to feel safe, trust their owner, and move through the world with more ease. A calmer, more relaxed life is possible, and we’re here to help you and your dog work toward that, just as we have for so many others.
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Private Training Lesson
It’s important to make sure we expose our shy or anxious dogs to new things in a kind and productive way. So it’s often best to start at home with them, where we can equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to reassure your dog that their world is safe. If they have issues with separation anxiety, crate training, guarding, or stranger danger, this is the first step! The trainer will assess your dog’s specific fears and triggers and show you exactly what to do to help your dog turn their minds away from fearful anxiety and towards you for guidance, leadership, and security. These are one of our favorite kinds of lessons, because the improvements to the dog’s quality of life are always immediate and massive!
Puppy/Basic Obedience Class
Once you feel confident in helping your dog feel safe and relaxed at home and in normal life, take your dog’s confidence to the next level by attending one of our obedience classes. You and your dog will learn to work together, build bonding trust, and make busy environments normal and fun instead of scary.
Upcoming Groups
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Workshops
Stranger Danger Workshop
This workshop focuses on helping dogs who feel scared, overwhelmed, or reactive around unfamiliar people, teaching owners how to recognize early signs of discomfort and respond in ways that reduce stress. You’ll practice practical strategies for building your dog’s confidence and supporting them to feel more secure in everyday social encounters.
Leash Reactivity Workshop
This workshop is designed to help dogs who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or reactive while on leash, teaching owners how to reduce tension and build calm confidence during walks. You’ll learn ways to address barking, lunging, and stress responses so your dog can feel more relaxed and in control on leash.
Wheel Reactivity Workshop
This workshop is for dogs who become fearful or reactive around moving wheels (like bikes, scooters, strollers, or cars), giving them a chance to safely experience these things in a controlled setting. Through structured exposure and support, you’ll help your dog learn that moving wheels aren’t dangerous and can be tolerated calmly.
Cultivating Calm Workshop
This workshop focuses on helping dogs with anxiety, overexcitement, or nervousness develop a calm state of mind by teaching owners techniques to manage fear and control impulses. The goal is to reduce stress-driven behaviors and create a foundation of relaxed confidence you can build on together.
Dining Out With Your Dog Workshop
This workshop helps you and your fearful dog learn how to stay calm and comfortable in busy public settings like outdoor dining areas, with techniques to support polite settling and focus among distractions. It’s designed to turn stressful outings into more predictable, pleasant experiences for both you and your dog.
Not sure where to start?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with the trainer to tell him about your dog and get some advice!
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Free Pack Walks
Joining our pack walks is a practical next step to help your dog maintain and strengthen the skills you learn. Pack walks provide controlled, real-world exposure to other dogs, allowing your dog to practice calm, neutral behavior without the pressure of direct interaction.
This regular, predictable exposure helps normalize the presence of other dogs, reduces the likelihood of setbacks, and reinforces the habits you’ve already built. Consistency is key! Ongoing practice in a structured environment makes calm walking the default, not just something your dog can do occasionally or when the distractions are minimal.
Best of all, the walks are routine and free! Some people even decide to start with the pack walk when they already know their dog is all bark and no bite, or just use the opportunity to meet the trainer for the first time and see if you feel good about the way he works before investing further.
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From the trainer…
“All my life I rescued dogs from shelters that were deemed unadoptable or untrainable. Through consistent training I was able to help even the most difficult dogs shine onstage and in a home. I truly believe that there is no such thing as a bad dog. With a bit of knowledge and some work, I believe every dog has the potential to be a perfect pet.”