North Fork School for Dogs
positive methods with positive results
Reactive/Problem Behavior
Behavior Evaluation
I know how frustrating it can be when your dog exhibits behaviors that seem beyond your control. I can help you make sense of your dog's behavior and design a program that will replace undesirable, inappropriate behaviors with more desirable ones.
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I offer training for problem issues such as:
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Destructive chewing
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Growling over food or toys (resource guarding)
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Fearful/timid/shy
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Barking
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Digging
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Jumping
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Car Chasing
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House/Potty training
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Dog aggression
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Phobias
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Hyperactivity
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Separation Anxiety
An initial 1 hour online evaluation is required so I can give you a crash course in animal behavior (and give you a foundation of knowledge of why your dog is behaving this way, so you have a better understanding of how to help your dog be more comfortable around his triggers).
Sign up here for your Online Behavior Evaluation
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After your initial online evaluation, I can offer you a variety of in-person or online training options.
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Problem/Reactive Behavior Training Options
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Online Training
60 mins
$95
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Online Training
30 mins
$45
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In-person Outdoor Training
40 mins
$100
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"If someone has a reactive dog I highly recommend North Fork School for Dogs. I had a leash reactive dog and with guidance and instructions from Asha, and hard work, I was able to walk my Girl anywhere without her reacting."
-Deborah and Holly, Southold
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Behavior Modification/Reactivity Program Example
If your dog is leash reactive or fearful of other dogs on walks, a training plan would look something like this:
Lesson 1:
Learn the mechanics of how to carefully expose your dog to fearful stimuli. I will show you the proper timing and how to judge your dog's body language to determine your dog's comfort level around other dogs. From there, the systematic training with exposure begins.
Lesson 2:
Practice new learned technique at home or in your dog's familiar environment (neighborhood walk) using a decoy dog or familiar neighborhood dog.
Lesson 3:
Exposure to other dogs in an unfamiliar environment (We might meet at a dog park, shopping center or other place).
Lesson 4:
Continuation of exposure to other dogs, working on decreasing reactivity and furthering your dog's coping skills.
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