Reactivity & Aggression

Reactivity and aggression in dogs can be very scary and overwhelming for owners. I believe it’s critical to approach these challenging behaviors with as much compassion as possible and find solutions that minimize harm and maximize safety and peace of mind for both dogs and owners.

Private lessons can be done in person or via zoom. We can cover any of the following topics:

• Leash reactivity
• Barrier reactivity
• Reactivity or aggression towards people, animals, or objects
• Resource guarding
• BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training) set ups
• Management protocol
• Assessing quality of life and safety

If your dog is reactive or aggressive towards humans I require a behavior consult. In our behavior consult we’ll discuss triggers, bite history, and how we can go about crafting the safest training sessions possible.

While the state of Kansas does not have a dangerous dog law the municipality of Topeka does. Ordinance 6.15.170 covers what constitutes a dangerous dog and the responsibilities of owners. If your dog has been deemed dangerous by the city please review the ordinance. If you do not live in Topeka please reference your local ordinances. For a review of all state laws regarding dangerous dogs click here.

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Important Notes:

All payments must be made prior to an appointment.

Clients must be able to send and receive text messages and emails as well as complete a new client form online.

I do not accept check or cash, payment must be made via the link provided in the invoice that is emailed.

Clients must be over 18 years of age.

Behavior consults do not guarantee I will agree to work with a dog and owner. If I do not feel an owner can physically control their dog I may decline to continue training session for my safety as well as the safety of the owner, the dog, and the general public.

Consults and assessments do not guarantee I will agree to help train a dog for service work. If someone does not qualify for a service dog, if I feel the dog is not a good fit for the type of work the handler wants to do, or if the handler is unable or unwilling to adhere to local, state and federal laws I may decline to continue training.

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