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For more information about Reactivity Training & Focused Fido Classes with Stephanie (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant – CBCC-KA) – please visit Stephanie’s Sniffers website.
Focused Fido “Reactivity” Program
If you have a dog who barks and lunges at other dogs, people, cars, etc. when out on walks or in public, then this is the program for you! As owners of reactive dogs, we must be on top of our game and know exactly what to do in the moment to help our dog handle the situation. This is how behaviors are truly changed. If we don’t know what to do in the moment or we hesitate even for a second, the situation may be lost and our dog may react. Perfecting YOUR skills is KEY!
This program is designed to help you and your dog learn the skills necessary to address reactivity together in a safe and controlled environment. As you and your dog progress through the levels, we work towards more and more “real-life” scenarios.
What will we learn in class?
Our Focused Fido Foundations class is a 5 week class. In this class, we will cover the must have foundation skills to start addressing your dog’s reactivity. For this class, there is a max of 4 dogs. The first week is humany only and the following 4 weeks – ONLY 1 dog will come each week.
Once you have completed the foundations, you can move on to our Focused Fido Levels classes. In these classes, we will work on putting your newly acquired skills to use in a safe and controlled setting. These skills need to be refined and practiced many, many times, before using them successfully out in the “Real World”.
We will also introduce additional skills and “games” to play with your dog to help change their internal feeling around other dogs. Enrichment, snuffle mats, slow feeder bowls, lick mats, etc. may be used to help counter-condition and desensitize your dog to their triggers! We want to slowly build a positive emotional response!
What do I need to do before class?
All dogs must have the age appropriate vaccinations in order to attend our classes.
What is your payment/cancellation/missed class policy?
The foundation level is 5-week class, that meets once each week at the same day & time. There are not any make up opportunities for missed weeks, but you will receive the homework from each class via email. Levels 1 thru 4 are drop in classes. You must sign-up ahead of time to attend.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to register for class. Please view our cancellation policy here: https://twopaws-up.com/our-policies/our-cancellation-policy/
How do I register my dog?
You can register online or by giving us a call at 847-235-2263.
Focused Fido Foundations
Bronze Package – $600 for 10 credits
Silver Package – $1100 for 20 credits* All prices reflects a 5% when paid by cash, check or Zelle
No Prong or Choke collars allowed. No Retractable Leashes.