Behavior Modification
Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges faced by dog owners dealing with issues such as reactivity, aggression towards people or other dogs, as well as barrier aggression and resource Guarding.
Through a combination of proven techniques and personalized approaches, we work closely with both dogs and their owners to address these behaviors effectively.
Can your dog relate?
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A dog that tends to overreact to everyday situations that other dogs handle calmly. While reactive dogs aren't inherently aggressive, their reactivity has the potential to escalate into aggression, underscoring the critical importance of training. These dogs often become excessively aroused by commonplace stimuli, necessitating focused training efforts to mitigate their reactions and promote more appropriate responses.
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Human/Dog Aggression refers to behaviors in dogs aimed at causing harm or intimidation. It includes actions like growling, lunging, or biting, stemming from factors like fear, territoriality, or lack of socialization. Addressing such behavior requires understanding the root causes and implementing training and management strategies for safety and well-being.
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Barrier Aggression, Resource Guarding are two common behaviors observed in dogs. Barrier guarding refers to the tendency of a dog to display aggression or territorial behavior when they perceive a barrier between themselves and something they value, such as food, toys, or territory. This can manifest as barking, growling, or even aggressive lunging when approached near the barrier.
Resource guarding, on the other hand, occurs when a dog displays possessive behavior over items they consider valuable, such as food, toys, or even sleeping areas. Dogs may growl, snap, or bite when someone or another animal approaches these resources, as they feel the need to protect them.
Both behaviors can be problematic and potentially dangerous, leading to conflicts with humans or other animals. Effective training and management strategies are essential to address and modify these behaviors, ensuring a safe and harmonious environment for both the dog and their owners.
This program is highly dependent on the behavior that is being addressed. Dogs enrolled in this program are ON LEASH ONLY with behaviors ranging from resource guarding, barrier guarding, reactivity, dog aggression, people aggression, and any other negative behaviors your dog may be displaying.
“FTXK9 is AWESOME! I have spent money on a few trainers before discovering FTXK9, and no other company has truthfully addressed all the issues I’ve been dealing with in my multi-dog household, BUT THEY DO! My two dogs (both 10+ years old) did a 6 week day training program with Sarina Thomas and she was nothing short of phenomenal. She addressed my dogs’ barrier aggression, sibling jealousy, nervousness with strangers in public/in-home and overall built both of their confidence up. She’s also made sure to fully communicate the expectations I need to set for my dogs in order to see the changes she’s saw during the program!!! I can finally have guests over after she’s given the proper guidance to navigate my dogs in stressful situations and now my pups love to get pets & treats from absolutely anyone!!!!! Sarina also was able to tackle new problems as they come up, because as one problem was fixed… my dogs always presented her with a new one 😭 10/10 recommend FTXK9 !!! These trainers really know their stuff 😊 See my happy dogs out in public after gaining their confidence back during this training program !!!!!!!”