Behavior Modification Training
Behavior Modification Training | Dog Obedience Training
For aggressive dogs and anxious dogs we offer Behavior Modification!
Has your dog been displaying unwanted or aggressive behaviors lately? Has your dog been destructive, disruptive, or excessively anxious? Did the behavior start with some subtle warning signs and grown into a real problem?
No need to Google further… Call Sally Said So today! Learn how your pet can benefit from dog obedience training in Raleigh and beyond through our behavior modification program. Behavior modification refers to changing specific problem behaviors that your dog may display in certain situations or generally with a systematic approach.
Signs that your dog could be a perfect candidate for behavior modification are:
- Resource guarding – gaining and maintaining control of food, toys, people, and more with aggressive behavior
- Food aggression – aggressive behavior displayed when your dog is in possession of food
- Dog aggression – aggressive behavior displayed towards other dogs
- Sibling aggression – aggressive behavior displayed towards another dog in the same home
- Leash reactivity – overexcited, frustrated, or aggressive behavior when a dog is restrained by a leash
- Fearfulness – excessive nervousness or shyness towards normal, every day experiences
- Anxiety – inability to anticipate outcomes leading to a variety of excessive or abnormal behavior
- Excessive barking – uncontrollable vocalizations directed towards people, objects, and/or animals
- Destructive behavior – excessive chewing, tearing, and more directed at inappropriates items
- Territorial behavior – guarding and aggressive behavior directed at people and animals entering a dog’s perceived territory or home
- Barrier aggression – frustration when restricted by a barrier such as a crate, fence, or leash
If you are experiencing any of these behaviors listed, give us a call today and we can help you transform your dog’s behavior! We begin this journey with a Comprehensive Consultation. An expert trainer from Sally Said So will ask you details about your dog’s environment and schedule.
We will recommend management for your dog’s environment and suggest training to encourage the proper response from your dog. We will evaluate exercise needs and current communication.
There is a saying, “A good dog is a tired dog.” While exercise is important, it’s only a piece of the puzzle. Every time you look at, talk to, and touch your dog you are communicating something. We will take advantage of these interactions during your dog’s behavior modification program.
During the program, you will be able to teach your dog useful cues such as sit, down, stay, come, focus, touch, leave-it, go to your place, and more. They will also learn ways to play cooperatively or interact neutrally with other dogs and people. As the dog’s owner, you will learn to use positive reinforcement techniques to reward desirable behaviors and how to properly correct undesirable ones.
Behavior modification is also about building a relationship between dogs and their owners so we believe in a Decisions-based philosophy.
Our Training Philosophy
Decisions, Not Dominance
At Sally Said So, we believe in a balanced approach to dog training that recognizes and respects the natural intelligence of your dog. Our decision-based training method, endorsed by veterinarians, goes beyond the limitations of reward-based and dominance training.
Why Choose Decision-Based Dog Training?
- Trust and Respect: Reward-based training can fail without treats, while dominance training relies on fear. Decision-based training builds a trusting relationship.
- Natural Intelligence: This method allows your dog to make good choices without the need for bribery or force.
- Customized Approach: Tailored to your dog’s individual needs, ensuring effective and gentle guidance.
How Decision-Based Dog Training Works:
- Temporarily Remove Triggers: Focus on in-home training first to eliminate practice of bad behavior and retrain the proper response to triggers.
- Encourage Good Choices: Use reasonable consequences and rewards to teach the correct responses and behaviors.
- Positive Reinforcement: Train your dog to behave well by offering your dog valuable and rewarding resources at the right time.
Enjoy a Genuine Relationship with Your Dog
Decision-based dog training fosters a happy, respectful bond between you and your dog, allowing for genuine affection and companionship.
Ready to get started?
Let’s discuss your dog’s needs today