Behavior Specialty Training
Understanding your dog is the first step to changing behavior.
At For Your K9, we believe that behavior challenges are best addressed by looking at the whole dog—their mind, body, and emotional well-being. Physical discomfort, fear, overarousal, and lack of clarity can all contribute to the behaviors we see. Our goal is to help you understand what’s really going on so you can build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with your dog.
Our behavior programs focus on:
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Creating emotional safety and structure
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Teaching practical skills that support real-life change
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Helping you interpret and respond to your dog’s behavior with confidence
We offer a variety of behavior services, including private consults, workshops, and group classes. Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, fear-based behaviors, or just feeling stuck, we’re here to support you with science-based, relationship-driven training.
Some of our most popular behavior classes include:
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Reactive Dog – Build skills and confidence around dog-directed reactivity
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Scared to Prepared – Designed for dogs who are fearful, unsure, or overwhelmed by people. This class helps dogs build trust and resilience through carefully structured exercises and supportive handling.
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Awfully Adolescents – Behavior support for dogs 6–18 months going through the “teen phase”
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It’s So Exciting (Drop-In) – Support for over arousal and impulse control
What Clients Have To Say
“They have changed our relationship with our dog for the better, and we are so grateful! Highly recommend!!”
“Super supportive, super helpful, and made a huge difference with my dog’s leash reactivity.”
“We took Scared To Prepared and we received a lot of good information and techniques from her and these have already helped our dog. Highly recommend this class”
“I came away with a solid foundation and lots of ideas of how to keep him engaged and focused while helping him learn to make good decisions.”
Ready to Get Started?
We’re here to help you and your dog move forward, together.
Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, fear, overexcitement, or something else entirely, our group behavior classes are designed to support both ends of the leash with clarity, compassion, and proven strategies.
Scroll through the calendar and find the class that fits your dog best.
Not sure if a group class is the right fit for your dog?
We also offer one-on-one private behavior lessons tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Click here to learn more.