Reactivity, Aggression & Other Behavior Problems
Private, in-home lessons in Humboldt County
We specialize in behavior problem solving. We take a targeted approach to problems like barking or lunging at other dogs or people, guarding food or toys, and reacting aggressively when someone comes to the door or passes by your house.
Often, we can start working directly on the problem by lesson 2 rather than building an extensive obedience foundation. When obedience skills support the behavior work, we build them into the plan.
What we help with
Aggression or reactivity toward people or other dogs
Resource guarding around food, toys, or other items
Bolting out the door
Excessive barking
Jumping on people (greeting appropriately)
Housebreaking issues
Stealing food
Destructive chewing in the home
Other behavior problems at home or on walks
How we work
We’ll help you understand what’s driving the behavior and develop a comprehensive behavior modification program for your dog and household.
Obedience teaches skills like coming when called or staying on a bed. Behavior modification works on the dog’s response to what’s happening. A dog can know how to sit and still lunge when another dog gets too close. Using food to “get your dog past” another dog may work in the moment, but by itself it doesn’t fix the underlying problem.
In your lessons, you’ll practice what to do in the situations that matter to you. We’ll start at a level you and your dog can manage and build from there.
In-home programs
Seven lessons · $875 — For a focused behavior concern with a clear priority.
Eleven lessons · $1,375 — For more complex cases, including work involving multiple dogs, aggression toward people, or concerns that need practice across several situations.
After the assessment, we’ll recommend a program and discuss what we’d work on together and what progress you can reasonably expect.
Start with an Initial Assessment
The 45–75 minute in-home assessment is $175. We’ll review your dog’s history and your goals, identify practical first steps, and follow up with a professional behavior and training assessment summary.
