Behavior Rehabilitation

For anxiety, reactivity, aggression, & complex behavior issues.

How it works

Behavior Rehabilitation is designed for dogs who aren’t yet ready for traditional obedience training due to anxiety, reactivity, or other behavioral challenges.
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Our primary focus is building a stable mental and emotional foundation — because only when your dog can slow down and process information does learning become possible.
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Each session is carefully structured to help your dog regulate emotions, disengage from stressors, and gradually build confidence in everyday environments.

Rehab begins with your dog staying with us in a highly structured, low-pressure environment with carefully controlled exposure to people, dogs, and stimulation.

Your dog's progress is measured by:

👉 Ability to calmly recover after stress
👉 Reduced intensity and frequency of reactions
👉 Ability to disengage instead of escalate
👉 Remaining steady and responsive under mild pressure

Once stability is achieved, your dog may transition into our standard Board & Train & Private Lesson programs.

We use an intelligence-based approach built around canine psychology, instinct, & clear communication

"My husband and I recently rescued a homeless dog (Dusty) with severe anxiety. Ryan was able to identify the source of his behavior and responses, and within a couple of weeks our dog Dusty is able to follow commands, has less anxiety, and more confidence. -Gabriela Contreras

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Who is behavior rehab for?

Behavior Rehab is best for:

👉 Dogs who have failed traditional training
👉 Owners facing safety concerns
👉 Dogs that cannot function in normal lesson settings
👉 Situations where obedience training has made things worse

Tap the button below to get started and we’ll recommend the right lesson plan for you and your dog.

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programs & pricing

Our Behavior Rehabilitation Program

4-Week Immersion With Owner Integration

Your dog will stay with us at our private 2-acre ranch for 4 weeks as we establish a calm, stable foundation and address behavioral challenges.

Afterward, we’ll guide you through three one-on-one lessons to transfer skills, reinforce leadership, and ensure lasting results at home.

Lesson 1 - Transfer/Hand-off (most important)

This is the most important lesson for you because without it, your dog will regress and training will collapse.

What we focus on:

Owner Mechanics - How to move, position, and guide your dog so commands and cues are clear.
Communication - How to use tone, body language, and signals your dog can easily understand.
Leash handling - Techniques for calm, controlled walks without pulling, lunging, or chaos.
Structure & rules - How to set consistent boundaries and expectations so your dog knows what’s allowed.
Prevent regression - How to maintain progress at home and avoid undoing what your dog has learned.

Lesson 2 - Real-world application

This lesson is where your dog learns to perform reliably in everyday life, and you gain the skills to handle real-world distractions with confidence.

What we focus on:

Public Work - How to confidently manage your dog in real-life settings like parks, sidewalks, and outdoor restaurants.
Distractions - Techniques to keep your dog focused and calm around people, other dogs, and unexpected triggers.
Corrections & timing - How to respond effectively when your dog makes mistakes, and how to deliver cues at the right moment for lasting learning.
Troubleshooting - Problem-solving strategies for challenges that come up in everyday situations so you can handle them calmly and confidently.

Lesson 3 - Stabilization/Polish (optional)

This optional lesson provides extra guidance and refinement as needed to ensure you're confident handling your dog.

Useful for:

Refining Skills - Strengthening behaviors learned in previous lessons for consistency and reliability.
Advanced Problem Solving - Addressing tricky situations or lingering challenges.
Confidence-Building - Helping you feel secure and in control while working with your dog.
Polishing performance - Fine-tuning your dog’s behavior in real-world settings to ensure long-term success.

"Our 8-month-old husky was skittish & stubborn. But after doing the 3-week training, she is a completely different dog and the transition was so easy!This program is well worth the investment!"
‍-Natalie Hartman

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