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Practice your skills from Foundations of Reactivity in a controlled setting. Up to 5 dogs plus Sandy and Layla!

For hybrid dog training session, I will work with your dog at your home one-on-one for two sessions and then meet you for the third to show you how to cue the behaviors and give you tips on managing the behavior. You choose the skills and the level of proficiency you want from your dog and I will work towards that goal.

Get your dog's reactivity under control with our 5 session reactivity training program from Seventh Heaven Pet Care Together, we'll learn the basics of reactivity and effective ways to manage your dog's reactive behavior. The course is structured so that the first two sessions will take place at your home where we will learn basic skills and work with a decoy dog. On the third session, we will meet at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center and work with my dogs. We may need additional centers at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center depending on the level of Reactivity, but once you are feeling more comfortable with being able to manage your dog, you are ready for Group Reactivity, where you can practice with your dog and different dogs in a controlled, safe environment!

Behavioral training sessions are designed to deal with issues that are more complex than your typical training issue. We will work on building skills in a positive and consistent manner. Our first session will focus on constructing a management plan and structures that will prevent your dog from rehearsing the behaviors that we are going to work to change.

Whether you are planning for your new arrival or she is already home!

Private Behavioral Sessions: Address issues such as Aggression in Dogs, Reactivity and other more difficult behavior issues. These sessions are best booked in packages so that we can move through the training on a consistent schedule. You can also choose to take Private Classes at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Richmond particularly to deal with issues such as fear of Veterinary visits. The rates are higher due to the charges for the space.  You must first sign up for an initial consultation.​​

This class is the backbone of all training going forward. There will be some review of concepts and skills from Puppy Class, but no worries, we will be leveling up! All Seventh Heaven Training Classes include the following: * You will have access to an online folder where you can upload video or download video, your handbook and bonus training protocols will be loaded onto your site. * You can ask questions in a chat with me and your training team. * You will have access to videos to go along with most of the lessons. * At our first session you will be provided a printed handbook, clickers for your family and a foot target. This is a five session package. Each class is 1 hour long. Virtual Webinar: * We will start out with a virtual session where we will go over the basics of theory and the positive reinforcement training process. We will explore methods and tools. We will talk about Management Plans and the evolving use of space in your home, the types of training sessions, how to plan and execute a training session, class rules and your training toolkit. Session 1: Clicking and Calming * Magic Mat, Dog Body Language, Thresholds, Holding Treats and Treat Tossing, Attention, Look, now Watch!, Treat/ Retreat, Clicker Mechanics and Capturing Calm & The Name Game, The Stop Signal, Jazz Up, Settle Down. Session 2: Luring, Calisthenics, and the Foot Target * Clicker Management and the art of Luring, Sit from Stand Stage 1: Sit in front of you on a verbal cue only, Down from Sit, Luring onto a foot target, Impulse control: Leave It!, teaching tricks, Spin! Session 3: Attention and Adding the Leash * Learning Loops, Conquering Fears and getting attention, What is That?, Hand Targeting, Touch Tag, Clicker Management, adding the leash, Capturing attention when outdoors, Pattern Games, 1,2,3 Cookie! Session 4: Stay, Avoiding Stress & Graduation * Foot Target and time to Bungee!, Taking the stress out of a tight leash, Beginning Defensive Leash Handling, Emergency U-Turns, Pushing Buttons, Long Line Recall 101, Review of Skills, Q&A and Graduation! You are ready for Basic Manners! See you there!

Loose Leash Walking and Manners class is a five session outdoor class designed for non-reactive dogs that just need to polish up their walking skills to deal with distractions and learn to approach people and other dogs politely. This class uses long line techniques and group drills to practice loose leash walking. We focus more on environmental rewards than treats after the initial stage of capturing attention in challenging situations. Prepare to have fun with your dog. Lessons will end with fun activities like tunneling and taking a dip in the doggy pool!

Behavioral training sessions are designed to deal with issues that are more complex than your typical training issue. We will work on building skills in a positive and consistent manner. Our first session will focus on constructing a management plan and structures that will prevent your dog from rehearsing the behaviors that we are going to work to change.

This is a one hour training session. You can book additional time by adding sessions. We will meet on Zoom and all of the materials for the session will be added to your folder. You will have access to the recording for six months after the session.

Foundations of Training introduces fundamental concepts and building blocks for training. * Sit, Down, Stay * Hand Targeting and Foot Targeting * Paying Attention * Advanced Impulse Control * Beginning Recall * Beginning Leash Walking * Defensive Leash Handling

Our Private Puppy/Welcome Home Class helps you get prepared for your new furry family member! You can schedule your first visit either before or after you bring your pup home. Starting from the premise that our goal is for your dog to have freedom and agency, we will discuss setting limits while your dog is getting used to her new home, keeping a close eye on her, and starting as you want to have things go. This is a five session package. Each session is 1 Hour long. Private Puppy Training classes are private classes aimed at dealing with all of the issues that an older new dog can bring to the table. ​ * Management Tools * House Training * Crate Training * Getting Along with Other Pets * Being Left Alone * Walking on Leash * Preventing Potential issues such as Guarding * Beginning Basic Behaviors * Beginning Impulse Control​​ *Cooperative Care We will also add behaviors and tricks that are appropriate for your puppy!