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Take Your Dog From Reactive To Calm In 7 Days:
Finally Put An End To Excessive Barking, Lunging, and Growling.
When you brought your dog home, you were sure about the good times and the love.
But instead? You’re seeing behaviors that make it really hard to love having a dog:
Instead of fun trips to the dog park where you casually chat with other dog owners, you opt for your own backyard to avoid the embarrassment of being unable to control your dog.
Instead of leisurely walks through the neighborhood, they’re forcefully walking you, while lunging and snarling at other dogs.
Instead of enjoying having a dog, your dog’s extreme reactive behavior has you questioning if getting a dog was a good idea.
Reactive behaviors not only interfere with the relationship with your dog — they wreak havoc on your life:
Excessive barking anytime someone walks past your home. You’re sure everyone on your block is rolling their eyes everytime your dog disturbs the peace.
Aggressively snarling and lunging at other dogs during your walks so much so that you dread taking him outside.
Barking and getting worked up while in the car, making for a stressful (and potentially dangerous) ride every time.
Nonstop pulling on the leash during walks, making them impossible to enjoy because you’re spending the entire time fighting her.
Constant barking or growling anytime anyone comes to the door. Could be a new delivery person, the mailman they see every day, or even you.
Getting overly excited—whether positively or negatively—to the point that they’re uncontrollable.
If Your Dog Does Even One Of These Things
You don’t have a bad dog. You have a reactive dog.
Reactivity is simply your dog having an over-the-top reaction in response to a normal situation.
And these reactions, which often stem from fear, anxiety, or frustration, are actually pretty common. Some studies show that up to 75% of dog owners have noticed reactive behaviors in their dog.
But just because it’s common, doesn't mean it’s any easier to deal with.
Having A Dog Can Add So Much Happiness To Your Life
But a reactive dog can take a toll on your mental health.
Embarrassment
Every time your dog acts up, you’re mortified.
You’re sure everyone’s judging you, thinking “Did she even try to train that dog?” or “He cannot handle that dog.”
Every other dog you see seems to be an angel in comparison, and you can’t figure out what you’re doing wrong.
Stress
Everyday brings with it more worries about how your dog is going to behave.
Will this quick walk be eventless, or will there be another incident with that dog that lives down the street?
Will he growl at everyone you pass while you grab a coffee at the farmers market?
Regret
When you decided to adopt your dog, you didn’t realize just how many deep-seated issues they’d have.
You hate to admit it, but you’re starting to regret taking them home in the first place.
And because of that, you feel guilty that you can’t handle them better.
The What-Ifs Are Endless
I NEED HELP WITH MY REACTIVE DOGYou don’t have time for all the pricey and time-consuming standard dog training tricks out there:
Spending over $200 an hour on an in-home trainer.
Sure, they might help your dog learn things like sit and stay, but will they really address the deeply rooted issues?
Getting stressed out at a local dog training class.
With all the people, dogs, and noise, you’ll likely spend the whole class trying to keep your dog from lunging toward the other reactive dogs there.
Wasting countless nights watching YouTube videos.
There’s plenty of amateur videos out there, and chances are you’re going to find a lot of strategies you know you want to avoid. Things like shock collars, locking the dog in the crate, and bribing, to name a few. Nothing that truly gets to the root of the problem.
Trying that thing that worked for your childhood dog.
But that was a different dog, and it was a different time, and it’s likely that it won’t this time around.
Is finding a reasonably priced solution that won’t waste your time too much to ask?
Here's the problem with traditional dog training strategies:
All of the focus is on your dog, and not enough of it is on YOU.
Did you know that our own behavior actually has a huge impact on our dog’s behavior?
Dogs are experts at reading human body language, and when a reactive dog sees that we’re anxious, angry, or frustrated, chances are, they’re going to be on high alert—no matter what cues we give to calm them down.
And so the best dog trainers aren’t actually the ones who only understand dog psychology. The best dog trainers understand human psychology too.
How refreshing would it feel if you weren’t constantly stressed about your dog’s behavior?
If you could just leave for a walk, trusting that your dog would be completely unphased by other dogs, people, or other triggers that used to cause explosive outbursts?
If you could have people over without having to apologize profusely for your dog because, this time, he’s calmly welcoming your guests and then leaving them alone?
If you randomly found yourself thinking “How lucky am I that my dog and I found each other?”
By Learning Why Your Dog is Reactive and How to Calm Them…
This can be your reality.
INTRODUCING Program For Reactive Dogs:
Overcoming Reactivity
The Ultimate Guide to Stopping Uncontrollable Barking, Lunging, and Growling (In 7 Days!)
With science-backed techniques used to train service dogs, this is the only program that helps you stop reactivity by leveraging the underlying psychology behind your dog’s behaviors and, more importantly, YOUR reaction to those behaviors.
Led by Dr. Tammy McClain, a human psychologist and certified CATCH and fear-free dog trainer, this program teaches you simple strategies to help both you and your dog handle stressful situations better, creating a trusting and loving relationship.
In as quickly as 7 days
Only $300
for lifetime access!
By the time you complete this program, you’ll have:
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A deeper understanding of why your dog is reactive and what’s triggering them.
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The comprehensive skills you need to stop your dog's reactivity once and for all.
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A calmer and happier pet.
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Newfound confidence as a dog parent.
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A closer connection with your dog filled with trust, respect, and extra doggie kisses!
Tammy really helped me to calm myself down, and this really helped my dog, Beau's, reactivity.
I hadn't realized how much my own anxiety was affecting his behavior. I was tightening the leash and holding my breath because I was so nervous, and Beau responded much better when I was able to relax and just walk him past other dogs.
We started a distance away from the other dog and were quickly able to work up to walking past another dog, with Beau no longer lunging and barking. It was great to see, and I highly recommend working with Tammy to help with reactive dogs.
— C. F., Colliers, West Virginia
Meet Your Trainer
Dr. Tammy McClain — Human psychologist AND dog training expert
As a doctor and professor of psychology AND a CATCH Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Tammy approaches dog training from a completely different angle than every other dog trainer.
Where most trainers miss the mark is that they don’t consider how our own human psychology as dog parents influence our dog’s behavior.
Tammy, because of her unique background as both a human psychologist and a dog trainer, understands both.
With a PhD in psychology, Tammy has spent decades helping people work through all kinds of trauma, anxiety, and other behavioral health concerns. Now, she’s taking that knowledge and applying it toward helping humans become better dog parents.
Using a gentle, fear-free, positive reinforcement-centered approach and strategies used for service dogs, Tammy has taught hundreds of dog owners how to respond to their dog and improve their behavior—while being mindful of their own negative thoughts, non-verbal cues, and emotions.
With the perfect balance of human and dog psychology (and the same energy of that reassuring doctor you love to visit), Tammy is able to break down everything you need to do to overcome reactivity in a more well-rounded and impactful way than someone who is just a dog trainer.
Also on your team:
Dr. Alexa Diaz, PhD
With a PhD in animal behavior, Alexa has trained service dogs for more than 20 years.
She previously worked with one of the only two nationally recognized service dog training organizations in the U.S., training service dogs to assist people with hearing or mobility issues, as well as therapy dogs for kids with special needs.
Along with her hands-on experience, she has also published her research on animal behavior in two scientific journals.
Eric Presnall
Before working with the K9 Training Institute, Eric was the host of the hit Animal Planet TV show “Who Let the Dogs Out.”
The show sought out the most unique and well-trained dogs in the U.S.—from skateboarding dogs, to surfing dogs, to service dogs, and more.
He judged trainers in terms of how well their dogs followed cues while working alongside Hollywood stars who were also animal rights activists, including Betty White and Greg Kinnear.
The quality of the trainer was probably the best in the world.
They made it really easy, and they wanted me to be successful—I noticed a difference in 2 days.
— Christie C., on Trustpilot
I believe all dog owners need to watch this training program, no matter how old or young the dog is. It's an eye opener.
This was so extremely helpful with Pebble. It has made our life much easier to train her.
— Susanne E., on Sitejabber
What You’ll Discover in the Program
With a combination of videos and easy step-by-step instructions that bring the principles to life, we’ll take your hand and guide you through everything you need to know about understanding and stopping your dog’s reactivity. To make sure that you feel comfortable taking action right away, each module ends with quick exercises that help you apply what you’ve learned.
Step 1: A Complete Understanding of Your Dog’s Reactivity
In order to completely eliminate reactivity, you need to understand the psychology behind your dog's behavior and how your dog responds to stressful situations.
In this program, we simplify dog psychology and give you the full picture of what emotions are triggering your dog’s behaviors, how they learn best, and WHY the reactivity is happening in the first place.
That way, you’ll walk away feeling like an expert at understanding your dog AND be able to successfully stop their over-reactions.
You'll Learn:
The most common emotions that cause reactivity and why.
How to figure out your dog’s optimal level of arousal and why it’s important.
How to teach your dog deep breathing strategies so that they can relax instead of over-react (yes—even dogs can be taught how to deep breathe just like humans).
How to determine what YOUR dog is truly motivated by (hint: not all dogs are treat-motivated).
How to read your dog’s body language and understand what they’re trying to tell you.
Step 2: A Complete Understanding of How YOU Influence Your Dog
How you engage with your dog—the energy you're putting out, the verbal and nonverbal cues you're giving, how you respond to stressful situations—has the ability to either calm your dog or magnify their reactive behavior.
Unlike anything else out there, we give you practical skills to bring awareness to yourself and how YOU react to your dog’s reactivity. That way, you can lead your dog with the calm confidence they need to overcome reactivity.
You'll Learn:
How to create a trusting relationship with your dog where they always look to you for information about a situation.
What signals your own body language is sending to your dog.
How to incorporate deep breathing strategies (for both you and your dog) during the times your dog is being reactive.
The importance of projecting confidence and how to do it.
How to challenge negative thoughts using cognitive behavioral therapy.
Step 3: All the Tools You'll Ever Need To Eliminate Reactivity
By using our fear-free, science-backed approach to dog training (the same approach used by service-dog trainers), reactivity will no longer be a part of your life.
We dive into the practical and easy-to-follow training techniques that will keep your dog's attention on you, create new associations to triggers, and reinforce consistently calm behavior.
With step-by-step instructions supplemented by video demonstrations, you’ll learn the exact methods you can use to stop your dog’s reactivity and create the relationship with your dog that you’ve been wishing for.
You'll Learn:
The foundational training techniques to eliminate reactivity for good, with step-by-step and beginner-friendly instructions.
How to guide your dog through stressful situations and keep their attention on you.
How to handle triggers no matter where they happen:
—Toward other dogs during walks
—In the car
—At the fence
—At the window
…and more!
Counterconditioning and desensitization practices to help your dog finally respond more calmly to triggers.
Three incredibly powerful but easy-to-use, science-backed training techniques to overcome reactivity (see below).
All the powerful science-backed learning—but without the confusion.
We give you the full picture when it comes to understanding what’s driving your dog’s behavior and how to fix it, but all in a way that’s easy to apply for any regular pet parent (so you don’t need to be a scientist to use these techniques!).
By the time you finish this program, you’ll understand:
Conditioned Emotional Responses
A conditioned emotional response is a new and better emotion that your dog has been taught (conditioned) to feel in response to a trigger.
For instance, if your dog currently feels fear or frustration when they see another dog, we’ll show you how you can easily teach them to feel relaxed instead by pairing the same trigger with a positive association.
Yerkes-Dodson Law
Yerkes-Dodson Law explains the relationship between performance and arousal. Each dog has their own optimal level of arousal, which is when they learn best.
When arousal is low, they’ll be tired and sleepy. But when arousal is too high, they won’t be able to pay attention enough to learn anything new.
By learning YOUR dog’s optimal level of arousal, you can be sure that they’re learning everything you teach them. And we’ll teach you exactly how to do that using the Yerkes-Dodson Law—it’s super simple once you know how!
Operant and Classical Conditioning
These are the two ways that your dog learns:
Classical conditioning is learning to associate a specific response to a stimulus.
Operant conditioning, however, uses positive and negative reinforcement to encourage or discourage a behavior.
But don’t worry—you won’t need to master the theory—we’ll simply show you step-by-step how you can easily use both to help overcome your dog’s reactivity.
And so much more!
A must for all dog owners!
This has been such a big help in getting my dog’s behavior to change. It has eased a lot of stressors in my household.
— Crisi Okumura, United States, on Trustpilot
Amazing.
I now know what to do to get my dog to stop barking when the doorbell rings and to cease pulling on the leash when out walking.
— Leah Kroll, on Sitejabber
It seems to be a gentle approach to dog training. They use the trainer’s body rather than words. They teach you how to talk to your dog as if you were a dog. I believe body language is key, and I feel it is the way to go. You become the dog’s boss and his or her best friend at the same time.
— Cathee Pyne Sheirich, Ellenton, Florida, Facebook Recommendation
The K9 Training Institute is helping me with my 12 week-old cocker spaniel, or should I say cross between a piranha and a velociraptor 🙂 In the last week she has started to calm easier and not bite.
— Linda I, Australia, on Trustpilot
Did you know…
That you can actually teach your dog to take deep breaths?
It’s true: Deep breathing isn’t only for humans. Dogs can be taught how to take a calming breath during stressful situations, effectively taking them out of that scary fight or flight mode and into a calmer state where they’re better able to follow your cues.
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Or that reactive behaviors always come with warning signs?
Those signs come in the form of your dog’s body language: maybe a hard stare, some lip licking, or even some turning away. All of these signs (and others) communicate that your dog is stressed.
So by becoming a pro at reading your dog’s body language, you’re effectively learning how to communicate with him, and therefore, you can help him calm down before the behaviors even happen.
We’ve already helped 21,202 dogs and dog owners with this eye-opening information.
And now we’re going to help you.
GET BACK TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE WITH YOUR PUP QUICKLY…
When you’re living with a reactive dog, you need results yesterday. You don’t have time for expensive training that takes months.
Less reactive behavior
in as little as 7 days.
So we’ve packed this program with as much value and insight as we could that will have you interacting with your dog in a totally different way. By spending only 15 minutes a day with your dog on these strategies, you’ll notice an improvement in your dog's reactivity within 7 days.
And within 25 days?
You can trust that your dog will always be calm, and your dog can trust that they will always be safe with you.
Bonus Module 1:
Taking Your Dog on Vacation
$50 FREE
Vacations just aren’t the same without our dogs! But taking them can also be stressful, especially if your dog becomes reactive in unfamiliar locations. So we’ll give you all the helpful tips you need to make vacationing with your pup a breeze.
Bonus Module 2:
Apartment Living With a Dog
$50 FREE
Apartment living with a reactive dog brings with it its own set of challenges. With this bonus module, you’ll feel confident handling all kinds of situations that come up so that both your dog and the neighbors are happy.
Weekly Community Q&A Call
$300 FREE
Training your dog is a dynamic process, and to help you when tricky situations arise, we offer weekly community Q&A calls so you’re not going it alone.
Every week, you’ll have the opportunity to email in any questions that come up while training your dog, and we’ll answer them and others on a recorded Zoom call.
It’s a great opportunity for some extra support!
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A social impact organization with one goal:
To improve the relationship that everyday dog owners around the world have with their pets. Through science-backed practices that value both your dog’s experience and your own, we’re passionate about teaching dog owners practical training strategies that fit right into their everyday lives while still letting their dogs be dogs.
Your dog deserves the chance to exude her own independence, intelligence, and doggie determination.
Just as much as you deserve some peace of mind.
And so we’re not about training your dog into cowering submission.
Instead, we want to give you the tools that tackle those lurking, persistent, reactive behaviors that are keeping you up at night while still allowing your dog to be a dog.
(And while having fun at the same time!)
Outstanding.
It's been a few weeks since I purchased the program... very happy with it so far. My yorkie used to pull on his leash everytime I used to take him out for a walk. That has now stopped completely. He has also become a lot more calm inside the house instead of being excitable all the time, as he used to be.
— Jack P., on Trustpilot
They are true professionals and give you sound advice regarding all the training your dog needs.
— Raimis G., on Sitejabber
I have already seen an improvement in our two dogs in just two days.
Specifically, less barking at people outside our house, like the FedEx guy, and more loose leash walking.
— Donna R., on Trustpilot
Eliminate reactivity using the same methods used to train service dogs.
Eliminate reactivity using the same methods used to train service dogs.
- There’s a reason service dogs are so well-behaved and obediently follow every cue. (And contrary to what so many think, it’s not because of the breed.)
- Service dogs are trained in a very specific way that considers their underlying psychology and how it’s impacted by our underlying psychology.
- When you better understand why your dog is reactive and how you influence that behavior, you can quickly train your dog to be just as cooperative as a service dog.
- This program from the K9 Training Institute is the only one out there that teaches regular pet parents exactly how to use the secret methods used by service dog trainers to overcome reactivity.
TOOLS FOR EVERY SITUATION
Strategies used by service dog trainers
Easy, step-by-step instructions
Training you can do in 15 minutes a day
Better behaviors in 7 days
A Well-Rounded Approach To Training Your Dog
As simple as just spending time with your dog.
Training doesn’t have to feel like a chore. And really, it shouldn't.
Our quick training methods take only 15 minutes a day—the same 15 minutes you would have spent with your dog anyway.
Only now, they’re having fun with you and learning something new.
Easy Ways To Track Your Progress and Stay Motivated.
By tracking your and your dog’s progress, you’ll notice the small shifts in your dog’s behavior, giving you the reassurance that what you’re doing is working.
Eye-opening lessons that truly make a difference.
I've looked for and researched many "dog training" books, apps, and online tutorials. I’ve watched TV shows claiming to be the very best for you and your dog. I didn’t want to do the "severe discipline" routine for obvious reasons, and I also didn’t want to do the "reward only" system that has my dog looking for food every step of our outdoor activities. That just didn’t make sense to me.
Now that I found K9 Training Institute, I have all the answers to the questions I’ve been asking for years.
— Laurie R., on Trustpilot
LOVE the down to earth instructions!
Our corgi puppy very much has a mind of her own, and we have found your information on how to deal with this SOOO useful. It has lowered the stress in our house.
— Brent, United States, Facebook Recommendation
The longer you wait to train your dog, the more problems you run into.
Aside from losing more sleep, time, and sanity, you also run into the terrible possibility of your dog hurting another person or dog.
Without working toward a solution, it’s possible for your dog's behaviors to compound and create difficult situations for years—and even for your dog’s entire lifetime with you.
Made for Dog Owners Just Like You
K9ti student Ariel and her dog Harley
Prior to K9ti
Harley would pull on the leash during walks.
He would become overexcited when he saw another dog or cat approaching.
He would bark at every person who came to the door.
After K9ti
“He takes my leadership, and it’s not that he listens to me only when he feels like it, he listens to me all the time.”
K9ti student Christie and her dog Puddles
Before K9ti
Puddles would become easily overexcited.
She wouldn’t follow cues.
She would bark excessively at anyone passing by.
After K9ti
“After 2 days, I could already notice a difference in her behavior, and then within 2 weeks she started being more obedient and listening to me, and within a month, she stopped barking as people passed by.”
A K9ti PROGRAM FOR REACTIVE DOGS
Overcoming Reactivity
Navigate Your Dog's Difficult Behaviors and Respond With Confidence
What’s Included:
9 modules filled with easy-to-understand strategies to lessen reactive behavior.
Video demonstrations to see the techniques in practice.
Short, fun exercises to reinforce your learning.
BONUS: Live weekly community Q&A calls.
BONUS: Taking Your Dog on Vacation.
BONUS: Apartment Living With a Dog.
Only $300
for lifetime access
Every dog parent deserves access to information that’s going to help them help their reactive dog.
We know how much a reactive dog can negatively impact your life. Sadly, many dogs are returned to shelters or abandoned because dog owners just don’t have the tools they need to help manage the behaviors.
We wanted to make this program as accessible as possible so that every dog parent knows exactly how to help their dog relax, and every dog gets their happily ever after.
And with a 90-day money-back guarantee, you’ve got nothing to lose.
How It Works
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Sign up for the program
You’ll instantly have access to all program materials, including 9 in-depth modules filled with both video presentations and step-by-step training techniques, supplemental quizzes and exercises, and 2 BONUS modules.
90-day money-back guarantee
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Begin training
Spend just 10-15 minutes each day with your dog implementing the training techniques you learn. You’ll see significant improvements in your dog in 7 days or less, and you’ll have an opportunity for some important bonding time!
Unlimited instant access
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Finally overcome reactivity!
Now that you've trained your dog and know how to guide them through previously triggering situations, you can breathe a sigh of relief and wave goodbye to all of the stress you had over their reactivity. You're now a confident and worry-free dog parent who can finally enjoy the good times with your dog!
Reactivity improves within 7 days / stops within 25 days
1,000s of happy dogs (and owners!)
No risk, no stress!
Within this program, you’ll learn the simple yet effective methods we’ve used to help successfully train over 21,200 dogs. Methods that will transform your reactive dog into one who’s calm and fully at ease with you.
Because we’re so confident that you’ll see results, we offer a 90-day unconditional money-back guarantee so you can join with zero hesitation, fully focusing on you and your dog!
Excellent Dog Training Program.
I am super-impressed. Walking with Carlo (our German Shepherd puppy) has become so much more enjoyable now! Instead of constantly pulling on his leash like he used to, he now always walks at our side.
And instead of trying to run away every time we open the front door (and almost getting run over by a car once because of this), he now sits patiently in front of the door even without a leash on until I give him permission to go out. He has become so well-trained and seems to behave like a service dog now!
— Samantha M., on Sitejabber
If you want to form a bond and a partnership with your dog while in training, this is the program to make that happen.
I have worked with several professional trainers over the years and researched many over the last few weeks looking for the latest, best methods of training a dog. K9 Training is, by far, the most advanced in understanding your dog and delivering the lesson so it is easy to understand. Take a look, and you will soon see the difference between a professional instructor vs. amateurs looking for clicks.
— TJ H., on Sitejabber
Join the thousands of dog owners who have trained with K9ti and are no longer wasting time stressing over their dogs' reactive behavior, and instead, are soaking up all the puppy love and belly rubs!
YOUR DOG’S IMPORTANT TO YOU…
So We Know You’ve Got Questions
Each module takes you just 15 minutes a day!
Because all of the strategies we share are rooted in scientific research on animal behavior, they work for ALL dog breeds.
With them, we’ve been able to help thousands of reactive dogs: from small breeds like Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, to large breeds like English Mastiffs and Great Danes.
This program is appropriate for dogs of all ages if they have reactivity issues.
Even if you’ve already begun to teach your dog verbal commands, don’t worry—your dog will be able to quickly master the methods covered in this program.
Once you purchase this program, you’ll have lifetime access to it, and you can return to it as often as you’d like!
So you have the support you need while training your dog, you’ll have the opportunity to send in specific training questions for us to answer on a pre-recorded weekly community Q&A call.
The methods in this program have helped thousands of dog owners eliminate reactivity in their dogs and we’re confident that you’ll have the same success.
If you’re ultimately not happy with the results, we offer a 90-day money back guarantee, no questions asked.
Great information in an easy to understand way!
Thank you all for making this single mama of three young kids, two dogs, and two cats’ life that much easier! It truly makes a difference!
— Faith C., on Sitejabber
Help us support rescue shelters and other charities
K9 Training Institute contributes a percentage of its earnings every month to support other charitable organizations. We’re especially passionate about training rescued dogs and giving them a second chance to find their new loving family.
The world is a more gentle place when we take care of each other. It’s our mission to help as many nonprofits as we can. After all, the love of a dog is one of the purest you will ever experience. We believe in spreading that love to the rest of the world, one organization at a time.
Isn’t it time that having a dog only brought more happiness to your days?
When you invest in uncovering what’s causing your dog’s reactive behavior and how to handle it, you’re one step closer toward all the happiness of being with man’s best friend.
Which is what both you and your dog deserve.
It’s important to note that each dog is different, and based on their predisposition, history, and demeanor, some may require more time or the expertise of a professional veterinarian or behaviorist for their behaviors to become manageable. While implementing these strategies, it is still the owner’s responsibility to properly control their dog to keep both their dog and others safe.
K9ti cannot provide 1:1 support beyond our weekly recorded Q&A calls. Additionally, this program is not suitable for dogs who have exhibited extreme aggression in the form of biting. If your dog is exhibiting dangerous behavior, it is recommended that you pursue additional support.
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