Our Behavior Problem Solving service is for dog owners that are concerned about a behavior their dog is showing or a behavior that seems to be getting worse.  Worrisome behaviors can be embarrassing and cause stress to both you and your dog making the two of you very anxious.  Our behavior consultations are customized and created just for you.  Some common behavior problems that we recommend behavior consultations for are:

• anxiety surrounding separation, thunderstorm, noise, etc

• reactivity to other dogs, people, or noises

• dog-dog issues

• fearfulness or extreme shyness

• difficulty in handling such as touching the collar, looking in mouth, touching paws, nail   clipping, etc

• destructive behavior

Our goal is to provide you with a plan and offer guidance to help you get back that quality of life for both your dog and you and create a relationship with your dog that you are happy with.

What can you expect?  Behavior problem solving sessions are typically held in and around your home, however there my be times where we visit a local park or work on skills in the community (depending on the progress of the behavior).  The first session is typically 1-1.5 hours.  The purpose of the initial session is:

• to gather a complete history of your dog’s behavior

• evaluate your dog

• discuss a management plan while working to modify the behavior

• create a behavior modification plan

• make a recommendation outlining how many sessions it may take to achieve your goal

You will also be asked to sign a training agreement that outlines Spot On Training policies, training session fees, our expectations of you, and our commitment to you.   All future sessions, will run approximately 45 minutes.  After the initial session, we will provide you a written behavior modification plan and schedule our first follow up session to review our plan of action.  Please note that any behavior modification plan takes time and there is no quick fix.  In order to improve the behavior, you will be required to work on it consistently. 

What does this include?  Behavior problem solving sessions include a personalized written behavior modification plan for you, continued email support, Spot On Training articles and handouts, and a clicker (if applicable).

How much does it cost?  Sessions are $90 (initial session is 1-1.5 hrs, all subsequent sessions are 45 minutes).  Discounts are offered for multiple sessions and the following packages may be purchased:

• 4 sessions at $340 ($20 savings)

• 8 sessions at $640 ($80 savings)

• 12 sessions at $900 ($180 savings)

Payment is due at the end of the session by cash, check, or credit.

* packages must be used within a 6 month period from the time of purchase

How do you get started?  Make a plan to change your dog’s behavior by calling 202-629-2967 or email today!