Hamden Dog Training
Want to enjoy walks again?
Want your dog to walk down the street calmly? Have you struggled to stop your dog from pulling, stalling, lunging, or zig-zagging on your daily walks? Want to walk past that house with the barking dogs? How about going hiking on the pet trail together? Have you dreamed about enjoying a leisurely walk with a dog that paces alongside you and sits politely when you stop?​ Ready to stop worrying about passing bicyclists, runners, or kids on scooters?​ Or perhaps you were hoping for a running buddy, but your dog makes exercising even more challenging. No matter the case, we can get you there.
You’ve watched dozens of YouTube videos. You’ve tried all the harnesses and collars your dog-loving friends have recommended. You’ve offered your dog the best treats to distract them from that dog (or person, bike, or kid on a scooter) on the other side of the street.
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Nothing has worked.
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Your dog is a honeybun at home, but others only see a barking, lunging maniac on your walks.
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You’re tired of the looks and comments from passersby. Walking your dog at 10pm to avoid all your dog’s triggers is wearing you out.
We’re experts on dog reactivity, and it’s our favorite behavior to work with. We’ve lived with, loved, and worked with reactive dogs all over New Haven.
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There’s no need to send your dog away to a “board and train” facility that locks them into a kennel and uses a shock collar to frighten your dog into submission. Instead, we’ll teach real-world skills right in your home and neighborhood so your dog is practicing where all the problems are… And they’re waiting for you, content and worn out, when your workday ends.
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This is why we offer day training for dog-reactive dogs. We have the expertise and hands-on skills to install new behaviors quickly so that you can see results. We’ll transfer those skills to you so you can finally enjoy a relaxing walk with your dog!
The Urban Scholar
A six week reactivity reduction program
Do you have a dog who barks and lunges at people, dogs, bicyclists, scooters, cars, runners on walks? Let us graduate your dog from stressed out to scholar!*
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Initial consult (60 minutes): we meet your dog, get a complete history of their behavior, and set goals for training and transformation.
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13 hands-on sessions: we do the work with your dog right in your neighborhood… Then transfer newly learned skills to you!
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Post-completion email check-in
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Gentle Leader or Freedom Harness
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Investment: $4,500
(payment plans available)
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*We must be able to safely enter your home and work with your dog. This program is NOT appropriate for dogs who are fearful of or aggressive toward guests coming into your house.
