Reactive Dog Training, Done-For-You

Does your dog bark and lunge on walks? We can help you find a path to improvement. All of our training uses positive, dog-friendly methods your pup will love.

Our Jumpstart programs let you sit back and relax while your dog receives 1-on-1 lessons with our trainer, focused around leash reactivity.

Why you'll love our Jumpstart approach:

A certified trainer teaches your dog the new skills they’ll need. This means your dog learns quickly, enjoyably, and you skip the hassle of doing it yourself.
Your dog enjoys learning from an expert trainer, without the stress of leaving home or spending weeks away from you at board-and-train.
You’ll stay in-the-know via Transfer Sessions with you every other week, where you’ll learn how to use your dog’s new skills and how to apply them to everyday life.
No need to travel – we come to you and train in your dog’s everyday environment, which makes training easy and more likely to stick.
Bust your dog’s boredom – give your dog the gift of fun and enrichment through reward-based training during the day, even if you’re not around.

Want to be more hands-on in the training process?

We also offer Coaching Packages, where you’ll learn how to train your dog.

With Coaching, you’ll have weekly lessons with our trainer followed by practice recommendations. Plus, email access to our trainer for as much support as you need between sessions.

“Our rescue was reactive and [Mara] has helped us get to the point that we can walk our dog around the neighborhood without stressing out that she is going to lunge and bark… We highly recommend Mara.”

Ashley and James

Leash Reactivity Coaching Clients

How training works:

1. Free Intro Call

We welcome you to schedule a free 30-minute phone call with our trainer. Intro Calls are an opportunity to learn how we might help you and to explore which training package might best fit your needs.

2. Choose Your Training Package

We offer specially designed packages to best suit you and your dog. Learn more about package details below. Or, schedule an Intro Call so we can help you determine which package is the best fit. You can easily book Intro Calls and packages on our scheduling page.

3. Start Right Session

Once you’ve booked a package, we’ll kick things off with a Start Right Session. This get-to-know-you session lets us set goals and expectations, provide our assessment, and create your dog’s management, enrichment, and training plan.

4. Start Training!

From here, you’re ready to embark on your training journey! You and your dog will have regular sessions with our certified trainer, learning positive strategies to achieve your goals.

"We had decided to train our rescue dog with Mara and we had an amazing experience with her! ...She has helped us not only train our dog better but understand our dog and make progress for life."

Ashley and James

Leash Reactivity Coaching Clients

Leash Reactivity Packages

Leash Reactivity - Coaching

Are barking and lunging making you dread walks with your dog?

Learn proactive strategies which will guide your dog towards more focused walks and fewer outbursts. Meanwhile, your dog learns the foundations of how to encounter their triggers calmly and without commotion.

The result? Less stress for both ends of the leash!

Details & Pricing:

Jumpstart (We train for you):

8 Dog Training Sessions
2 Transfer Sessions
1 Follow-Up Session

Cost: $1210

Coaching (Learn to train your dog):

4 or 6 Coaching Sessions

Cost: $440 or $660

Leash Reactivity - Jumpstart

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of walking your reactive dog, and ready for a change?

Our trainer can take the reins to jumpstart your dog’s reactivity training.

We’ll do the hardest part – teaching your dog new skills for coping with their triggers – so you don’t have to.

How it works:

You’ll learn initial tips for quick relief from the stress of dog walks.

Meanwhile, your dog learns 1-on-1 with our trainer. They’ll have two private Jumpstart Sessions each week, right at home, to practice their listening skills around distractions.

We check in with you through Transfer Sessions, and we include Follow-Up Sessions afterwards for even more support.

What's Included:

Jumpstart:

Start Right Session
8 Dog Training Sessions
4 Field Trips
3 Transfer Sessions
2 Follow-Up Sessions

Cost: $2040

Coaching:

Start Right Session
8 Coaching Sessions

Cost: $1050

Rowdy Walkers Club

Group training walks designed for reactive dogs

After completing a Rowdy Walker foundations package, you are invited to join the Rowdy Walkers Club – a bi-weekly group dog walking event for reactive dogs only!

Rather than a formal class, these “club meetups” provide a relaxed training format where each handler uses the environment to train at their own pace. Our trainer is present to offer guidance throughout the walk and facilitate a successful training environment for all.

Meetups are a unique opportunity to hone you and your dog’s training skills around real distractions, so you can gain more confidence on walks out in the real world.

Practice your dog’s listening skills, meet other dog owners who “get it”, and keep your pup’s skills sharp.