Good Dog Behaviour Consulting
Specialized training for dogs with behaviour problems
Dog behaviour becomes a problem when it interferes with the well-being and happiness of both you and your dog. This isn’t just a case of not knowing a certain skill (which can be addressed with Group Classes), but a deeper issue that needs to be addressed with specialized training. At Dogs In The Park, we have over twenty five years of experience addressing a wide variety of behaviour problems.
Dog behaviour problems can include:
Separation anxiety
Aggression towards people or other dogs
Toilet training issues
Eating things that are not food
Space or toy guarding
Profound fears, such as thunderstorm phobia
You’ll be in great hands with our Good Dog Behaviour instructors, led by Founder and co-owner Sue Alexander. Sue holds three certifications and industry designations: the Certificate of Professional Dog Training (Knowledge And Skills Assessed), Certificate of Behaviour Consulting Canine (Knowledge Assessed), and Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant. She has helped over 3,500 dogs with behaviour problems over the course of her career, and believes that each dog is a Good Dog, no matter their issues.
What Is The Good Dog Program?
If you are a previous student with Good Dog, please read carefully as the course details have changed! We are now also offering the Good Dog Program in an online-only format.
Enrollment begins with a two-hour virtual intake appointment where we will complete a comprehensive assessment of your dog’s history, observe his behaviour, and build a personalized behaviour training plan.
You and your dog will progress through our training matrix with a combination of private lessons, group classes, and virtual classes. As you achieve certain milestones, you’ll begin to see measurable changes in your dog’s behaviour.
Good Dog Program
The Good Dog program is currently delivered as a combination of online and in person activities.
Fee: $649.99 for an 8-week enrollment
General enrollment includes:
Up to 5 private lessons within an 8-week enrollment
Virtual Intake Assessment (online; required)
Weekly on-leash Walking Class or Good Dog Class, as appropriate.
Weekly Skills Class (online only)
Weekly off-leash group Good Dog Walk (in-person only; if appropriate)
If you need to take time off, you can pause for up to 2 weeks.
Fill out the form below to get started.
Good Dog Online
The Good Dog Online does not include any in person activities.
Fee: $579.99 for an 8-week enrollment
Online enrollment includes:
Up to 5 virtual private lessons within an 8-week enrollment
Virtual Intake Assessment (online; required)
Weekly Good Dog Class (online)
Weekly Skills Class (online)
Fill out the form below to get started.
When the Good Dog Program is not what you need
From time to time, we cannot help you. When this happens, we want you to know that we have a plan to get you the help you need. In this uncommon event, we will refer you back to your veterinarian, or to a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist. We are proud of the relationships we have built within the veterinary community.
Enrollment
To enroll in the Good Dog program, please email john@dogsinthepark.ca or use the form below to tell us about your dog. Please include details about your dog and the behaviour problems you are experiencing, and any questions you might have; there’s no such thing as too much information or too many questions! We do not discuss what training solutions we will offer you until we have met your dog, but we are happy to discuss the program as much as you like via email. Following this, we will set up a tentative online intake appointment. Once you have paid for your program we will send you the intake questionnaire and then we will meet!
Please note that if you wish to speak with our behaviour consultant by phone, there is a fee due to the time involved. Please email to discuss this option.