Problem Behavior Examples:

• Basic Manners
• Excessive Jumping
• Fearful Dog- All fears
• Anxious Behavior
• Reactivity
• Aggression (though Amy recommends a Behavioral Veterinarian for aggression cases)
• Resource Guarding
• Counter Surfing
• Excessive barking
• and many more...

Things to Keep in Mind:

Behavior problems can take time for your dog to learn. Some problem behaviors come naturally to your dogs and others are learned. It will take time for your dog to understand your training. When dealing with fear and anxiety cases, we have to work at the dog's pace and not our own, which is difficult for owners to accept. Some complex problems may take weeks, months, or even years to get under control. Its important to know that the more a dog practices a behavior, the stronger it gets, so we need to understand how to prevent those problem behaviors from happening.

Many problem behaviors can be solved, but others, we may only be able to get to a manageable place. We may only be able to get the dog to a place of 80% better, then teach you how to manage the other 20%. In these cases, we teach you to recognize your dogs' triggers. Amy will educate you on your dog's specific body language, so its important to be prepared for that information. In-home training is a commitment as well as an investment into your dog's mental and physical health. 

Amy uses force-free and fear free methods ONLY. No Pain, no force, no fear, no pinch, no shock! With a thorough understanding of canine behaviour, canine learning theory, and good timing, those things are not necessary.

Private Lessons need to be done weekly to keep progression moving forward. 2-6 Lessons is a typical starting point for many behavior problems, but the more complex, the more time it will take. All Private Lessons need to be paid for in advance. You will fill out the form below, sign, and pay. Once you have paid for your class, Amy will contact you to schedule your training date and time. Please allow up to 48 hours for Amy to reach out once you have paid. 

In-Home Private Lessons Service Area:

Amy Dunlap, ABCDT currently serves Parts of North County San Diego, CA. Amy will travel a 10 mile radius of Escondido, CA. Anywhere outside the 10 mile radius is subject to extra gas and time charges. She will travel to San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Valley Center, Camp Pendleton, and Poway.  Please ask before signing up, so you are aware of the pricing.

Online Private Lessons:

Virtual private lessons are available anywhere in the United States, as long as you have internet. Our virtual lessons are done via Zoom. You will be sent a link for the Zoom class prior to your lesson. You only need to click the link and allow Camera and Microphone access on your phone or computer. We began Virtual lessons like this during the Covid-19 pandemic and are happy to report that we have had similar results to our in-person lessons. We use Dropbox for homework assignments and video sharing so we can discuss and observe the learning process as we go.

Cancelation Policy:

Cancelations must be done by phone, phone text, and/or voicemail within 2 hours of your scheduled visit. If you cancel after that, you will lose your FULL deposit for that session. Amy will allow some exceptions on a case-by-case-basis. No emails, social media messages, or hang up calls accepted for cancellations. There is an additional charge of $25 per extra 15 minutes past your scheduled appointment. We do require a consultation prior to signing up for lessons.