Reactive and Aggressive Dog Training - Clermont, FL
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It’s not uncommon for dog owners to bring in their beloved pets in a muzzle. They’re coming to us looking for help with an animal who is aggressive and/or reactive. When a dog has these behavioral problems, they’re not only a great stressor to their owners, but they also can’t live their lives to the fullest.
No matter whether you have a new puppy in need of learning their basic commands or you have an adult dog who struggles with reactivity towards humans or other animals, our training methods are designed in such a way that all the dogs that come to us can have a positive experience with lasting results.
Experienced Dog Training & Long Term Success
All the trainers on our staff are equipped with training tools that allow them to approach every situation with knowledge and compassion. Bad behaviors such as chewing, separation anxiety, aggression, and excessive barking are difficult and do need to be corrected, but no good can be done without loving care for each individual dog.
Sit Means Sit is the local dog training program that will meet the needs of you and your dog on a personal level. For this reason, we offer a free consultation to anyone who wants it. Our heart is to improve the lives of as many dogs and owners as we can. We do this by providing a positive training experience to everyone who trusts us with their care.
It’s not uncommon for a dog’s behavior issues to be resolved through the Day Training program, but sometimes, we all need a little extra help. For more intense needs, the Board and Train program could be the best route. Our experienced trainers can help you determine which services your dog could benefit from.
A Look At Our Dog Aggression Boot Camp
For the most aggressive dogs, Aggression Boot Camp could be your only option. You can watch our dog trainer work with an aggressive German Shepherd through this day-by-day video series. But first, let us explain a bit more below on what we’ll ask your dog to focus on.
Milestone 1
The starting point is often the hardest because it not only means taking the dog out of their home environment, but it also means separating them from their family.
The beginning often consists private lessons because of the small, closed environment that can limit the stress from group interactions. One thing you’re likely to notice about our training process is that we always make sure the dog feels secure, and we do this for aggressive dogs by using a very loose leash, slow movement, and a collar as the main means of communication. We are building a relationship with your dog, and this is a crucial first step.
Milestone 2
Depending on the dog’s progress and current level of aggression, the muzzle might or might not have to stay on as we progress to the second milestone. During this time, we’ll be working on building up the concepts of eye contact and physical touch.
We also introduce basic obedience commands such as “place,” “heel,” and advanced “sit.” Adding in these commands gives your dog something to master which acts as a way to bolster their confidence while laying an excellent foundation for more training.
Milestone 3
Next up is off-leash training. The slow increase of demand on your dog is how we grow them into full obedience. This step involves adding distractions while still requiring correct behaviors. We are likely to bring other trainers and even dogs into the mix to show your dog what it’s like in the real world.
This also allows us to assess your dog’s progress and needs. At this point, it might be prudent to slow things back down, or it could provide us the confidence we need to kick the training up another notch. We don’t work on a strict schedule here, but tailor our training programs to meet the individual needs of our canine students.
Milestone 4
As we work up to the 4th milestone, you begin to see the progress that you had been hoping for. Working with the muzzle, we add plenty of distractions while maintaining the same expectations. This is likely to mean many people and other dogs working on their training programs while your dog isn’t allowed to participate in anything but their own.
Milestone 5
By the end of the initial training series, there is no muzzle, and there is no leash. All the techniques come into play to ensure that the training we’ve done with your pet will last in any environment. To continue that idea, we bring you, the owner, into the session to learn how to take control of your dog. As you take your dog home, we want to continue to work with you and your dog through our group class experience to help solidify their new behavior. We work as a team here and teach both dogs and their family to strengthen their bond for lifelong success.