Rescue Rehabilitation Program

Our Rescue Rehabilitation program is designed to give rescued dogs a fresh start by addressing the unique behavioral challenges they may face. Whether your dog is struggling with fear, anxiety, or aggression due to past trauma, our compassionate and experienced trainer will use a balanced training approach to help them heal and thrive. Through personalized, structured training, we work to rebuild your dog’s confidence, improve socialization skills, and create a foundation of trust and obedience. Our goal is to ensure that every rescue dog in our care is given the best chance at a happy, well-adjusted life in their forever home.

During our Board and Train program, your dog will stay safely in-home with our experienced trainer, providing a comfortable and familiar environment that feels like home. This personal approach helps reduce stress and anxiety, allowing your dog to relax and thrive while learning in a setting similar to their own. With constant supervision and care, your dog will experience the best of both training and home comforts.

Your dog's program will be fully customized to your goals and your dog's behaviors.

Many clients in our rescue rehab program work on:

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• Building Trust and Confidence

  • Positive Association with Humans: Gradual exposure to new people to develop trust and reduce fear.

  • Confidence-Building Exercises: Activities designed to help your dog feel more secure in various environments.

• Socialization Skills

  • Controlled Introductions: Gradual and supervised interactions with other dogs and people to improve social behavior.

  • Safe Exploration: Encouraging your dog to explore new places and experiences without anxiety.

• Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

  • Desensitization Techniques: Reducing fear responses to specific triggers, such as loud noises or sudden movements.

  • Counter-Conditioning: Replacing fearful reactions with calm, positive behaviors.

• Addressing Aggressive Tendencies

  • Trigger Management: Identifying and reducing aggressive responses to specific situations or stimuli.

  • Impulse Control Training: Teaching your dog to manage their reactions and respond to commands even in stressful situations.

• Basic Obedience and Manners

  • Sit, Stay, and Come Commands: Establishing a foundation of obedience for better behavior in various settings.

  • Leash Manners: Training your dog to walk calmly on a leash without pulling or reacting to distractions.

• Boundary Setting and Respect

  • Place Command: Teaching your dog to stay in a designated area, promoting calmness and reducing anxiety.

  • Threshold Training: Ensuring your dog waits politely at doors and entryways.

• Behavioral Redirection

  • Leave It and Drop It Commands: Teaching your dog to release or ignore items that might trigger unwanted behavior.

  • Redirecting Unwanted Behaviors: Guiding your dog toward positive behaviors in place of undesirable actions.

• Emotional Recovery

  • Comfort with Routine: Establishing a daily routine to provide structure and reduce anxiety.

  • Independence Training: Helping your dog feel secure when alone, reducing separation anxiety.

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This program focuses on rehabilitation, helping your rescue dog overcome their past and build a happier, more balanced future.

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