Help! My dog…
...is a new puppy or rescue.
Is your dog struggling in group classes or are you overwhelmed by conflicting online advice? Bark to Basics offers private Foundations and Obedience lessons to address your dog's specific needs.
These sessions cover essential skills, including puppy training, reliable recall, loose-leash walking, and building confidence for alone time.
When it comes to training your puppy there is no one size fits all, but a phone consult or single private lesson is a great start. Either way, the goal is to set you and your dog up for success.
...has me worried.
Does your dog lunge and bark at the end of the leash when they see dogs, people, scooters etc?
Have you tried distracting and pulling them away but it gets worse?
Has your dog displayed aggression towards people you know, strangers, or other dogs?
Does your dog guard things from you in the home and outside?
Is your dog obsessed with birds and squirrels and regularly takes off to chase them?
Behaviour Modification private lessons are ideal for learning to reduce and manage: leash reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and prey drive.
...can't be left alone.
Does your dog exhibit any of the following behaviors when left alone? Barking, whining, or howling? Restless pacing or panting? Destructive chewing or eliminating even though they are fully housetrained?
If your dog displays these signs of distress when you're away, they could be suffering from separation anxiety. This condition, a fear or phobia of being left alone, can be effectively addressed through a training method called systematic desensitization.
Ready to start training?
I'm not sure...
Are you unsure of what you might need, or just have a question you need guidance on?
Book in a phone consult for expert advice to get started.
30mins: $60+HST
Absolutely!
Both in-person* and virtual private lessons are available. Covering behaviour modification, foundations and obedience
1 hour: $125+HST
3 hours: $350+HST
5 hours: $590+HST
If more lessons are required a package can be designed for your specific needs including in-person, virtual and written training plans.
*currently servicing the city of TorontoSeparation Anxiety
As a CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer), I know firsthand how complex and challenging separation anxiety can feel.
My goal is to guide you through the process of regaining your freedom and improving your dog's quality of life
The first step on this path is a free 30min phone call to rule out any non-separation anxiety issues, and make sure we’re a good fit.