Behavior

Fairwayfox Dog Training

"Educating Owners to Create Smart Dogs"

Training for Behavior Modification
Is your dog showing signs of aggression?	Are you starting to see signs that your dog is in charge?
What is Behavior Modification? Behavior modification is taking an unwanted behavior and replacing it with a behavior that is acceptable or stopping an inappropriate behavior. Someone along the way said that a dog's only fault is that they die too soon. This makes sense since the dog's life span is much shorter than ours. However, if you speak to someone who is living with a dog with behavior problems I doubt that they would agree with that line of thought. Most owners have encountered behavioral problems with their dogs. These problems range from ones that are tolerable or perhaps even a little endearing to those that are so severe that the dog is relinquished to a shelter or euthanized. When dealing with negative or unwanted behaviors, we need to first investigate why those behaviors occur. Based on those findings, we need to initiate a plan that will help to change the unwanted behaviors into ones that are acceptable. Kim excels at getting the owner to understand how a dog thinks. It is essential for the owner to take the lead role in guiding the dog towards success. Getting rid of unwanted behaviors will require a program consisting of training, reshaping behaviors and finding methods that work for each dog and owner team. Kim works closely with the owner and dog to tailor a program that will provide the training skills necessary to change unwanted behaviors. When possible, Kim works in conjunction with other pet professionals, such as your veterinarian or groomer, to provide a comprehensive and complete program to promote change. The change should not be a temporary one, but a change that will last for the life of the dog.
Behavior Modification Consultation Programs and Prices: Behavior modification programs are taught in your home where most problem behaviors begin and where you and your dog spend most of your time. For those that need remote assistance phone consultations and e-mail consultations can be scheduled to resolve most behavior problems. In Home Lessons: Salisbury and areas close to Salisbury: lessons are $65 per hour or $250.00 for a package of 4 lessons. Ocean Pines, Berlin (along or close to the Rt 50 area), Snow Hill, Willards and West Ocean City: lessons are $70.00 per hour or $270.00 for a package of 4 lessons. Ocean City, South Point area, Fenwick and other close in beach areas: lessons are $72.00 per hour or $280.00 for a package of 4 lessons. Due to increasing gas prices, I have limited my range for in home lessons. If you live in an area that we do not service, please see the phone or e-mail consultation information below. Behavior consultations are scheduled Tuesday through Friday. The day of the lesson is based on your location. Weekend and evening appointments are not available. To schedule an appointment please e-mail fairwayfoxdogtraining@comcast.net or call 443-944-7522 and then click on the Registration page on the main menu to register. Phone and E-Mail Consultations for Behavior Problems: Phone and e-mail consultations are the perfect training tool for those that cannot come to Fairwayfox Dog Training or live outside of our lesson area. Both services are prepaid and scheduled by appointment. The price of a phone or e-mail consultation is $60.00 per call/e-mail session (maximum consult time is one hour per session). Phone and e-mail behavior consultations are scheduled Tuesday through Friday. These services are scheduled by appointment and must be prepaid. Weekend and evening appointments are not available. To schedule an appointment please e-mail fairwayfoxdogtraining@comcast.net or call 443-944-7522 and then click on the Registration page on the main menu to register.