Big Feelings, Met With Compassion

Behavior Modification

Help for pups experiencing fearful, reactive, or big feelings — with kind, science-backed methods that are never physically or psychologically intimidating.

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Dog working through a behavior modification plan

How It Works

Personalized plans for your dog's unique needs

At Focused Fido we personalize our behavior plans to meet the unique goals of each dog and their family. All training clients start with an initial lesson — in person or virtual — where we gather the information we need to curate a training plan and determine the best package of sessions for your family.

Some dogs, for whatever reason — environmental or genetic — can be prone to deep-rooted struggles. Undesired behavior can be worrisome, even embarrassing, and in some cases dangerous. It can stem from many things, but the most important part is learning how to help them.

Held in your home or wherever the behavior is happening
Reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, barking, and apartment-living challenges
A judgment-free approach for both ends of the leash

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Pricing

Behavior modification packages

Ask us about bundling! We offer additional discounts for custom training plans.

Behavior Modification Private Lessons

60-minute sessions · in your home

Single session $145
Package of 4 $600
Package of 6 $852
Package of 8 $1,120
Package of 10 $1,350

Packages bring per-session rates as low as $135.

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½-Hour Meet-Up Lessons

30-minute sessions · rotating locations

Single session $65
Package of 4 $240
Package of 6 $360
Package of 8 $480

Meet-up locations are on a rotational schedule — inquire about your area.

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Good To Know

Behavior modification FAQs

Where does training take place?

Our private lessons are held in the comfort of your home — or wherever the behavior is happening (for example: the park, your neighborhood, or public places).

Do I need any training tools for my lesson?

A 4–6 ft non-retractable leash
50–100 pea-sized treats — a mix of mid-value treats and high-value foods like cheese or chicken works great for initial lessons
Either a flat collar or a harness with a front attachment
A hip pouch for treats is handy, but not required

My dog is barking at other dogs and people — can you help?

Yes. Some dogs, be it environmental or genetic, can be prone to deep-rooted struggles. Undesired behavior can be worrisome and even embarrassing for the parent, visitors, and of course the dog. In some cases it can be dangerous or contribute to unhealthy development.