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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Laurie Wagner
"The Dog Whisperer of The South Shore"

Behavior Modification and Social Issues Program
Option 1: traditional leash & collar training $375
Option 2: remote collar training for reliable off leash obedience $599 (includes remote collar)

To request training, please fill out the training application and email it to PPS.

The program consists of four, one-on-one, hour-long sessions to be scheduled Mon-Thurs 2-5:30pm and/or Saturdays 9am-4:30pm. Unlimited Socialization after training included.

House Calls can be scheduled, Mon-Thurs 2-5pm only. A $25 minimum travel fee is incurred in addition to the cost of the training program.

Professional Pet Services has had tremendous success with dogs that have "Failed" other obedience classes-(especially the so-called "postive" treat training) & dogs that have social issues-dog aggression or fear. We will work on their focus & response time before we move on to the inter-dog issues.

The typical Behavior Modification Program is as follows (adjusted to meet the specific needs of  you and your dog):

Session 1

Your dog will learn to walk nicely on leash in "follower mode"- plug in with you, so he/she is focused on YOU, the leader, not the environment or any of his/her triggers (dogs, people, squirrels, etc). By the end of Session 1, your dog will be walking calmly next to the trainer's dog.

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Session 2

Your dog will walk in a calm pack of dogs out at a quiet location. Your dog will be allowed to sniff/interact with the other dogs in the pack when he/she is calm. All dogs, including yours, will go in DOWN/STAY after the walk.

Session 3

Your dog will walk in an excitable pack of dogs out at a quiet location. Your dog will be allowed more interaction with dogs. All dogs will go in DOWN/STAY after the walk.

Session 4

Your dog will participate in a PACK WALK in an excitable pack of dogs out at a busy location with other random dogs walking by. All commands will be done in presence of the other dogs, and off leash depending on you and your dog's progress.

 

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PPS Services

Obedience Training & Socialization

Puppy Class and Socialization

Pack Walking/Social Hour

Dog Walking

Pet Sitting

Boarding

Intensive Behavior Modification

 

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Training Application

right click on the application, select save as to save it to your computer, complete the form, and email it to professionalpetservices@verizon.net

Millie

I can't thank Laurie enough for helping me with Millie. I adopted her from a rescue group and she'd never been socialized. Millie was so afraid to go outside that I had to carry her out and she would just plant on the walks. After a few training sessions with Laurie she was walking on a leash and starting to enjoy the outdoors. The work Laurie has done with Millie is remarkable. I get a little emotional just thinking about how far she's come. She's finally going to have a good life. Thank you so much Laurie -- Eileen Robinson

Scooby

Scooby was almost 3 1/2 when I called on Laurie for help. See Scooby was the king of his domain and he knew it.  It was extremely hard to control him and very rarely did he listen when you said any commands. He was impossible to walk, even knocking me down & sending me to the hospital once. He had never been socialized with other dogs and was taken away from his brothers and sisters at a crucial interaction period in his life, therefore was very dog-aggressive. He also had a BIG issue being off leash, like he would just bolt and I would have to follow him around the neighborhood until he got tired enough that I could catch him. It was ridiculous. Now, about 6-8 weeks after having Laurie come into my house and take control of not only Scooby, but myself as well, it is like having a completely different dog. I take him for walks with my sister and her 2 dogs, which I never thought could happen; let alone so soon. Just the other day I met Laurie up at Bay Farm and went walking with her and her pack of dogs. She thought Scooby was ready to be off leash. Scooby stayed with the pack and if he got to far away we called him and he came (he actually listened!). It was the most amazing sight I could've seen. He was off leash for the entire walk and every couple of minutes he made sure to come back and check in with me and Laurie. It was great. I can't explain the feeling you have when you see your dog acting like a dog and hanging out with other dogs. For 3 1/2 years I've had to run when I saw another dog come, now we keep on walking by and if the other dog(s) seem stable enough I will even let him go up and say "Hello".  If there is any question whether you should ask for Laurie's help, don't.  She is truely amazing and so friendly.  She has no problem helping train you or your dog. Jodi Emanuello, Plymouth, client since 1/08

Honey

Thanks to Laurie, our little puppy Honey is a well behaved, mild mannered, completely adorable addition to our family. As a first time dog owner I was in the dark about how to help Honey become a real member of the family. We adopted her from a shelter and she was so timid she wouldn't walk down the street- and when she heard or saw another dog, forget about it! But with Laurie's amazing training, after the first session she was a different dog. So we are now a complete family! -- Lisa Gallagher

Lucy Lou &Tippy Toes

Laurie helped me immensely in just two training sessions with my two terriers.  We had some major issues with walking and car rides. My dogs would FREAK out any time they saw another person or dog. After the first session, they were like new dogs. Both the walks & the car rides have improved tremendously. I highly recommend her to anyone. If she can fix my terrors, she can fix anyone's! Leila Nelson

Chace

2 y/o chocolate lab  - Before Laurie, Chace was always full of energy but walking him, even though I wanted to, was impossible. He pulled uncontrollably, and forget it when another dog came into sight. He would jump, bark, lunge, and growl and I could barely hold him, nevermind the fact I was scared of what he would do.. it was embarrassing. I would have to turn around and walk the other direction to avoid this situation. Even just after the first session, I saw a positive change in Chace. She had control over him on leash, and taught me how to as well..and of course remembering to breathe. Chace was soon walking by other dogs and simply looking and walking away. And by the second session, he was walking in a pack of 5 other dogs. Chace improved every lesson, and before I knew it, Laurie had Chace walking around/playing off leash with 12 other dogs. I could not believe it.. and I never thought I would have had this much success if you had asked me in the beginning. But Laurie was awesome, and absolutely worth it!!! I would refer her to anyone!! Samantha, client since 8/09

 

               

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