Stop Guessing & Start Understanding: Why Your Dog Needs a Behavior Assessment

If you’re struggling with your dog’s behavior challenges, you’re not alone. But trying to fix these issues without a Behavior Assessment is like a doctor prescribing treatment without an exam- it’s just guesswork! 🩺

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At Modern Dog, we believe in understanding your pup, not just managing their behavior on the surface. A Behavior Assessment gives us the full picture of your dog’s history, triggers, and unique needs so we can build a training plan that actually works.

What’s Included in a Behavior Assessment?

Our assessments dive deep into:
✅ Your Dog’s History - Where they came from, early experiences, and daily life
✅ Behavior Triggers & Sensitivities - Identifying reactivity, resource guarding, and other challenges
✅ Health Factors - Medical or dietary concerns that may impact behavior
✅ Family & Environment - How your dog interacts with you, guests, and their surroundings

Why It’s So Important

With this knowledge, we create a personalized training plan that includes:
✔️ Immediate action steps to address key concerns
✔️ A risk assessment and prognosis to set realistic goals
✔️ Resources like enrichment ideas, equipment recommendations, and training tips

Instead of frustration and trial-and-error, you’ll gain clarity and confidence in helping your dog thrive!

Ready for Real Answers?

Stop guessing and start making progress! Fill out a contact form to schedule your Behavior Assessment for our Private Training Program today. 📩

Introducing Our Exciting NEW 5-Week Obedience Class!

Are you ready to build a stronger bond with your dog while mastering essential obedience skills? We are thrilled to announce our brand-new 5-week Obedience Class—a fun, engaging, and practical experience designed for pups over 6 months! This class is all about building a solid foundation of skills while keeping both you and your dog excited and engaged.

What to Expect:

Each week builds on the last, reinforcing essential commands like recall, sit, stay, and leash walking. But it doesn’t stop there! We keep things exciting by adding fun tricks and interactive games to keep your pup engaged and eager to learn.

By the end of the course, you and your dog will be ready for real-world situations, and you’ll get to show off everything you’ve learned in our final Trick Show & Tell! You’ll also earn a certificate of completion to celebrate your progress.

Topics Covered:

  • Leash Lock & Clicker Training

  • Name Recognition

  • Basic & Advanced Leash Skills

  • Sit, Stay, and Down

  • Recall and Touch

  • Place Command

  • Fun Tricks!

We’ll also work on expanding and proofing these cues using Duration, Distance, and Distraction—making sure your dog can perform them no matter the environment.

Ready to Join?

To participate, simply pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Classes run for five consecutive weeks, giving you and your dog a structured, consistent schedule to learn and grow.

This is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your connection with your dog while having fun together. Don't miss out!

Let’s get started on the path to a well-trained, happy pup!