Behavioral Training

All dogs are good dogs, some of them just need a little more help than others. Behavioral dogs are any dog that struggles with aggressive behaviors no matter what the cause. Each behavior dog needs to be addressed as an individual. Behavioral dogs are extremely important to me, and I will fight to preserve the quality of life for every single one of them.

Level 1

If your dog struggles with dogs and people but all you want to do is be able to take them on a walk, this program is for you. Your dog will walk calmly next to you on leash instead of lunging for every dog they see. You’ll be able to have guests come to the door without worrying that your dog will rush out and scare them. They’ll be able to greet and interact with adults, and jumping will be an absolute thing of the past.

Level 2

This package is for those who are tired of their dog’s behavior. Your dog will learn how to control themselves around other dogs and people. We aim to eliminate guarding behavior, so that your dog can be around other dogs and people safely. We will build up your dogs confidence, making them comfortable with adults. Your dog will be able to interact with other dogs safely on leash and wait to be introduced to new guests.

Level 3

The ultimate behavioral program. This program aims not just to help your dog’s issues, but eliminate them entirely, and we will work until we get there. At the end of this program, your dog should be able to be around people, on or off leash. They should be tolerant and accepting of other dogs, on or off leash. Guarding behavior will be a thing of the past, and fighting at the door or fence will be elininated. This program comes with unlimited follow-up sessions, so that if your dog’s behavior ever begins to slip again we can tidy it up with a session or two to keep the training strong.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Email me at Victoria@startyourjourneydogtraining.com

Prefer a phone call? Schedule a FREE consultation and we can chat either through video or over the phone!

  • We loved working with Victoria on training our working line 9 month old German shepherd, specifically on reactivity to other dogs and children. We’d been through several group classes and one-on-one training but none taught us how to properly utilize our prong collar or tailored lessons to our dog like Victoria did.

    Graham and Michelle Hawes

  • Victoria has been so great in helping us train the dog we recently rescued! We discovered the hard way that Rosie is reactive towards some dogs and Victoria has helped us work through that. Just five weeks has already made a HUGE difference. Victoria is also great at addressing questions and concerns in between training sessions. I highly recommend working with her!

    Ariel Munyer

  • So happy we found Victoria! In just a few sessions our 8mo old GSD has made tremendous strides with several problematic behaviors. Annoyance barking is at an end, she is calm around people and will greet politely if approached, and is becoming less reactive to strange dogs. We feel we are well on our way to having a dog we can take anywhere. Victoria explains and effectively demonstrates how to communicate the desired behaviors to your dog. Let Victoria guide you, do your homework and build a positive relationship with your dog.

    Gary Hawes

  • Victoria is incredible and training with her was worth every penny! She not only helped us learn how to address our pup's separation anxiety, but also helped us understand the dog psychology behind why it was happening to begin with. Victoria goes above and beyond just training your dog, she teaches you how to work alongside them in a way that strengthens your bond and allows for so much freedom. She's a fantastic teacher, trainer, and person!

    Ashley Santos

  • Victoria is very knowledgeable and confident! She is patient with us and our dog and we have learned a lot from her.

    Allison Box