Growling, lunging, snapping, or biting — addressed safely at the root.
Aggression puts your family, your community, and your dog at risk — and it rarely improves on its own. Whether it’s resource guarding, fear-based aggression, or leash aggression, we identify the underlying cause and build a structured plan to address it safely and effectively.
We start with a free evaluation to understand your dog and your goals. Then we build a structured day-train program — your dog trains with our team by day and comes home each night, and we teach you the same tools through in-home lessons so the results last for life.
Every program includes our 4-week guarantee and lifetime free group classes after graduation. Whether you’re in Sparks, Carson City, or anywhere in the Reno area, we’re here to help.
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Our flagship program for obedience, manners, and lifestyle access.
Learn MoreAn intensive program for reactive, fearful, or aggressive dogs.
Learn MoreIn the large majority of cases, yes. Most aggression we see in Reno is fear-based, resource guarding, or leash frustration — all of which respond to structured behavior modification. We start with a free evaluation to assess the root cause and whether the dog is a fit; if there is a medical component we coordinate with your vet.
Safety comes first. Dogs with a bite history may wear a muzzle during early sessions and around other dogs. Our attention-based system uses a remote collar as a communication tool, introduced at low levels and paired with rewards — never as punishment for aggression.
Most owners see a noticeable change in the dog’s threshold within the first two weeks of the Reactive Rehab program, with the biggest gains over the full four weeks. Serious cases sometimes need more time — our guarantee covers that at no extra charge.
No. Our Reactive Rehab program is a day-train: your dog trains with us by day, comes home each night, and we coach you at home so the dog learns the new rules in the environment where the aggression actually happens.
The assessment is different, but the method is the same: teach the dog a reliable, rewarding alternative to the aggressive response, then proof it around the specific trigger at a safe threshold. Both are covered in a free evaluation.
Book a free evaluation and we’ll show you exactly how we’d help with aggression.