Mellow Hound offers coached 1:1 training sessions designed to focus on your dog’s unique needs and current training goals. With tailored coaching and a focus on progressive training, Mellow Hound is here to support you and your dog on your training journey.

Reactivity on Walks: Many dogs struggle with seeing other dogs during walks, exhibiting unwanted behaviors such as lunging and barking. Our sessions will work on incremental exposure and giving your dog skills to overcome reactions to other canines and promoting calm behavior in these situations.

Caution Around New People: If your dog is anxious/fearful around visitors or new individuals, we provide strategies to help them feel more secure and comfortable, in social interactions, making greetings a positive experience.

Navigating New Environments: For dogs that experience fear or anxiety in various settings, we focus on gradual exposure and positive reinforcement to build their confidence and help them navigate the world more comfortably.

Addressing Behaviors Labeled as Aggressive: If your dog has exhibited behaviors such as growling, lunging or snapping we will work closely to understand the triggers and root causes to develop a clear plan to modify these behaviors effectively.

Cooperative Care and Handling: Teach your dog skills through training games to better maneuver grooming, veterinary visits, and handling in general with ease, reducing stress for both you and your dog.

Broader Life Skills: leash walking, crate training, place work to learn to settle in the home environment and environments outside of the home. Recall, leave it and drop it cues. Combatting jumping and mouthy behaviors.