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From hiding to happy. 

Uncover your semi-feral or skittish dog's joyful personality with simple learning & enrichment games. Deepen your connection & teach them that they're safe, so that they can become more confident in our human world.

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From hiding to happy. 

Uncover your semi-feral or skittish dog's joyful personality with simple learning & enrichment games. Deepen your connection & teach them that they're safe, so that they can become more confident in our human world.

Enroll

Sounds great, but...

 

  • You think your dog is way too fearful to benefit from a training course

  • You're discouraged because nothing you've tried seems to help

  • You're worried that you don't have enough time for a class

  • You think you're not tech-savvy enough to take an online course

  • You're not sure your dog will ever be happy... 

I've got you
I've got you

Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence

has helped many fearful dog guardians just like you make their dog's lives fuller & happier... even when they didn't think it was possible. 

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Kelly is far-and-away the best, most knowledgeable & compassionate trainer I have ever met. 

Training is fun for me & my dog, exercises are well-organized & tailored to our abilities and goals. My hopeless fantasies of Turnip acting like a "normal" dog are becoming reality & I cannot thank Kelly enough.

Turnip's mom

Kelly's thoughtful, kind, respectful and creative approach to training has literally saved my dog’s life.

She now wags her tail & happily follows me outside to potty. I have learned so much from the training sessions, videos and individual feedback.

Skye's mom

This course helped me learn more about (& feel closer to) my very fearful foster dog, Fred.

It has helped me see what he needs from me, & I have learned techniques that I will continue to build on. I have seen some progress that gives me hope that Fred can be a happier & more trusting dog. There's so much useful information in the course, plus the opportunity to get feedback on your own training (either by submitting video clips or via zoom sessions) – there's a lot of value here! I highly recommend the course.

Fred's mom

Following the lessons lessened both my stress as well as hers.

I am so grateful I found Kelly and Dogkind within the first month of getting my rescue schnoodle Miss Cookie, who is afraid of everything. Despite being a lifelong dog owner who has evaluated & trained rescued dogs, I realized I needed help to address her specific fears.  Kelly is an excellent coach & was available between weekly meetings. She is generous with her time & goes above & beyond for all the clients taking the course.

Cookie's mom

Since the start of the course Pocket is a lot more comfortable with me sitting with him, I can now feed him treats...

I had been making slow and steady progress to in helping fosterling Pocket to open up. But when it is such a glacial pace of progress it had been hard going sometimes, sometimes doubting myself, sometimes thinking we were going backwards for unknown reasons. On finding DogKind and the Fearful and Anxious Dogs course it was firstly great to know we were not alone. The course helped me to relook at how safe Pocket felt, and Kelly helped me to improve his safe space. I am really happy and surprised with the progress we made.

Pocket's mom

Kelly is a great teacher & trainer. She really takes the time to get to know each dog...

and their owner so she can help them through their individual issues, as well as teaching about fearful issues in general. She has such a great amount of knowledge and happily shares it with everyone. Not only in this class, but also in all the free blogs that she has available. I can't recommend her enough!

Winnie's mom

With Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence, a happier, more confident dog is as simple as 1, 2, 3

#1

Deepen your understanding of your dog. Dig into the details of what scares them, what helps them feel safe, what lights them up.

#2

Foster a sense of safety & joy with a cozy & enriched safe space.  Enjoy seeing your dog fully relax- & maybe even play.

#3

Build confidence & coping skills using simple & fun positive reinforcement games. Focus on basic skills like eating & moving.

Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence is right for you if: 

  • Your dog spends a lot of time hiding or hunkered down in one spot in your home

  • You've tried to reassure & comfort your dog, but they're not making much progress

  • You'd like your dog to learn how to "be a dog" & enjoy enrichment & play 
  • You're confused by conflicting advice you find online
  • You just want your scared dog to be happy. 

Then you're in the right place. 

 I've been where you are with my own fearful dogs, so I understand how difficult it is not knowing how to help them. Luckily, there a way forward. Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence will give you the tools and support you need to understand your dog, strengthen your bond, bring out their spark, & build their confidence so they can live their best life. 
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By the end of this course, you will have...

 

Learned how to speak your dog's language

You won't just learn general dog body language in this course- you'll practice & get guidance on listening to your own dog.

A dog who feels more secure 

at home & during day-to-day life. Is your dog scared of noises? Of moving around the house? You'll find solutions personalized to you & your dog.

More ways to bring joy into your dog's life

with easy enrichment & confidence-building games tailored to extremely fearful pups. 

A deeper connection with your dog

as you learn why your pup behaves the way they do, what they need, & how to turn 1-sided interactions with them into 2-sided conversations.

Simple, fun learning games 

that develop critical skills your very sensitive dog needs to navigate the human world happily. We'll practice together so you can get personalized adjustments for your dog.

Plans for happier vet visits, visitors, & future training

Develop a personalized plan for necessities like vet care, & create a big-picture training plan that will help you reach your goals.

Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence

is open for enrollment for a limited time. 

One payment of

$327

(or 2 installments of $180, or 3 installments of $125)

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What's inside Fearful & Anxious Dogs:  Building Trust & Confidence

Understanding your dog

Your dog is "talking" to you all the time. But if you don't speak their language, you'll continue to struggle to make progress. I'll teach you what to look for when "listening" to your dog, & how to respond so that they feel safer. This helps strengthen trust between you & makes it easier for them to grow more confident.

Module 1 Highlights:

  • Learn what your dog's eyes, ears, body & tail are telling you
  • Learn what other behaviors communicate fear or anxiety
  • Do some guided practice observing your own dog
  • Get individualized feedback on your dog's body language

Safety, relaxation, & enrichment

Is your dog anxious when you move around this house? Do they startle at routine sounds? Are they afraid of everyday activities like going out to eliminate? I'll teach you how to help your dog feel safer & happier, day-to-day.

Module 2 Highlights:

  • Create a safe haven for your dog at home, & a "mobile" safe space for when you're away from home
  • Take the stress out of daily activities
  • Learn if you're inadvertently adding to your dog's anxiety, & how to instead help them feel more secure
  • Add more fun & enrichment to your dog's life

Foundation skills & food motivation

Do you worry that you can't teach your dog new things because they're often too anxious to eat treats? In this module we'll cover how dogs learn & why they do what they do, how to teach your dog to enjoy treats more consistently (an important skill in its own right!), & we'll start training some foundation skills.

Module 3 Highlights:

  • How does your dog learn?
  • Why does your dog do some behaviors sometimes, but not at other times?
  • How can you increase your dog's food motivation?
  • How can you make training fun & engaging? 

Confidence-building games

Learn & practice some simple & fun confidence-building training games with your dog. I'll teach you how to personalize each game for your own dog's needs.

Module 4 Highlights

  • Teach your dog to eat reliably in different contexts
  • Teach your dog to move around & explore more happily in a variety of locations
  • Build attention, & comfort with eye contact
  • Learn how to teach your dog to move with you (helpful for going on walks together).

Planning for the vet, visitors, & more

No matter what challenges your dog faces, they will need to go to the vet & tolerate visitors to your home. And you likely have other goals for your fearful dog- maybe going for walks, trips in the car, or being cared for by a pet sitter. In this last module, I'll help you come up with plans to reach these goals.

Module 5 Highlights

  • Make a plan for getting veterinary care for your dog, including how to find a vet who will work with you.
  • Having people over for dinner? You'll make a plan to help your dog cope.
  • Make a personalized list of priority behaviors to train to meet your goals with your dog. 

Enroll today, & get these extra bonuses (Free with enrollment!):

6 weeks of live Q&A

In weekly live Zoom sessions, we'll discuss the lessons, troubleshoot any training issues you've encountered, go over videos of your dog together, & more.

Private student chat forum

Connect with others caring for fearful dogs, & celebrate successes in your exclusive student forum. Get you questions answered by me 5 days per week- normally only available to private training clients!

Foolproof Food Motivation

BONUS LESSON: Learn the top reasons why your dog might not eat consistently, and how to troubleshoot. Video lesson & pdf supporting documents.

Lifetime access to your course materials

You'll have access to all of the materials for the lifetime of the course- AND, you'll automatically get updated to latest version of the course every time I make improvements!

Nail Board Targeting

BONUS LESSON: Teach your dog to touch a nail board (or other items like crates, mats, & more) with their paws or nose.  Great for dogs who don't like their paws touched or nails clipped.

About Anti-anxiety Medications

BONUS LESSON: Learn when you should consider asking about behavioral medication, who to ask, & common myths & misconceptions.

Student discount on 1-on-1 consults 

Need a little more support with the course lessons, or maybe with a particular issue not addressed in the course?  Use your student discount to get $50 off of a 1-hour private consult with me.

Watch, listen on-the-go, or read with multi-media access

Get your lessons in video, audio, or written worksheet format- however you learn best!

Inside Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence, you get:

  • 5 training modules

that will take you from understanding what your dog is telling you and how they learn, to the practical implementation of enrichment & training plans.

  • Step-by-step implementation plans 

in video lessons with pdf instructions, to guide you every step of the way. From how to observe your dog's body language, to how to choose a training step to practice, you'll have the support you need to help your dog thrive.

  • Live Q&A & personalized feedback

weekly, so that aren't left feeling stuck or like you're falling behind. Have a question? Ask me live or via email, community post, or text. Stuck in your training? We'll look at what you're doing together & find a solution that works for you.

  • A supportive community forum

so you can share your successes, & get suggestions & moral support when you're having a bad day. Having a fearful dog can be isolating, but inside the community you'll see you're not alone.

Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence

is open for a limited time, with limited enrollment.

One Payment Of

$327

(or 2 installments of $180, or 3 installments of $125)

I am ready!

You're backed by a risk-free 1-week guarantee

 

If you purchase the course, complete the first module, and then feel it isn't a good fit for you, no problem. Just let me know, & I'll give you a full refund.

Questions students have asked:

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Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence 

is open for a limited time, with limited enrollment.

One Payment Of

$327

(or 2 installments of $180, or 3 installments of $125)

I am ready!

Still not sure?

 

You should give Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence a 7-day risk-free shot if one of these applies to you:

You've tried DIY dog training, but you're stuck.

There is a lot of free dog training advice online. Some of it is good, some is terrible. But all of it lacks the clear framework & guidance you'll get in this course.

You're confused by conflicting training advice.

All of the course materials & training support you'll receive is consistent with behavior science & a force-free training ethic. It also all has a proven track record of success. 

You want to create or repair trust with your dog.

It's so easy to break trust with very fearful dogs, just by doing "normal" human things. You'll learn how to establish & grow your dog's trust in you, so that you can work & play better together.

Still on the fence? Have more questions?

I'm here to chat. You can schedule a Zoom call with me, or shoot me an email, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. 

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About me

Helping fearful dogs build confidence is a topic near and dear to my heart.

I've been working with fearful dogs for almost 15 years, but when I brought home my little Pancake, a terrified, anti-social, untouchable dog, I decided to focus my work on these special, difficult, but very rewarding pups. 

My little dog was scared of everything, & had zero interest in interacting with me. He wouldn't even eat treats if I was in the room with him.

With time, patience, love, & a lot of careful training, Pancake is now a happy, cuddly little guy who hikes with his doggy sister every day. 

There's no quick fix for fear, & even when you are trying your very best, you'll have good days & bad with your pup. But I promise, there is nothing that fills your heart up more than seeing your previously terrified dog start to find joy in life, with your help.

You can read more about me & my education and qualifications here. 

Fearful & Anxious Dogs: Building Trust & Confidence 

is open for a limited time, with limited enrollment.

One Payment Of

$327

(or 2 installments of $180, or 3 installments of $125)

I am ready!