Teaching calmness to reactive dogs
In Person & Virtual Training Services
Calm and Confident Dog helps to address complex behavioral issues and teach calmness to reactive and aggressive dogs through implementing structure. We also help foster relationships between dogs and owners through improving communication and advocacy.
Our range of virtual and in person sessions provide foundational training and break down behavior in reactive dogs. In person sessions are hosted in Ridgewood, NY at city parks and our private training studio.
Depending on the needs of you and your dog, we offer both 1 hour sessions and full day trainings. Easier to address issues can often be resolved through a series of shorter sessions, while more complex behaviors may require full day trainings. At the end of each session, owners will be provided with the necessary tools to continue the work with their dog at home.
Please fill out our Initial Intake Form to help us determine a personalized plan for you and your dog.
Services
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1 hour sessions for those who prefer virtual guidance
$100/hr
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1 hour sessions that take place in Ridgewood NY, either at a city park or in our private training studio
$150/hr
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For dogs that have specific reactivity behaviors, a full day session can be helpful for understanding and beginning to break down those behaviors. At the end of the day, we will go over everything we worked on and implement a plan for you to continue working with your dog to address these issues.
$400/day
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After evaluating the needs of you and your dog and completing at least (1) in person session, we may refer you to group classes in the following areas of focus:
- Neutrality to environment and other dogs
- Recall
- Obedience
Meet the Trainer
Adj McColl
Petey
Adj McColl is a Ridgewood, NY based dog trainer with a lifelong passion and natural connection to animals. Prior to becoming a professional trainer, Adj has worn many hats, holding leadership and management positions in the construction, theater, and art communities.
6 years ago, Petey, a blind double merle Aussie rescue came into her life and changed everything. After two years of working with professional trainers to work through Petey’s aggression issues, Adj became personally invested in the field and began a four year study of dog behavior and nutrition. She has since completed a range of specialized training programs with Method K9 (Idaho), Packlife LA (California), Dogs Playing for Life (Florida), and Feed Real Institute where she completed her Professional Canine Nutrition Certification.
Outside of reactivity, Adj has ample experience working with dogs with disabilities including blindness, deafness, and limb amputation.
“Learning to move at Petey’s pace—which at times has felt glacially slow—and watching myself grow in the process has been monumental to my development as a trainer. Petey’s continued development and confidence is a constant source of inspiration for me to help other people understand, connect with, and advocate for their dogs.”
-Adj McColl
Calm and Confident Dog Training addresses complex behavior issues, teaching calmness to reactive and aggressive dogs through implementing structure and helping owners improve advocacy for their companion. Learn more about our full range of virtual and in person services here.
