Dog Training & Behavior Modification
The Urban Dawg - Companion Canine Services
We train dogs in a real home with a mixed pack, using positive reinforcement and natural learning instead of strict rules or cages.
Pricing Guide
Comprehensive Behavioral Assessment & Audit
Core Evaluation
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes of dedicated analysis time.
- History Analysis: Detailed review of medical history, past trauma, and current behavioral pain points.
- Trigger Identification: Direct observation of reactions to stimuli (leash, touch, noise) to establish stress thresholds.
Strategic Planning
- Management Plan: Immediate verbal and written guidelines on handling behavior before formal training begins.
- Lifestyle Audit: Review of nutrition, sleep patterns, and daily routines to identify stressors.
- Cortisol Control: Specific enrichment recommendations to lower stress levels immediately.
Puppy Socialization & Mentor Dog Sessions
The Mentor Pack Experience
- Social Learning: Controlled interaction with calm adult dogs (The Brat Pack) to teach greeting etiquette naturally.
- Environment Exposure: Acclimatization to different textures, stairs, and open grounds to build confidence.
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes depending on the puppy's stamina.
Training Mechanics
- Natural Rewards: Use of high-value treats like dehydrated meat or sardines for reinforcement (no synthetic biscuits).
- Handling Drills: Desensitization to human touch on paws, ears, and mouth to prepare for vet visits.
- Leash Introduction: Mechanics of long-leash walking versus short-leash restrictions.
Intensive Rehabilitation & Trauma Therapy
Advanced Behavior Modification
- Trigger Desensitization: Controlled exposure to fear-inducing stimuli at distances the dog can handle.
- Decompression Walks: Guided long-leash walks on quiet village trails to encourage sniffing and lower heart rates.
- Target Cases: Specifically designed for dogs with trauma history (rescues, lab-tested dogs) or severe reactivity.
Therapeutic Interventions
- Chew Therapy: Implementation of natural chews (bones/cartilage) to release endorphins and soothe the nervous system.
- Choice-Based Work: Activities aimed at empowering the dog to make decisions to build confidence.
- Owner Coaching: Hands-on instruction on reading canine body language and environment management.
About Dog Training & Behavior Modification
My Training Philosophy
I think of myself as a 'Kahu' – a guardian, not an owner. Dawgs aren't just pets here, they're family, and I let them be themselves. I don't do strict rules or intimidation. My style? Let the dog choose, whether it's food, a walk, or just chilling. It's all about trust and love.
How I Work With Dawgs
- Training happens naturally, in a chill space, where dogs can learn from each other. I let my grown-up dogs mentor the little ones, showing them how to greet, set boundaries, and just be part of the gang.
- I stick to positive reinforcement dog training – good behaviour gets tasty treats like shin or sardine bits. Every win is a happy moment.
- Walks are a big deal here. I use long leash walking, so the dogs get to sniff, explore, and catch up on all the 'news' outside. A good sniffari is pure joy for them.
- When stress hits (like after a thunderstorm), I don't just tell them to stop. I redirect with canine enrichment activities – treat hunts, chew sessions, or games to help them settle down.
Who I Help
- Puppy socialization program for little ones who missed out on litter time.
- Gentle support and stress relief for rescue dogs, especially those with tough pasts.
- Help for energetic dogs to channel their zoomies in a healthy way.
- I also guide pet parents, teaching you to read your dog's cues and handle long leashes with confidence.
Our Space
Located in the Bangalore suburbs, it's a real home, cage-free, with a mixed pack. Dawgs get indoor comfort and outdoor village trails for walks. It's a space for real connection, exploration, and just being a happy dog.
Meet your Expert
The Urban Dawg
11 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Out here, I’m not just a dog owner - I’m their Kahu. That’s Hawaiian for guardian, protector. My Brat Pack and me, we live with open fields, muddy tractor trails, and a whole lotta freedom. Alex and Darius, my boys, came from cages, now they run wild and happy. I work with the community too, helping street dogs get spayed and live better. Dawgs gotta be dawgs, that’s my vibe.
My Work
What I Offer - Canine behavior counselling, pet parent training, canine holistics, nutrition (yup, advanced raw-feeding), and homestay-style dog boarding.
Natural Dog Training - Dogs learn from dogs here. Training is organic, no fear, just calm pups showing the ropes.
Puppy Socialization Program - Pups meet gentle, wise dogs at my homestead. They learn the natural way, no forced stuff.
Holistic Dog Care - I look at the whole dog - mind, body, grub. Canine holistics and raw-feeding diets are my jam.
#TUDpawcation Boarding - No kennels, just open space. Dogs join the pack, hang out, run, play, chill. Home vibes all the way.
