Behavior Modification
Available across Bengaluru
We help dogs with reactivity, anxiety, and resource guarding by using positive reinforcement and trust-based training instead of punishment or quick fixes.
Pricing Guide
In-Home Diagnostic Consultation
Assessment & Diagnosis
- History Analysis: Comprehensive review of medical history, bite records, and daily routines to identify root causes.
- Trigger Identification: Safe observation to pinpoint specific stimuli causing reactivity like doorbells or other animals.
- Signal Reading: Training for owners to identify subtle stress indicators like whale eye, freezing, or lip licking.
Immediate Protocols
- Safety Configuration: Setup of home environment including baby gates or window films to prevent immediate incidents.
- Decompression: Implementation of cortisol detox routines involving specific sniffing games and rest periods.
- Crisis Handling: Techniques for emergency situations including U turns on walks and safe separation methods.
Deliverables
- Action Plan: Written roadmap summarizing diagnosis and proposed modification schedule.
- Tool Guide: Recommendations for safety standard gear like fitted Y harnesses and muzzles.
Full Behavior Modification Package
Core Modification
- Counter Conditioning: Systematic exposure to triggers with high value rewards to alter emotional responses.
- Coping Cues: Instruction on specific commands like Middle and Place for management in high stress environments.
- Defensive Handling: Coaching on loose leash walking and emergency maneuvers to prevent on leash reactivity.
Enrichment Framework
- Mental Outlets: Introduction to shredding activities, snuffle mats, and nose work games to provide behavioral outlets.
- Impulse Control: Exercises for managing excitement and frustration at doors or around food.
Mentorship & Support
- Remote Review: Analysis of homework videos and troubleshooting between scheduled visits.
- Adaptive Tracking: Weekly difficulty adjustments based on the dog's specific learning curve.
- Final Assessment: Graduation review to ensure the owner is confident in independent handling.
Virtual Behavioral Guidance
Remote Assessment
- Home Audit: Video walkthrough to identify environmental stressors and setup safe zones to reduce barking.
- Separation Protocols: Step by step plans for desensitizing departure cues and increasing alone time duration.
Owner Coaching
- Video Analysis: Frame by frame review of submitted training videos to correct timing and mechanics.
- Learning Theory: Education on behavioral psychology to understand fear versus dominance concepts.
- Resource Management: Instruction on trading games to manage item guarding without physical confrontation.
About Behavior Modification
Why I Get It
I’ve been there, feeling like every walk is a battle and nobody understands your dog's struggles. My own Zoey flipped my world upside down and taught me how much a dog’s behavior is about what’s happening inside, not just what you see on the outside. So, when you’re stuck and tired, I really do get it.
How I Work
It’s not about tricks or quick fixes. I build everything around trust. No harsh corrections or scary stuff - just positive reinforcement dog training. Dogs aren’t robots; I want yours to actually feel safe and choose better behaviors because they want to, not because they’re scared.
What We Tackle Together
- Canine reactivity solutions: Lunging, barking, or freaking out on walks? We’ll hunt down triggers and work through them.
- Dog anxiety management: Nervous pups who can’t handle new places or sounds get a plan for building confidence.
- Resource guarding strategies: If your dog’s turning into a dragon over toys or snacks, I’ll show you how to handle it without drama.
- All the messy stuff: Jumping, biting, crazy energy, shredded shoes, multi-dog drama - we sort it.
The Tools I Use
- Brain games and enrichment (snuffle mats, puzzles, ‘find it’ games) because a busy mind is a happy mind.
- Smart management tips for instant safety while we work toward long-term change.
- Building confidence with fun, easy wins so your dog feels like a real raaja beta.
Progress won’t be instant, but seeing your dog trust you more? That’s why I do this.
Meet your Expert
Zoella Dog Training
My Story
People always say my dogs are so chill now, but man, it wasn’t always like this. Zoey, my golden retriever, came into my life during lockdown and turned it upside down. She was wild, sensitive, sick sometimes, and honestly, I cried a lot. But that messy journey made me obsessed with understanding dogs. Ended up getting certified, started Zoella Dog Training, and now my dogs are pampered brats. I get it when pet parents struggle – been there! It’s all about patience, sticking with it, and finding that bond.
My Work
What we do - Puppy socialization classes, adult dog training, anxiety behaviour modification for dogs, obedience, nature hikes for dogs.
How we work - Training isn’t just sit-stay, it’s about trust. We use positive reinforcement dog training and focus on your bond.
Who we help - Any dog, any age, any breed. Never too late for real-life obedience training or to fix tricky behaviour.
Extra stuff - We teach vet visit calm, walk manners, and take dogs on nature hikes for mental health.