Private Dog Training and Behaviour Modification for Dogs with Challenging Behaviours.
Training & Support for Anxious, Reactive & Fearful Dogs in Toronto, Mississauga, Prince Edward County & Virtual
What is Behaviour Modification?
Behaviour Modification: Helping Your Dog Feel Better.
Some dogs don’t need to learn what to do. They need help feeling okay enough to do it. Lunging on leash, panicking when left alone, guarding food, or trembling at the vet aren’t signs of a stubborn dog. They’re signs of a dog who’s worried, overwhelmed, or afraid. Behaviour modification helps change how your dog feels, so the behaviour can change too.
Obedience training teaches skills like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Behaviour modification looks at the emotion underneath, asking not just what should my dog do instead? but how does my dog feel right now, and how can we help? A dog can know a perfect “sit” and still be too overwhelmed to offer it when it matters. That’s where this work begins.
Every program starts with a consultation and is built around your dog, using gentle, Fear Free methods and steady support for you along the way.
Why Chose Fearless Tails?
Whether your dog needs help with everyday manners or more complex behavioural challenges, our certified trainers will create a customised plan that respects your dog’s wellbeing and fits your lifestyle.
Customized Training
Training tailored to your lifestyle and dog’s individual needs, arming you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference with your dog.
Multi-Certified Professional Trainers
Our trainers are professional certified trainers “I’ve had dogs all my life” is not a credential. Our team is proud to hold certifications recognzied by the Canadian and American veterinary behaviour associations on what to look for when evaluating a trainer’s education & credentials.
Support in Your Pocket
Direct access to a professional trainer for the duration of your program via email.
Humane, Positive Reinforcement Methods
Effective training with your dog’s emotional and physical well-being in mind
What to expect in a behaviour modification program
- It starts with understanding. A consultation to learn your dog’s history, health, triggers, and the moments that feel hardest.
- A plan built around your dog. Clear, realistic goals, at a pace your dog can handle.
- Safety and management first. Small changes at home and on walks to ease daily stress, often with quick relief.
- Gentle, science-based methods. Fear Free, always. Fear can’t be trained out with more fear. We don’t use pain, intimidation, prong or shock equipment.
- Progress that’s real, not rushed. Some weeks bring big leaps, others feel quieter. We’ll help you see the wins.
- Support for you, too. Coaching, body language skills, and tools to keep going between sessions.
- Collaboration when it’s needed. We work alongside your veterinarian, as part of your dog’s whole wellbeing.
The goal isn’t a “fixed” dog. It’s a dog who feels more at ease so they can choose more desirable behaviours, and a guardian who feels ready to support them.
Our Packages
We offer two packages options, with pricing based on location.
Starter Package
Perfect for: Minor behaviour concerns or trying out our approach.
- A 90 minute virtual consultation & assessment. The virtual format allows to cover an extensive amount of information and to have a focused discussion that isn’t always possible when the dogs are around.
- A transcript and recording of your consultation.
- Immediate management strategies to prevent the rehearsal of the unwanted behaviour(s).
- A written behaviour report, delivered within 4 business days of your consultation.
- 1 x 45 minute follow-up session – pairing every consultation with a single hands-on session gives you a starting point for the initial stages of the plan.
- No discounts for additional sessions (purchase in single or multi packs).
If you require a payment plan, a 65% payment can be made. Contact us via the inquiry form at the top of this page.
Comprehensive Package
Recommended for persistent behaviour challenges requiring ongoing support such as reactivity to other dogs, or triggers in or outside the home, resource guarding, conflicts between dogs in the same home, fearful or stressful vet/groomer scenarios.
- A 90 minute virtual consultation & assessment. The virtual format allows to cover an extensive amount of information and to have a focused discussion that isn’t always possible when the dogs are around.
- A transcript and recording of your consultation.
- A written behaviour report, delivered within 4 business days of your consultation, including immediate management strategies to prevent the rehearsal of the unwanted behaviour(s).
- Summary consultation report for your veterinarian upon request.
- 5 x 45 minute follow-up sessions (location is service area/dependent). A practice guide is provided after every session.
- Weekly follow up coaching – for troubleshooting, fine tuning, includes video feedback on your practice between sessions.
- Life time access to our training library to support your training progress – video tutorials, handouts, checklists, trackers.
- Bonus Recall and Enrichment Mini Courses.
- A personalized roadmap for life after the program.
- A graduation check-in call 2–4 weeks after your final session.
- Add on sessions are available at a discounted rate once this package has been completed.
Pay in full or contact us to split arrange 3 equal payments over 5 weeks. The first payment is due 48 hours prior to your consultation. See Payment Plans in the FAQ below.
In Home Training Sessions
Available in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington,
Quinte, Prince Edward County, Napanee & Kingston.
Starter Package
In Home- 1 x 90 minute consultation (virtual) + behaviour report.
- 1 x 45 minute starter session at your home & follow up notes.
- If you require a payment plan, a 65% payment can be made. Contact us via the inquiry form at the top of this page.
- See above for full package details.
Comprehensive Package
In Home- 1 x 90 minute consultation (virtual) + behaviour report.
- 5 x 45 minute starter session at your home & follow up notes, with weekly follow up coaching to refine your progress.
- See above for full package details and zero interest payment plans.
At Our Prince Edward County Training Studio
Starter Package
PEC Studio- 1 x 90 minute consultation (virtual) + behaviour report.
- 1 x 45 minute starter session at our training studio & post session notes.
- If you require a payment plan, a 65% payment can be made. Contact us via the inquiry form at the top of this page.
- See full package details above.
Comprehensive Package
PEC Training Studio- 1.5hr consultation (virtual)
- 5 private sessions (45 minutes) held at our training studio.
- See above for full package details and zero interest payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Prepare for a Consultation?
A behavioural consultation is a 90 minute deep dive into your dog's life, routines, health, and behaviour history. We will review your intake questionnaire in advance and will ask you questions to help us better understand the behavioural challenges you are concerned with.
We may ask you to gather video or other data tracking of your dog's behaviour before our consultation, and if so, we will provide detailed information on how to do this.
Within 3-4 business days after the consultation, you will receive a writen actionable training plan. This plan may include but is not limited to:
- educational resources for the human side: recommended readings/videos for you to complete before any formal training begins, (others will be given during the training process).
- management strategies with instructions on their implementation - there will often be some required prior to your first training session.
- training activities, frequency, instructions and tutorials etc.
- data gathering recommendations - we will frequently ask you to track information on your dog's behaviour so that we not relying on memories (which shifts and changes over time). We will ask you to share this with us before or during our training sessions.
Training sessions are scheduled after the consultation once a week.
I have a Puppy which package do I choose?
Click to review our puppy training packages!
What training methods do your trainers use?
All of the Fearless Tails trainers are certified professionals with credentials from industry recognized, force free, positive reinforcement training programs.
If you are looking for someone to help you show your dog who is the “alpha” or “the boss”, at the cost of their welfare; then we are likely not the right trainers for you.
But if you want to explore how your dog’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing comes together with humane and effective training that you and your dog will enjoy, then we can’t wait to work with you!
Alpha and punishment based training methods have been associated with behavioural fall out, and both the American and Canadian veterinary societies have recommended against these methods.
With a commitment to force-free, positive reinforcement training, we will:
- Treat both you and your dog with compassion
- Always make sure you understand “why” behind the training we’re doing
- Customize training that respects your dog’s unique personality and well-being – no fear, intimidation, or pain will ever be used.
- While we do not use or recommend slip, choke, prong or e-collars or vibration collars, please be aware that we will work with you and your dog to safely transition to improving behaviour without these tools.
If you have more questions about our approach to training, don't hesitate to submit an inquiry and let us know your questions.
Does your training come with a guarantee?
We do not provide guarantees - aside from it being unethical to guarantee the behaviour of another sentient being; outcomes vary by dog, individual guardians, family, environment, time and many other variables. Check out the Humane training resources at the bottom of this page for more information.
What if I have to cancel?
We understand plans change.
Cancellations for individual training sessions:
- Rescheduling: Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and your credit carries over to your new date.
- Life happens: We offer one late reschedule (less than 24 hours’ notice) as a courtesy.
- Late cancellations: If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, or miss your booking, and don’t reschedule, the session fee is forfeited.
Cancelling Package Deposits:
- Withdrawing before your consultation: With at least 24 hours’ notice, we’ll refund your deposit less a $25 administration fee.
- Late cancellations: If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, or miss your consultation, and don’t reschedule, the $157 consultation fee is forfeited and the rest of your deposit is refunded.
- After your consultation: Your deposit is non-refundable.
Can I get a refund for sessions I don’t use?
Packages are non-refundable once purchased. Unused sessions in a Comprehensive package, and any add-on or extra sessions, are not refunded.
The same terms apply if you’ve paid in full.
Do you offer payment plans?
We offer no interest payment plans for the comprehensive package. Before booking, please contact us via our inquiry form to request a payment plan.
How do installment payments work?
Installments are charged automatically to your credit card on each due date. If you’d like to use a different payment method, contact us at least 4 days before the payment is due.If a payment is declined, sessions are paused until it’s paid, and you’ll have 7 days to update your card or arrange payment.
What if I need to withdraw before my plan is complete?
If you withdraw before your payment plan is complete, your remaining installments are cancelled and a $100 early withdrawal fee (or the value of sessions already received, if greater) is charged automatically to your card on file when you notify us. Unused sessions are forfeited, and payments already made are non-refundable.If illness, a vet emergency or life gets in the way, talk to us first. We may be able to pause your plan for up to 25 days (once per package), and your remaining payment dates will move back by the length of the pause.
What if I need help with more than one dog!
Our behaviour modification packages are typically focused on one dog at a time. If that dog has inter dog challenges, we will endeavour to address it with a single training plan.
However, if your situation requires separate training plans and sessions for more than one dog, an additional per package or per session fee will apply, and will vary by complexity - $45 - $200 + HST.
I'm have more questions - how do I get in touch?
If you have more questions, please submit an inquiry:
The questions in this form help us determine how best to meet your needs, so please complete this inquiry form with as much detail as you are comfortable providing. We will review your form and respond within 2 business days with either:
- Details with the specific training service that would best suit the behaviours you're wanting to improve, and an invitation to book a consultation so we can get started on improving your dog's behaviour OR
- A referral to a trainer or specialist that may be better able to help you (depending on your area and/or focus).
Instead of…
Feeling frustrated with your dog’s behaviour
Being embarrassed by your dog’s behaviour
Relying on google or facebook for information
Not knowing which training technique to use when your dog has an outburst
Struggling to determine what steps to take to help your dog feel better, calmer or more safe
Living with the stress of your dog’s behaviour without a clear plan forward
What if you could…
Have a better understanding of why your dog engages in certain behaviours?
Feel supported in your training journey by a multi-certified trainer and clients who have been in your shoes?
Have a strategy and progressive plan to address your dog’s challenges?
Feel more confident in knowing what steps to take to reduce your dogs outbursts?
Improve your dog’s physiological and emotional welfare through humane behaviour modification?
Humane Training
Essential to a well-adjusted, happy, & confident dog.
In an unregulated industry such as dog training, it’s important to understand the facts around methodology and the effects on your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Both the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior have released statements addressing the benefits of humane training methods, and the unintended fallout of more “traditional” methods.
