The Social Dog Project

Support for Reactive, Fearful, and Aggressive Dogs

The Social Dog Project is designed for dogs and pet parents who need extra support. Our mission is to provide science-based, positive reinforcement training and personalized services that help dogs feel safer, calmer, and more confident in everyday life. Whether your dog struggles with reactivity, fear, anxiety, or aggression, or you simply want more guidance, our classes and private lessons are here to support you.

Classes for EVERY dog

Foundations for Behavior Change

Designed for dogs and their families who need support with reactivity, fear, or aggression. We start where both you and your dog feel safe—at home—so you can practice essential skills without added stress. From there, we’ll help you develop a path forward, preparing you for success in more challenging environments.

Start anytime—we’ll meet virtually each week so you and your dog can learn and practice in a safe, low-stress environment. After completing the program, you can choose to repeat the class until your manners are mastered, continue with private lessons, or (with instructor approval) transition into our in-person Manners Track. With expert coaching, practical skills, and a supportive approach, you’ll gain the tools to help your dog feel safer, stay calmer, and enjoy life more—at home and out in the world.

Details

Tricks for Treats

Learn the skills you need to teach your dog anything — starting with fun tricks! Over this 4-week course, we’ll explore our four core training techniques: shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting — giving you a solid foundation to teach new behaviors long after class ends.

Details

  • Pre-Req: Foundations for Behavior Change or Instructor Approval
  • 4 Sessions, 50 Minutes
  • Cost $195
  • See Class Schedule

Intro to K9 Nose Work® (Level 1)

Discover the joy of K9 Nose Work®, a fun and engaging activity that taps into your dog’s natural scenting abilities! In this introductory class, your dog will learn to independently search for food-based odor sources while you learn to read their communication signals, strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

Class Highlights:

  • Focuses on natural scenting abilities using the K9 Nose Work® methodology
  • Recreational and relationship-building—perfect for owners and dogs to enjoy together
  • Dogs work individually, free from distractions or pressure

This is the first session in a three-part series. In Intro to K9 Nose Work®, dogs build hunt drive by searching for food. Future sessions introduce odor detection (birch, anise, and clove) and advanced search environments like exteriors and vehicles.

Details

  • Dogs remain in vehicles until their turn to search
  • 6 Sessions, 50 Minutes
  • Cost: $265
  • See Class Schedule

Doga

Join us for​ Doga—a calming and restorative dog yoga class where you and your pup can enjoy some well-deserved R&R together. This class will help both of you relax, reconnect, and find some peace. Learn simple strengthening and stretching exercises to keep you and your dog strong, relaxed, and fit.

Details

  • 1 Session | 90 Minutes
  • Cost: $45
  • Attend virtually
  • Classes coming soon!

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