Dogs by Foster

13/10/2025

I am excited to share that the date for the first-ever UNRAVELING REACTIVITY Hybrid program has been set! Helping people understand and resolve their dog's reactivity has been a career-long passion of mine, and I am looking forward to offering a program that not only provides solutions but community and connection, which is so important for owners of reactive dogs. The Foundations course is set to start on November 7, 2025. If you are looking for true solutions based on behavior modification rather than quick fixes, this may be the program for you and your dog. You may visit https://dogsbyfoster.com/unravelingreactivity for more information and to submit your application for the program today!

13/10/2025

I am excited to share that the date for the first-ever UNRAVELING REACTIVITY Hybrid program has been set! Helping people understand and resolve their dog's reactivity has been a career-long passion of mine, and I am looking forward to offering a program that not only provides solutions but community and connection, which is so important for owners of reactive dogs. The Foundations course is set to start on November 7, 2025. If you are looking for true solutions based on behavior modification rather than quick fixes, this may be the program for you and your dog. You may visit https://dogsbyfoster.com/unravelingreactivity for more information and to submit your application for the program today!

26/08/2025

It's national dog day!
Show us the hound(s) you're celebrating today 🐕❤️

01/08/2025

The Behavior Lab offers Practical, Affordable Behavior Solutions!

The Behavior Lab Series offers concise, high-impact learning opportunities designed to meet you where you are, without breaking the bank.

Each 75–90-minute session focuses on common behavioral challenges, including reactivity, fear, anxiety, and over-excitability or arousal. You’ll leave with actionable strategies, new insights, and greater confidence in supporting your dog.

Offered in-person in Fort Collins, CO, the series includes both human-only and dog-and-handler classes to fit a variety of needs and learning styles.

Whether you're just beginning your training journey or need targeted help in a specific area, these practical and affordable mini classes deliver big value in a concise format.

Getting a Grasp on Reactivity (human-only learning) and The Five Foundations for Focus are coming up on 8/9/2025. Sign up today!
https://dogsbyfoster.com/the-behavior-lab-courses

02/07/2025

What is the Positive Permission class, you ask?
Compassionate Canine Consent Training For Veterinary And Grooming Care!

Do you have a dog that struggles with the vet or grooming? Perhaps your dog tolerates restraint and brushing, but they seem progressively more stressed and anxious the more it occurs.

Join our Positive Permission Class, developed and instructed by Ashley Foster, our Certified Behavior Consultant. Positive Permission is a 7-week hybrid class that alternates virtual (4, 1 hour) and in-person (3, 90 minutes ) sessions that take a deep dive to:

· Identify your dog’s why… get to know why your dog struggles in these areas and build an individual behavior plan starting from there.

· Develop management strategies to support your dog’s care needs immediately

· Learn the skills to develop and implement a plan that helps your dog experience a change in emotional state

· Create a community with fellow dog owners to expand support and collaboration.

· Open the doors of communication with your dog through consent behaviors!

Our next offering is later this month - don't miss your spot in the course that can help your dog heal from vet and grooming challenges. https://dogsbyfoster.com/behaviorgroups

Dogs by Foster, formerly Complete K-9, Dog Behavior and Training Services by Ashley Foster CBCC-KA. Serving Fort Collins Colorado, Laramie Wyoming and worldwide. We offer innovative, effective and dog-friendly services for all of your dog training and behavior needs! Private Behavior and Training,

24/06/2025

We look forward to helping more dogs and their owners through our exciting offerings!
dogsbyfoster.com

23/06/2025

We are thrilled about all of our offerings!
- Private Behavior Consulting Options
- ALL NEW Unraveling Reactivity Hybrid Program
- Group Class for Vet and Groomer Issues
- NEW Behavior Lab Courses, CLEAR. CONCISE. HIGH-IMPACT Group Learning ON A BUDGET!
- Private Training Options
And don't forget PUPPY SCHOOL!
www.dogsbyfoster.com for all the details!

20/05/2025

Check out the new blog post on addressing fear in dogs. https://dogsbyfoster.com/free-learning-library/2025/5/20/resolving-your-dogs-fear-why-corrections-and-obedience-training-are-missing-the-marknbsp

25/04/2025

Does your dog need dog school? Don't miss out on our Nuts and Bolts, Foundations for Real Life class. Available in Fort Collins and Loveland. Send us a DM for information and registration!

09/04/2025

Your Wednesday

"To be really productive, it's as important to rest when we're tired as it is to work when we're inspired."
— Martha Beck

Brat says, even the busiest wein knows you can’t run the world on empty. Adult dogs need 12–14 hours of rest a day. Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. That goes for humans too.

Work hard, rest harder. That’s .

03/04/2025

Here is your Wednesday wisdom!

"Now and then it is good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." ~ Guillaume Appolinaire and "daydream of chasing barncats." ~Brat

26/03/2025

This week's Wednesday wisdom...

"It's the moments that I stopped to be, rather than do, that have given me true happiness." ~Richard Branson