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In-Home Dog Training + Behavior Modification
Specializing in Fear and Aggression

🆓📞FREE phone consulting for ALL

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🏘️🐩🐕🚶🏽‍♀️In-home & group training
📍Chicagoland area •aggression
•leash reactivity
•poor social skills
•anxiety
•fear
•biting
•jumping
•destructive behavior
•impulse control
•leash pulling
•barking
•running away
•over-excitemen

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•potty training
•resource guarding

Any of these problems and many more- we can manage quickly and solve. Call or text: (386) 336-2469
email: [email protected]

Sabrielle
Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice

08/28/2024

I found a spot for indoor basic obedience group classes in Wheaton!! 🥳🥳🥳 Classes will start in October! What days would folks prefer? I'm thinking a Saturday class at noon after my Reactive Rover class and a weekday evening

08/28/2024

Tell us about a recent success in your training journey!

08/28/2024

This is Mazie! Her owners are preparing for their first baby. Maisie has a tendency to bark at dogs out the window and on walks. She's been doing fantastic at training!

08/27/2024

This is Toto! His owners contacted me to work on his reactivity indoors towards sounds outside of the home and explosive reactivity to dogs on walks! We've done two sessions now and I'm pleased to say we've made some progress! I'll see them again soon and look forward to their next progress report!

08/27/2024

This is Charlie the Airedale! His owners reached out because they were dealing with resource guarding that escalated to a bite. We did some counter conditioning and added some predictability cues and I'm happy to report that Charlie is showing great improvement already!

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08/27/2024

I'm sharing this text as requested by my client. He said he hopes it can help someone else make the right decision for their dog:

"I wish I followed through with our session two weeks ago instead of cancelling. I feel like I failed my dog and my family.
I wouldn't be dealing with me, my wife, and my mother in law getting bit along with the others who got bit in the past. I would have known how to prevent the accident and how to change Titan's reactions when the guy came to the door.
Your class was nothing like what I did with the other trainer. I didn't realize how much he could improve in just one session. Looking forward to seeing you again next week!"

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A little backstory:

This dog likes to bite. A lot.

Titan has bitten at least 7 people for reasons ranging from human and dog aggression, resource guarding food and toys, territorial aggression, and the latest, redirected aggression towards his owners when they tried to stop him from going after the mail carrier. The screen door wasn't latched properly, so it opened when Titan jumped on it. Only two of his bites have been reported to animal control. One more reported bite means he's a dead dog.

I am grateful for clients like Josh who want to do right by their dog. Don't let your dog become a statistic!! If they already have a bite history, START TRAINING NOW!!!!

Please reach out for your free phone consultation to get your management / training plan in place and keep everyone safe.

I care about your family and your dog's well being more than you'll ever know.

Want to train with us? Even if you're not in our in-home service area (greater Chicago metro area), virtual consulting can help.

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/22/2024

Sharing with client's permission.

I was recently contacted by a woman who sent her 8 month old Golden Retriever, Moose, away for a 6 week board and train with another trainer for leash skills and over-friendly excitability that presented as jumping, mouthing, barking, and hu***ng.

Initially she signed him up for 2 weeks but the trainer said they were having a hard time teaching him the concepts and wanted to keep him longer. When she got her dog back, he was skinny, shut down, and scared of strangers, worse so with males. They claimed they used only positive reinforcement but she got him back with a shock collar on. The trainer said she would need to keep up on the training with the collar so "he knows who's boss."

When I came out to meet this boy on Saturday, I expected a typical hyper and happy bundle of ball loving golden energy. What I encountered was just the opposite. Poor Moose was terrified.

We quickly worked through that once he realized I had no intent to invade his space or scare him and worked on all the skills that he initially went to the other trainer for. He did get excited once he knew he could trust me, so we jumped right on capturing and creating calm greetings.

By the end of the session, Moose could sit to say hello to the whole family and he could keep all 4 feet on the floor even when he got excited. We were able to meet the male neighbor who moved in while Moose was away with the other trainer. When they attempted to introduce them previously, Moose would growl at him.

We worked on relaxation exercises, leash walking games, "look at that", impulse control, and gave his human a training plan that's easy to follow.

Today's report? Moose made another new male friend without issue and got to say hi to a small human friend after not seeing them for months without a single instance of mouthing, jumping, barking, or hu***ng.

THIS is the difference training with science makes. Two days and success vs 6 weeks and worse.

Thank you Moose's human Lynn for being an advocate for Moose, and thank you for letting me be a part of this journey with the two of you. 💛

If you're struggling with your dog's behavior, don't hesitate to reach out with questions. I have a network of wonderful trainers I can refer you to or you can train with us virtually (anywhere!) or in person (Chicagoland).

Happy training!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/22/2024

Need help with loose leash walking? I gotchu!!

8 dogs in 1 hand! I weigh 100 pounds on a good day. No training collars needed! But now nearly all of my pants have pockets so I don't have to carry my phone 🤣

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/22/2024

CHICAGOLAND - GROUP CLASSES

Does your dog react at other dogs or people? Having trouble with leash skills? Want to practice your cues in the presence of distractions?

Join us Saturdays at 10:30 in Glen Ellyn weather permitting to work on this and more! Initial one-on-one session required for foundation training.

Message me to get set up!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/22/2024

If your dog barks at things and you're using corrections (punishment) as a response, you might be making things harder for both of you.

You want to teach the dog how to observe and reward them for looking at things, listening, and sniffing the air quietly. Punishment can make things worse. They're likely to associate the punishment with the trigger rather than the bark, creating more stress. Keep them on leash outside. Say your marker word (good girl / good boy / yes / or clicker) and give them a high value reward anytime you see their nose, eyes, or ears move in the direction of something even if you don't know what it is. If barking starts while outside, calmly walk them inside. NO LEASH CORRECTIONS. Keep outside visits very short to begin with to make it easy to be successful.
If indoors, call them away from the situation and mark + reward for quiet and again when they look or listen back towards the area they were barking at.

The target behavior is "do nothing in the presence of something." Corrections are reactive. You need to be proactive.

Feel free to reach out.

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/19/2024

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08/19/2024

Dealing with startle barking with an otherwise friendly or fearful dog when guests come over?

I like to use a predictability cue for this. When the dog is engaging calmly with the guest, rehearse your new cue. Something like "hi puppy" or "make a friend" or "coming through". It doesn't matter what your phrase is. Just make sure everyone's consistent with it.

The way I teach this is after the dog has already met the person, I have them go back outside, wait a few seconds, cheerfully say the phrase outside of the door, they come in, and toss some rewards over to the dog. Each member of the family can play this game as well so when the dog hears the phrase, they know it's going to be someone they're safe with.

Need training help? Feel free to reach out for a free training and management plan!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/19/2024

"But my dog isn't food motivated so positive training won't work."

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STOP RIGHT THERE!

There are other motivators. Don't limit yourself to food.

Use what your dog already finds rewarding and motivating (or distracting): ball, tug, catching something, chasing something, sniffing, running, moving forward on a walk, greeting a friend, access to a comfortable space, access to being with you, access to a room... safety— the most commonly forgotten one—distance increasing between dog and stimulus that has been deemed threatening. Get creative and think on your feet.

Find what the dog finds rewarding in the moment and use it as a reward. When that's not an option, break out the higher value things. Make sure your cues have been practiced when you don't need them so they're fine tuned and supercharge your marker word before you start using it that day until you both have a habit of using and responding to it.

Feel free to contact us with any behavior or training questions!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice
386.336.2469

08/19/2024

Dealing with rough play?

Wanna know how I solve it?

Shaping!

Shaping is how you break down a desired behavior into smaller steps to create new target behaviors. Reward the dog for each step along the way. You'll need to teach a marker word first. A marker is a conditioned sound such as a word or clicker.

Have both dogs drag leashes. When the rough player is playing nicely outside of the other dog's personal space bubble, mark (yes/click) and reward through continued play or a treat or a combination of both. Desirable actions would be things like play bows and loose body language.

As soon as play is displayed through any undesirable action, calmly pause play by stopping the over exuberant one via the leash and call the other dog away. Rough play makes friends go away until the rough player settles down. Reward calmly and heavily for calm behavior.

Ultimately we want the dog to learn how to "do nothing" in the presence of things that make them excited. Repeat many times to turn it into a habit.

Feel free to reach out with any training questions. I can make you a plan tailored to your dog.

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/17/2024

Are you committed to doing what's best for your dog?

Are you dealing with reactivity or aggression?

Do you want to use positive reinforcement?

Contact us today to get started on bringing out the best in your dog!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/17/2024

Dealing with puppy biting?

It's not about teaching them not to bite but rather what to bite. Punishment can make it much worse. Excessive mouthiness is typically a symptom of being over stimulated or tired. Puppies need help learning how to self regulate and need guidance for nap time.

When they're not tired, you want to create space and jump into redirection. Puppies love to bite their friends while they're teething. As soon as teeth touch skin, cross your arms and walk away. Have them on leash if needed so you can quickly move them away from any little humans if needed. Teeth always make friends go away.

Mark with "yes" or a clicker for a moment of calm, turn towards a toy and animate it, cue "get a toy" and re-engage with them only once their attention is on the toy. It will take some repetition.

Make sure you're redirecting to an item of appropriate texture: fingers / hands = soft rubber toy, clothes = soft skinny toy, tugging on things = soft rope, hard items like tables = antler/bully horn/coffee wood.

They're simply trying to play the same way they would with a sibling. Punishment may cause it to turn into aggression.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/15/2024

Want a trainer in your pocket?

Our free phone and message support extends to EVERYONE!

Send us a message or text us directly. Want extra help? We can schedule a phone call!

Need something more in depth? Virtual sessions are for everyone as well!

In-home training extends to the entire Chicagoland area and even into Wisconsin and Indiana!

We're here to help you bring out the best in your dog with science-backed training that addresses everything from basics to aggression.

Happy training!!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/14/2024

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Thanks for all the support!

Remember: phone and message support is for EVERYONE at no charge!

08/12/2024

Resource guarding, barking at strangers, jumping, listening with distractions, aggression, fomo, barking at everything, puppy basics, more barking at everything, fear of new things, jumping and pulling, decompression, knocking the kids over, territorial reactivity and self regulation, and more barking at everything — just a few of my cases from July - now!

Are you struggling with any of these behaviors or something else? Reach out! I'm here to help. I offer free phone and message support for all. Sometimes that's all you need!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/12/2024

Dealing with indoor marking?

This is for you!

Use belly bands /diapers as a preventative step.

To teach a dog not to mark an area, I have found the best course of action to be capturing the action of sniffing the area they want to mark then calling away and rewarding. The target behavior would be to acknowledge that the odor is there and move along.

Capturing is the use of a marker word such as "yes" or a clicker when you see a desirable action, in this case, the act of sniffing before lifting the leg or squatting. There are modified versions of this to fit each scenario and I'm more than happy to chat.

You may want to invest in a black light so you can see any potentially missed areas that p*e may have spattered on. Be sure to clean with an enzymatic odor removing spray such as Nature's Miracle and follow the directions given on the label for how long to leave it in the spot as some are different than others. After cleaning, you will want to spray it on the area and allow it to evaporate to remove odors.

Avoid the use of any bleach or ammonia-based cleansers as these can actually increase the frequency of wanting to mark.

Feel free to reach out here or message me with any of your training or behavior questions!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/12/2024

Chicagoland!! Take advantage of our current sales for ALL CLASSES!!

⭐BASIC AND ADVANCED OBEDIENCE AND MANNERS:

Sessions are held in your home or wherever you need it.

What's it include?

All classes are customized to get the most out of them.

• Foundation class - 90 minutes
• Follow up lessons - 75 minutes

Typically 10-20 subjects are covered in the first lesson. Topics include but are not limited to:

Body Language
Potty Training
Mouthing and Puppy Biting Management
Basic and Advanced Obedience
PROPER Socialization
House Manners
Jumping Management and Treatment
Crate/Confinement Training
Impulse Control
Loose Leash Walking
Digging
Recall
Public Manners
Emotional Self-Regulation
AND MORE!

1st session (1.5 hours) for $150*, regular $180
Follow-ups (1.25 hours) for $117*, regular $130

Packages* include the foundation session + 3, 5, or 8 follow ups respectively

4 sessions for $487.50, regular $555
6 sessions for $690, regular $780
9 sessions for $978, regular $1100

⭐BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:

Sessions are held in your home or wherever you need it.

What's it include?

All classes are customized to get the most out of them. Customized management and training plan, reading material, and homework.

• Foundation class - 2 hours
• Follow up lessons - 1.5 hours

Hands on training for issues such as:

Aggression
Resource Guarding
Reactivity (on leash or otherwise)
Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
Understanding Body Language
Problem Prevention and Management
Proper social exposure
De-escalation techniques

AND MORE!

1st session (2 hours) for $320*, regular $350
Follow-ups (1.5 hours) for $207*, regular $230

Packages* include the foundation session + 3, 5, or 8 follow ups respectively.

4 sessions for $927.50, regular $1025
6 sessions for $1310, regular $1450
9 sessions for $1868, regular $2070

*All sessions subject to a travel fee of 70¢ per mile round trip. I am based in Warrenville (close to Naperville) but travel is less of my session prior to yours in closer, but never charged more than the distance from my home.

⭐VIRTUAL SESSIONS (worldwide!):

1 hour for $60, regular $85

Contact us today for your free phone consultation!

Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist
The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions
386.336.2469

08/10/2024

Training doesn't have to be so serious! In fact, science tells us that learning happens faster when it's fun!

08/09/2024

Did you know that the majority of dogs that find themselves in a shelter are between ages 7 months and 1 year and are typically surrendered for behavior problems that are easy to curb or prevent?
Don't let your dog become a statistic. Don't blame your dog — train your dog.

Don't have a trainer nearby? Feel free to contact us for virtual consulting (Anywhere!!) or in-home sessions (Bay Area, CA)

Sabrielle, Owner and Behavior Specialist
The Canine's Voice
386.336.2469
[email protected]
thecaninesvoice.com

08/07/2024

I lost my best friend to a silent cancer this afternoon. I am not ok.

Run free Cinder. I'm so sorry 💔

08/03/2024

My poor Cinder.... 😞 This is how it's progressed so far. Theories are degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, or infection in the spine. I feel so bad for him. He's so weak.

We will be back at the neurologist on Monday for the MRI and spinal tap.

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My poor Cinder.... 😞 This is how it's progressed so far. Theories are degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, or infection in the spine. I feel so bad for him. He's so weak. We will be back at the neurologist on Monday for the MRI and spinal tap. Please share or donate his GoFundMe if you don't mind: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-rex-aid-sabrielles-beloved-dog?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_feed

I've been doing heel work with Ryder and Mimosa and it turns out that a squeaker is more valuable than a treat to Ryder 😝 remember, the dog determines the reward!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-rex-aid-sabrielles-beloved-dog?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook This is what's going on with Cinder. He may need surgery. We will see the neurologist on the 31st. They quoted me $8000-12000 for surgery. I also just paid over $4000 for Rex's ER visits and hospitalization and had to put him down because treatment was ineffective and he was too far gone. Anything helps 💔 Thank you all

I'm working with Ryder on loose leash walking and counter conditioning towards his triggers. In this video, we pass a human which gains Ryder's attention and we get to practice our "walk away" cue to remind him to increase distance from what his attention is on rather than him reacting to create that distance. I'm so proud of how far he's come!

I train dogs to wait at open doors and gates. Notice that there's no stay or wait cue here. The gate opening is the cue. If I'm ever in a situation where someone else accidentally leaves the gate open, I don't have to worry. It's all about safety. Want this skill for your dog? Sign up for a virtual or in-home session! It's one of the easiest tricks to teach! Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions 386.336.2469

Practice practice practice

Simple reps turn into big successes later. I'm always practicing Cinder's cues so he's reliable when we're around others. He is a large and depending on who you ask, scary looking dog. I need him to listen. My boy makes me proud

If you don't practice your cues before you need them, they will not be ready when you do need them

Want this for your dog? Comment RECALL for a free training guide on rocket recall!

Want to know the secret to getting solid recall? It's practicing it outside of when you need it

How to make "Drop It" = empty your mouth

Getting some recall practice in

Teaching Cinder to fetch his treats 😁😁 Make training fun!

Recall training tips!! How to build a fast recall + Bonus blooper at the end 🤣🤣 Join the fun! Contact me here or call/text 3863362469 In-home sessions for the Chicagoland area, virtual sessions for all!!

Thanks for taking video today, Kelly! Here's a small snippet of our session. Including my blooper 😝 We worked on some skills with Sully including "heel" + social excursions among others. When building a new skill, it's essential to have a high rate of reinforcement. Keep outings fun and short to build success. Sully is 14 weeks old so it's also important to keep him away from things that could transmit diseases. "Leave it" is essential to teach BEFORE you need it. All skills should go that way, but I can't stress this one enough. Get in on the puppy magic! Sabrielle, Fear and Aggression Specialist The Canine's Voice - Dog Training and Behavior Solutions 386.336.2469

"Stay" means "hold position" Practice when you don't need it so it's ready when you do. #dogtraining #basicobedience #doberman #positivereinforcement #stayconnected