Shy Dog (Wallflowers)

This class is for shy, fearful, and timid dogs who are able to eat treats in a calm and controlled class environment. Learn management strategies and training techniques that will help your dog build confidence and cope with scary situations.

Note:
Your class may have skip dates (days the class is not meeting) – see below


Class Name Day Time Date(s) TrainerRegister Price
Shy Dog
Sun1:45pm-2:45pm3/31 to 5/5Amber
$275

If your dog barks, growls, or is aggressive to people or dogs, your dog is not yet eligible for this class. We recommend our Growly Dog class (issues toward other dogs) or Private Training sessions (issues toward people and/or other dogs).

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More about the Shy Dog class:

This class is for shy, fearful, and timid dogs (wallflowers) who display avoidance behaviors such as hanging back, getting quiet, or running away from scary situations. You will learn management strategies and training techniques that will help your shy and fearful dog build confidence and cope with scary situations so they can enjoy life more. Your dog must be able to eat treats in a calm and controlled class environment.

Topics include:

  • Building trust between you and your dog
  • Treatment of specific fears by using desensitization and counter conditioning
  • Boosting your dog’s confidence through shaping
  • Reading your dog’s body language

We will also work on specific skills that are essential to every shy and fearful dog such as attention, relaxation, recall, and touch.

Shy Dog is a 6 lesson “series” class scheduled 1 day a week over a 6-week period (unless there are skip dates, e.g., for Holidays). Classes can’t be swapped or rescheduled because each class has a set begin and end date with content that builds from class to class.

This class is a good place to start before taking Basic Manners or Puppy Elementary which can be overstimulating for some dogs.

This class includes a free dog training clicker and an instant download of our 100+ page Ahimsa Dog Training Manual. You can also purchase a hard copy at the Ahimsa Training Center. Click here for more information on our Ahimsa adult dog classes in Seattle.

Shy Dog meets the prerequisite requirement for:  Intermediate Manners (with instructor permission).

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.