Zippity Do Dog Training and Behavior Modification
Specializing in Family Dog Mediation and Dog Centered Training Informed by Science
training that doesn't hurt dogs, not even their feelings
training that doesn't hurt dogs, not even their feelings
Don't Get Conned
No Shock - No Choke - No Prong
We provide skills and manners training for puppies as well as adult dogs, using the Family Dog Mediation and L.E.G.S. model. We include foundational and safety skills, such as leave-it, drop-it, loose leash walking, polite greetings and recall (coming when called).
We also offer expectant parents with a dog(s) living in the home support around baby's homecoming, through The Dogs & Storks Program®
as well as The Dogs and Toddlers Program™ and post partum dog walking.
We also specialize in working with more challenging issues like anxious, fearful and reactive dogs. We routinely offer training and management plans for dogs that struggle with low confidence, fear based aggression, leash reactivity, as well as phobias such as light and shadow chasing, resource guarding, and incorporate regular manners training into those behavior plans.
We coach and teach you how to live a more harmonious life with your dog by providing you with the tools, resources and teach you the reason the why the behavior is occurring in the first place. We help you build a deeper connection with your dog and we support you through the process by giving you the skills you need that will empower you, to help your dog.
We accept all dogs, of all ages and size. We do not discriminate and welcome pit bulls and pit bull type dogs, as well as large breed dogs.
Whether you're looking for basic manners or behavioral modification, we are here to help you on that journey.
We train the most important dog in the world...yours!
HOURS OF OPERATION
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR VACATION FROM AUGUST 26, 2024 thru SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
We will still be accepting intake forms for both consultations and training, and we will acknowledge those that we receive during this time. However, there will be no scheduled appointments during this that week.
We are currently booking new clients for Puppy Manners and Adult Manners into late August 2024.
Leash Reactivity and and other Behavior Modification issues are booking into September 2024.
Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm, and Saturdays 10:30am to 2:30pm.
CONSULTATIONS
In person consultation appointments are only available on Monday's between 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Virtual Consultations
During the pandemic many dog trainers moved to virtual consultations, and many of them have stayed there, offering virtual services exclusively. When it comes to many behavior problems, it is not necessary to see the behavior to diagnose it, or understand it. Many of examples of these behaviors are leash-reactivity, over-reactivity toward environmental triggers such as unfamiliar people and dogs, motor cycles and other wheeled vehicles, as well as, unfamiliar men and delivery drivers. Most of these are universally common issues for many dogs, regardless of their breed, age or location. For many dogs it might be more comfortable to not have a stranger come to their home for a consultation. Short video clips will be sufficient for more challenging issues. Beginning in the summer of 2024, we will be offering virtual consultations. Consultations whether in person or virtual will be the same service that offers a follow-up summary that includes what was discussed, observations, recommendations, management strategies, and a training plan/proposal. The average turn-around time for the follow-up is 7-14 days as each one is written specifically to your dog and situation. If we think your dog may be more comfortable with this option we will reach out to you to reschedule.
No Shock - No Choke - No Prong
We provide skills and manners training for puppies as well as adult dogs, using the Family Dog Mediation and L.E.G.S. model. We include foundational and safety skills, such as leave-it, drop-it, loose leash walking, polite greetings and recall (coming when called).
We also offer expectant parents with a dog(s) living in the home support around baby's homecoming, through The Dogs & Storks Program®
as well as The Dogs and Toddlers Program™ and post partum dog walking.
We also specialize in working with more challenging issues like anxious, fearful and reactive dogs. We routinely offer training and management plans for dogs that struggle with low confidence, fear based aggression, leash reactivity, as well as phobias such as light and shadow chasing, resource guarding, and incorporate regular manners training into those behavior plans.
We coach and teach you how to live a more harmonious life with your dog by providing you with the tools, resources and teach you the reason the why the behavior is occurring in the first place. We help you build a deeper connection with your dog and we support you through the process by giving you the skills you need that will empower you, to help your dog.
We accept all dogs, of all ages and size. We do not discriminate and welcome pit bulls and pit bull type dogs, as well as large breed dogs.
Whether you're looking for basic manners or behavioral modification, we are here to help you on that journey.
We train the most important dog in the world...yours!
HOURS OF OPERATION
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR VACATION FROM AUGUST 26, 2024 thru SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
We will still be accepting intake forms for both consultations and training, and we will acknowledge those that we receive during this time. However, there will be no scheduled appointments during this that week.
We are currently booking new clients for Puppy Manners and Adult Manners into late August 2024.
Leash Reactivity and and other Behavior Modification issues are booking into September 2024.
Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm, and Saturdays 10:30am to 2:30pm.
CONSULTATIONS
In person consultation appointments are only available on Monday's between 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Virtual Consultations
During the pandemic many dog trainers moved to virtual consultations, and many of them have stayed there, offering virtual services exclusively. When it comes to many behavior problems, it is not necessary to see the behavior to diagnose it, or understand it. Many of examples of these behaviors are leash-reactivity, over-reactivity toward environmental triggers such as unfamiliar people and dogs, motor cycles and other wheeled vehicles, as well as, unfamiliar men and delivery drivers. Most of these are universally common issues for many dogs, regardless of their breed, age or location. For many dogs it might be more comfortable to not have a stranger come to their home for a consultation. Short video clips will be sufficient for more challenging issues. Beginning in the summer of 2024, we will be offering virtual consultations. Consultations whether in person or virtual will be the same service that offers a follow-up summary that includes what was discussed, observations, recommendations, management strategies, and a training plan/proposal. The average turn-around time for the follow-up is 7-14 days as each one is written specifically to your dog and situation. If we think your dog may be more comfortable with this option we will reach out to you to reschedule.
IN THE MEDIA
The Herald News
Gunnel Pups
Pit Bull Synergy
Lee Desmarais of Zippity Do Dog Training was invited to contribute her expertise in the #1 Best Selling dog training book:
Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs: Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Recover from Fear and Anxiety
The book has currently sold out in several countries and other retailers in the US, but may be purchased directly from the publisher.
The Herald News
Gunnel Pups
Pit Bull Synergy
Lee Desmarais of Zippity Do Dog Training was invited to contribute her expertise in the #1 Best Selling dog training book:
Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs: Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Recover from Fear and Anxiety
The book has currently sold out in several countries and other retailers in the US, but may be purchased directly from the publisher.