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Rescue Restart
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Description

** Rescue Restart: Confidence and Calm for Adopted Dogs**

** Designed for rescue dogs with unknown or difficult pasts, this program helps your dog feel safe, build trust, and learn how to navigate their new life with you.**

Adopting a rescue is an amazing act of kindness—but it can come with challenges. Some dogs arrive shut down, others reactive or overwhelmed. Our goal is to help them start over with stability and support.

While living in a calm and structured trainer’s home, your dog will begin to rebuild confidence, one step at a time. Every dog is different, but common focus areas include:

Building trust through calm, consistent handling

Reducing fear-based reactivity around people or dogs

Gaining confidence in public or unfamiliar spaces

Settling in the home without pacing, hiding, or panicking

Learning basic manners like sit, recall, and leash walking

Addressing problem behaviors like barking, lunging, or freezing

Some dogs need time to come out of their shell. Others need clear boundaries and structure to stop the chaos. We tailor our approach based on what your dog needs to feel safe and start thriving.

This isn't just training—it's a restart. We’ll help your dog feel secure, understood, and connected, and we’ll give you the tools to support them long after they come home.

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We’re here to help — seriously. Whether you're looking for guidance, have questions about our programs, or just want to talk about your dog’s needs, we’re ready to listen. No pressure, no scripts — just real people who care about helping you and your dog succeed. Drop us a message and let’s get started.

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Frenquently Asked Questions

  • Where will my dog be staying?
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    Dogs stay in our certified trainer's homes. Each dog will have access to ample exercise, treats, toys and tons of training and love.
  • How much will training cost?
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    Prices vary depending on the duration, type of training, and needs of each dog. We'd be happy to talk you through our programs and identify the right option for you and your furry family member.
  • Will my dog be training alone?
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    Most of our expert trainers typically have 2-3 additional dogs at one time. This offers an enriching experience for your dog as they are able to socialise and also learn from other dogs. All dogs are closely supervised and trainers have years of experience managing all types of dogs, ages, behavioral issues etc. They are always able to keep your dog safe and happy.
  • How long are the programs?
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    Basic obedience programs are 2-4 weeks, with Anxiety and Aggression cases typically needing 4-6 weeks. There are, however, exceptions to every rule and we always want to evaluate each case individually. You can learn more about all programs we offer by contacting a pet consultant or viewing our full list of programs.
  • Does my dog have to go away?
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    Board and train programs are what we specialize in. It offers a fully immersive experience for dogs in order to truly change behaviors. Although this is a great start, and particularly effective for busy pet parents, continuing education with your dog afterward will also be important. We make sure you have the knowledge to keep working from home.
  • How fast can you schedule training?
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    As we only work with the very best trainers we sometimes do have a waiting list, but we do our best to get dogs into a program within 30 days of sign-up.
  • Do you have payment plans?
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    Yes, we provide payment plan options. Pay over 6 months with 0% APR interest, and no hidden fees. Pay over 12-36 months at 15.2% APR interest and no hidden fees.

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