REACTIVE SPICE CAKES & NERVOUS NELLIES

Behavioral Training

Successful behavior modification needs a human willing to understand who their dog is and isn’t, a willingness to lean into uncomfortable change, and the backbone to see it through.

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    City Dog Day School

    Living with a reactive, anxious, or hard to reach pup? We see you. And we’ve got you.

    Drop your dog off for our 3+ week immersive training program, where they’ll work one-on-one with our trainers to build real-world skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to chill. No guesswork, no DIY frustration—just expert guidance and real progress.

    Each week, you’ll get a private lesson to bring you up to speed, and post-program, you’ll have ongoing support through our exclusive community membership—because real training doesn’t stop at graduation.

    This isn’t about just getting through the day. It’s about transforming your life with your dog.

    Let’s get started
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    Boarding School

    You’re not here because things are fine. You’re here because you need real change. And that’s exactly what we do.

    Our 3+ week day immersive overnight training program at our private country location is designed for dogs who need more than the basics. This is deep-dive training for reactive, anxious, or behaviorally challenging dogs—where we reset patterns, build real-world skills, and create a game plan that actually works.

    You’ll get a go-home lesson to transfer skills, plus Community Membership for ongoing support—because transformation doesn’t stop when your dog comes home.

    This is for owners ready to do. the. work.

    If that’s you, let’s go!
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    Lesson Programs

    You need real support. Not cookie-cutter advice, not a one-size-fits-all class. Just you, your dog, and a pro who can help you cut through the noise and get to the heart of what’s going on.

    Our 1:1 private coaching is designed for hands-on owners who are ready to roll up their sleeves. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, anxiety, or just wrangling multiple dogs in one household, we’ll create a plan that actually works—for your dog, your lifestyle.

    You’ll get clear guidance, structured homework, and real-world skills to help you make meaningful progress between sessions. Because when you commit, so do we.

    Ready to do the work?

    Let’s get to it

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    Evaluation

    If you're dealing with a dog who’s reactive, anxious, or just a lot, you need more than a one-size-fits-all plan—you need the right plan. Our evaluation gives us a no-BS look at your dog and your lifestyle so we can recommend the training that will actually create change. No fluff, no wasted time—just a clear path forward.

    Set up an evaluation