Confidence Building

From Worried to Wonderful. One Step at a Time.

Dogs aren’t born confident. Confidence is built through safe exposure, gentle support, and repeated success. Our Confidence Building Class is designed specifically for shy, anxious, or unsure dogs who need help feeling comfortable in the world around them.

Using only positive reinforcement, we guide dogs through carefully structured activities that develop problem solving skills, body awareness, emotional resilience, and trust. From navigating fun obstacles to exploring new textures, sounds, and challenges at their own pace, each exercise helps your dog learn that the world is safe and that they can handle it.

This class is perfect for dogs who are nervous in new situations, unsure around unfamiliar objects, hesitant on walks, or lacking overall self-assurance. With patient, confidence-boosting coaching, dogs leave class braver, more curious, and more connected to their handler.

Whether your dog needs help overcoming everyday worries or just needs a little boost to feel their best, this class builds the foundation for a calmer, more confident life.

Price: $150 per session

Class Length: 4 weeks

What’s Included:

  • Carefully structured confidence building exercises

  • Positive exposure to new environments, objects, and textures

  • Problem solving and body awareness activities

  • Choice based participation at your dog’s pace

  • Trainer guidance focused on emotional resilience and trust

Upcoming Session:
• Sundays: Apr 19–May 10 • 1:15–2:15pm

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When dogs are allowed to explore without fear of being wrong, their confidence grows naturally.
— Inspired by Ian Dunbar