Struggling with your dog’s behavior?
We’ve Got You!
Fostering Understanding. Transforming Behavior. Changing Lives.
We’ve got you.
Living with a dog who struggles with fear, reactivity, anxiety, aggression, or other behavior struggles can be overwhelming. The frustration, guilt, and isolation—you didn't expect this when you brought them home.
But here's the good news: you don't have to figure it out alone.
At Dogs by Foster, we specialize in bonafide, real-life Canine Behavior Solutions System that is as unique as your dog. Transforming your dog's behavior is not just about training—it's about a thorough understanding. We take a deep dive to understand the 'why' behind the behavior, which allows for informed, compassionate solutions to help your dog feel better at their core. We know how tough it can be, and we are here to offer a path forward—grounded in understanding, compassion, and effective solutions to create real, sustainable change.
With over 30 years of experience, Ashley Foster, B.S., CBCC-KA, is a Certified Behavior Consultant who has helped thousands of dedicated dog guardians navigate and resolve complex challenges like fear, reactivity, and aggression. In an unregulated industry, Ashley's commitment to professional certification and ongoing education ensures you receive the most advanced, humane, proven methods available.
Our Approach?
• Effective 5-Tiered Behavior Solutions System.
Evidence-based, positive reinforcement strategies that foster trust and lasting change.
• Empathy for you and your dog—because this process is about both of you feeling supported and understood.
• Customized, real-life solutions that are practical, sustainable, and tailored to your dog's unique needs.
Ashley's exclusive behavior solution system offers a tiered system of services, allowing you to select the level of guidance that best suits your needs, goals, lifestyle, and readiness for support. You'll gain the tools, insights, and confidence to resolve behavioral challenges and build a more harmonious relationship with your dog.
Ashley commits to and works intensively with a limited number of dedicated clients ready to commit—not just to training but to a deeper understanding of their dogs and their needs and emotions. If you're ready for a true partner in this journey—someone who will guide, support, and teach you along the way—we'd love to hear about your dog's challenges and see if we're the right fit.
You don't have to do this alone. We’ve got you!
The Journey Begins…
The Journey Begins…
At Dog by Foster, we recognize that lasting transformation does not happen overnight—it takes time, consistency, and ongoing support. Our expertly honed behavior change system is designed to guide you and your canine companion through a comprehensive process, enabling genuine and lasting improvements in their behavior.
It may be tempting to seek quick fixes, but true change with your dog requires deep understanding and consistent application of effective techniques. Our program offers a tiered system of services, allowing you to select the level of guidance that best suits your needs, goals, lifestyle, and readiness for support. Whether you're looking for an intensive, collaborative mentorship, a structured plan with room for independence, or a self-paced roadmap with expert input, you'll find an option that empowers you to take meaningful steps forward.
Investing your time and dedication into our system not only enhances your dog's behavior but also enriches your bond, leading to a more fulfilling life together. As you embark on this journey, you are choosing to empower your dog and yourself with the skills to achieve lasting change—an endeavor that yields dividends in the form of a well-behaved, confident companion.
By choosing Dogs by Foster Behavior Solution System, you embark on a transformative experience that honors your relationship with your dog. The path to change is a journey, and it is absolutely possible with clarity, compassion, and commitment. The rewards of trust, companionship, and joy that await you and your canine friend are truly invaluable. Commit today; your future you and your dog will thank you.
How does the System Work?
You step onto the path to the Behavior Change System with a 90-minute initial consultation with Ashley Foster. Initial Sessions are completed virtually or at our Fort Collins, CO, or Laramie, WY, facility.
This 90-minute session is designed to gain a deeper understanding of your dog, their behavior, and your life together and includes:
A thorough intake to obtain your dog’s history, outlining their behavior challenges, understanding how their behavior impacts you, and other details to help paint the picture of your life with your dog(s).
Evaluation of their behavior challenges and identification of the behaviors’ underlying function (cause).
A prognosis to provide an honest assessment and outcomes for your dog and your family.
Education to help you understand your dog and their behaviors.
A written foundational management and foundation behavior protocol.
A forecast of your behavior modification journey, including the time and resources needed to support you and your dog’s progress.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear roadmap for moving forward and the clarity to choose the next step on your path that fits your level of need and desired support. While you will gain useful insight in your initial session, consistency is key, and a minimum engagement of at least one additional consulting package (The Mentored Quest, The Guided Tour, or The Trek) is highly recommended to start to experience behavior change in your dog.
$300| Initial Consultation
If your dog has snapped, nipped, or bitten, please email behaviorsolutions@dogsbyfoster.com before scheduling.
Choose The Path Forward In The Behavior Change Journey
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Choose The Path Forward In The Behavior Change Journey ~
Since your dog's behavior concerns likely developed over time, it will take time to resolve them. We also understand that addressing canine behavior challenges can feel overwhelming and exhausting. That's why we provide a manageable and flexible approach to follow-up sessions to keep you and your dog on the path to successful behavior change.
The most current research shows that it takes humans at least 21 days to begin forming a new habit—more commonly, it takes around 66 days or longer. Implementing real behavior change in a dog requires not only the dog's participation but also consistent engagement from the human partner. We've found that the key to success lies in consistent coaching, open communication, and timely feedback, all of which provide the structure and resources necessary to help you help your dog.
Our exclusive behavior solution system offers three tiers of consulting packages designed to give you and your dog the time and dedication you need to experience genuine, lasting behavior change.
The Mentored Quest
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The Mentored Quest is designed for clients ready to dive deep into true understanding, steady consistency, accountability, meaningful support, and continuous learning. If you're ready to shift your relationship with your dog, connect with their needs on a deeper level, and are open to growing alongside them through the journey, this is the path for you. This Tier of service provides.
• Two follow-up consultation/coaching sessions - scheduled every other week.
• Written, customized behavior plans are provided after each session.
• Priority text/phone/email support M–F
• Two virtual check-in and video review sessions - Scheduled every other week on non-consultation weeks.
• Access to online tracking and accountability tools.
• Access to the biweekly live support and Q&A/Office hours
• Month-end recap and progress evaluations, with discussion on the next steps to keep you and your dog on the journey to successful behavior change.
Over the 31-day support period, you will receive more than 4 hours of individualized consulting, education, and feedback. This intensive, dynamic, responsive program is designed for growth—for both you and your dog.
$800|month
Some dogs require more time and support to achieve their behavioral goals, and that’s okay. After your Initial Month of a Mentored Quest, we can work together to design a customized program that builds on your progress and supports continued success. *See available commitment discounts below.
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$800|month
The Guided Tour
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The Guided Tour offers structure and support for clients who want direction without ongoing coaching. This option offers a steady path forward for those who feel confident implementing strategies independently but still want check-ins and accountability. This Tier of service provides:
• 2 follow-up sessions (to be completed within 6 weeks)
• Access to bi-weekly virtual office hours for Q&A and support over the 6 weeks
• Up to 8 email exchanges over the 6 weeks
• Session summaries of strategies and direction for independent follow-through
$550|Tour
Some dogs require more time and support to achieve their behavioral goals, and that’s okay. After your Initial Guided Tour, you may complete another tour or be eligible for one-off follow-up sessions, scheduled as needed and available for $222 per hour.
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$550|Tour
The Trek
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The Trek offers a more self-guided experience for those who want a plan and to explore more independently.
Best for those who feel capable of implementing behavior strategies with minimal input but still value expert insight to set the direction. This Tier of service provides:
• 2 follow-up sessions (to be completed within 6 weeks)
• Up to 4 email exchanges during the 6 weeks
$440|Trek
Some dogs require more time and support to achieve their behavioral goals, and that’s okay. After your Initial Trek, you may complete another Trek Pack, or you are eligible for one-off follow-up sessions, scheduled as needed and available for $222 per hour.
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$440|Trek
Are You Ready To Start The Journey?
Do you have some questions about your dog’s behavior?
Are you looking for immediate guidance and feedback on a situation or event you have experienced with your dog, and are unsure what to do?
We provide Quick-book phone consultations to help you navigate, typically within 48 hours of contact. In these sessions, we will listen to your situation, gather a history on your dog and their behavior, evaluate it, provide an honest prognosis, and discuss options with you.
These support calls are 1-hour for just $222.
Hello. I am Ashley Foster.
I am a certified behavior consultant who has been professionally training and behavior consulting for over thirty years. If you asked me today why I continue to do what I do, I would tell you that the more we learn to know and understand our dogs and their behavior and work with them in ways that build relationships, therefore allowing us to enjoy the world and life together, is one of the most precious experiences in life. My desire for others to experience this kind of human-dog relationship is why I passionately continue to do what I do.
We Reward Commitment
Are you ready to commit to The Journey?
Successful Journeys
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Taking dogs from a place of absolute fear to calm.
To watch our dog come down from a place of absolute fear to calmly accepting treats and following simple commands from a stranger has been absolutely amazing, and it's all thanks to Ashley's expertise. We have recommended Ashely and Dogs by Foster to several friends, and will continue doing so!
Meesh M.
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Highly recommend.
We thought we were at a loss with our 2-year-old heeler mix with several bites. She observes your dog and can get to know him and his strengths and insecurities. She gives you things to work on at home. She gives you tips and pointers on the areas of concern. She follows up if you have any questions or concerns.
Brandi H.
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Best behaviorist.
Ashley is by far the best behaviorist and dog trainer in town. Extremely knowledgeable, explains things in very understandable terms, and her positive reinforcement techniques have consistent results. I really value her work and the curriculum and tools she has created.
C.J. M.
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The fear aggression is gone.
I learned a lot about how to solve all the problems my little pup was starting to have. He had fear aggression and was very destructive, but that is all gone with the help of Dogs by Foster.
Zach H.
FAQs
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If your dog struggles with fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, or other complex behavior challenges, consulting dives deeper than basic training. We focus on understanding why the behavior is happening and how to create lasting change, not just quick fixes.
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Every dog (and human) is unique. While some clients see initial changes within weeks, complex behavior challenges often require 3–6+ months for meaningful, sustainable results. Remember, progress isn’t always linear. And in rare incidence that your dog is not capable of behavior change, we will ensure to not give false hope or promises, but rather we will give your honest assessments, options and support to help you navigate.
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Yes! I offer in-person sessions at our Fort Collins, CO facility, in-home sessions in Laramie, WY, and virtual consultations worldwide. Virtual sessions are equally , if not even more effective for most behavior challenges.
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The Initial Consultation can be booked as a standalone session and will provide an evaluation, and initial plan, While you will gain great understanding and a foundation plan, additional session will be required to achieve behavior change. Ongoing support is offered through packages to ensure consistency, accountability, and the best chance of achieving meaningful change. Once a client has committed to an Initial Session AND at least one support package, you can purchase single follow-up sessions.
Additionally, if you looking for immediate guidance and feedback on a situation or event you have experienced with your dog and are unsure what to do?
We provide emergency virtual consultations to help you navigate, typically within 48 hours of contact. In these sessions, we will listen to your situation, gather a history of your dog and their behavior, evaluate it, provide an honest prognosis, and discuss options with you. TEXT 970-222-6942 to set up a session.
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Many clients continue for multiple packages of their chosen tier to achieve their goals. We'll evaluate progress at the end of each package and decide whether continuing makes sense.
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I use evidence-based, positive reinforcement strategies rooted in science and compassion. The focus is on understanding the root causes of behavior and building trust and emotional safety for your dog—never methods or tools that illicit fear, discomfort, pain, or intimidation.
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Absolutely. I specialize in complex cases, including fear, reactivity, and aggression. My approach is humane, safe, and tailored to the unique needs of both you and your dog. If your dog has a bite history to other animals or people, I will do some additional screening to ensure that I am the right fit for you and you dog.
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While I can not and will not guarantee specific outcomes (no ethical behavior consultant can), I can promise a deep commitment to guiding you toward success. Your dog’s progress depends on their previous experiences, genetic tendencies, innate nature as well as consistency, time, and your dedication—but I’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Yes! To make services more accessible, payment plans are available for clients who commit to an Initial Consultation and a Pathway Package at the start. Email doghelp@live.com for additional details.
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Payments: A $100 deposit is required to book an initial consultation. Complete payment is due at the end of the Initial Consultation. Packages must be paid in full before scheduling the follow-up appointments. It is the client’s sole responsibility to complete purchased services within designated service windows.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Initial Behavior Consultation
• A one-time reschedule is allowed if requested at least 14 days in advance.
•Sessions rescheduled/canceled with less than a 14-day notice will forfeit the $100.00 deposit.
• No-shows will forfeit the deposit and will be billed the full consultation fee.
Monthly Consulting and Packages
• A one-time reschedule is allowed per month/pack if requested at least 7 days in advance, and all sessions can still be completed within the support window.
It is the client’s full responsibility to initiate and complete all follow-up sessions within the package timelines. Unscheduled or unused services are not refunded, and the associated appointments and fees are forfeited.
• Missed or no-show appointments will be forfeited and will count as a session use.
• Exceptions for rescheduling may be made for verified illness, emergency, or severe weather.