behavior and training solutions for dogs and their people.

Innovative, effective and compassionate

You can put an end to behavior or training woes!

We get dogs and their people at Dogs by Foster: Behavior and Training! And we offer the highest-quality behavior consultation and training services customized to each dog and person’s needs. Whether you are navigating the complexity of behavior issues such as aggression, anxiety, reactivity, fears, or phobias or are challenged by a lack of manners, attention, and responsiveness - we are here to help!

the dogs by foster difference

Experience:

We bring 30 years of professional training and behavior consulting experience. Additionally, we require professional certification for our trainers and consultants. Certification requires hands-on experience, testing, AND continuing education - allowing us to provide the most effective and innovative solutions.

Methods:

We do not use aversive, correction-based tools (no e-collars, pinch, or choke here!) or methods in our services. We believe in utilizing science-based methods that 1. do no harm, 2. allow the learner choice, and 3. create dogs that are happy and well-behaved because they want to vs. out of the fear of what will happen if they don’t.

Results:

We get great results! Our experience, education, credentials, and science-based methods ensure that we provide accurate evaluations, a thorough understanding of your dog, effective and innovative protocols, and compassionate interactions for both the dogs and the humans.

Professionalism:

We ensure you will be working with a professional with the certification, skills, expertise, and knowledge to provide effective solutions; they will also have a history of successful resolutions working with similar issues before working as a lead on a case.

The field of training and behavior is unregulated, allowing anyone to call themselves a trainer or behavior consultant – regardless of their knowledge, experience, or methods. Rest assured, when you work with Dogs by Foster, you work with the highest level of experience and knowledge available.

How It works…

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Behavior

Aggression? Anxiety? Reactivity? Fears? Phobias? Or other behavior challenges?
We understand the emotion and complexity of navigating behavior concerns with your dog. Our Certified Behavior Consultant has three decades of experience working with people and their dogs to provide honest evaluations, effective and innovative solutions, and compassionate approaches for both the dogs and their people.

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Private Training

Private training is more than sit, stay, and come when called; it's about taking a complete approach that includes environmental adjustments, management, enrichment, self-regulation, and essential training skills.
Our private training allows you and your dog to learn the skills you need to fit your life vs. traditional classes that set your training goals for you. No more learning the things that aren't priorities in your life. You set the goals needed for your dog!

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Group Classes

We offer a variety of boutique-style group classes for puppies and adult dogs of all ages.
What is a boutique-style class, you ask? Various, topic-specific group class offerings to meet your specific training goals and in smaller class sizes (only 4-5 dogs/class) to ensure that clients and their dogs receive ample one-on-one attention, time, and problem-solving while providing appropriate environmental distraction levels to ensure your success in the class.

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Virtual Puppy Support

Virtual support for you and your puppy
Start your puppy on the right paw with virtual, personalized support and training with our expert!
Whether you feel like you have a Tazmanian devil instead of a puppy, or carpets are getting ruined, or you feel like your home has been turned completely upside down, we are here to help!

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WE LOVE our clients!

Taking dogs from a place of absolute fear to calm

Ashley has helped us make tremendous progress with our adopted dog, who has proven to have significant fear issues, including stranger danger, and protective/guarding behaviors (both genetic and learned). 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.
Highly recommend

We thought we were at a loss with our 2 year old heeler mix that has had several bites. She observes your dog and is able to get to know him and what his strengths and insecurities are. 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. Or if some exercises dont work. I would highly recommend her.
Brandi H.
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.
The fear aggression is gone, and I learned a lot

I learned a lot on 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 complete k-9 training. Loved the fact I didn't have to sign up for 10 classes.
Zach H.