Professional Dog Behavior Modification
North Carolina’s Dog Behavior Modification and Training Service Expert
At Wild Child Dog Training, we understand every dog is unique, and challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or reactivity require personalized solutions. Our expert behavior modification programs help you and your dog overcome obstacles and build a positive, balanced relationship.
Why Our Behavior Modification?
Proven expertise: Sydney and our team hold competitive titles across multiple venues, have rehabilitated dogs nationwide, and have trained other professionals to reach their personal and career goals.
Focused, personalized care: We limit enrollment to ensure each dog receives individualized attention tailored to temperament, personality, and your handling skills.
Real-world results: Training starts in low-distraction settings and progresses to real-life situations — home routines, public outings, small-animal interactions, and more.
Certified, insured, and trusted: Fully insured and affiliated with the American Kennel Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, International Association of Canine Professionals, and the Better Business Bureau.
Positive, purpose-driven training: We use diverse, science-based techniques to provide structure, mental engagement, and clear expectations that align with your goals.
Relationship-focused: Our approach builds trust, understanding, and mutual enjoyment between you and your dog for lasting success.
Root-cause approach: Our trainers identify underlying triggers and develop personalized plans that promote lasting change rather than simply masking symptoms.
Positive association & purpose: By fostering positive associations and purposeful activities, we help dogs overcome issues and regain confidence, improving life for both dog and owner.
Our Behavior Modification Program targets a variety of common behavioral issues, including but not limited to:
Aggression towards people or other animals
Fear-related behaviors (such as fear of loud noises, strangers, or unfamiliar environments)
Separation anxiety and associated destructive behaviors
Excessive barking, jumping, or energy
Leash reactivity
Resource guarding
What We Address…
Behavior Modification Training Details
Intensive Training: Your dog will benefit from personalized, daily training sessions specifically designed to address their unique needs and behavioral challenges. Our expert trainers employ proven techniques to ensure rapid progress and lasting results.
Personalized Attention: Every dog gets personalized attention through training plans specifically designed to address their unique challenges and goals. Your trainer will work exclusively with you and one other family at any given time, ensuring that your dog receives focused care throughout the day.
Experienced Trainers: We are a small team of two trainers with over 10 years of experience working with various breeds, sizes, and temperaments across the country. All dogs will closely train under Sydney’s guidance who has a degree in animal behavior and health.
Structured Environment: We teach in a controlled, structured environment that promotes learning and reinforces positive behavior. Once behaviors are learned we start applying their new skills in more challenging areas.
Daily Play: Your dog will enjoy daily exercise and playtime to keep them fit and mentally stimulated. As most of our teaching is play based to genetically fulfill your dog.
Regular Progress Updates: Stay connected with regular updates in the form of photos and videos, along with private lessons during your dog’s stay, allowing you to visit and learn alongside them.
Follow-up Support: Our commitment doesn’t end when the training retreat concludes. We offer follow-up support to help maintain training outcomes, which includes additional training sessions, practical tips for seamlessly integrating training into daily routines, and access to exclusive online resources, tutorials, and guides to reinforce positive behavior at home.
Contact Us
Struggling with a reactive, fearful, anxious, or aggressive dog? Contact Wild Child Dog Training to learn how our expert behavior modification programs can help. We create customized training plans to address challenging behaviors, improve your dog’s confidence, and restore peace in your home. With over a decade of experience, we provide proven, positive solutions tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Serving Swansboro, New Bern, Emerald Isle, and the greater Crystal Coast area of North Carolina.
FAQs
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We stand as one of the most established dog training businesses along the Crystal Coast.
Many are unaware that dog training is a non-regulated industry. Anyone could decide to become a dog trainer overnight, and this is a common occurrence in our region. This not only does a disservice to you but also to your dog, as poor training can exacerbate behavioral issues.
At Wild Child, we pride ourselves on being certified and insured. We're affiliated with major organizations like the American Kennel Club, International Association of Canine Professionals, and the Better Business Bureau.
Our extensive experience and specialized knowledge in canine behavior distinguish us from others, and we have tangible evidence to back it up. Sydney has earned titles with numerous dogs, rehabilitated dogs nationwide, instructed other dog trainers/handlers aiding in their personal and professional achievements, and served on the board of the local kennel club.
Our training philosophy includes limited enrollment to prioritize quality, providing focused attention and personalized care for each dog. We offer tailored training programs designed to match your dog’s unique personality, temperament, and your handling abilities. Our facility creates the perfect learning environment by starting with low distractions and gradually increasing them as your dog progresses. Training also addresses real-life situations, including interactions with small animals, in-home behavior
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Dogs stay on Sydney’s property in private, temperature-controlled runs equipped with video surveillance. Throughout the day, they are walked and played with on our 10-acre facility, which features a pond, an indoor training building, and a covered arena with agility equipment. During rest periods, each dog has access to their own outdoor run where they can sniff, socialize, or enjoy their favorite chew bone. All kennels are cleaned daily and always stocked with fresh water. Indoor kennels are monitored using a temperature device called Waggle. Each day, dogs receive their proper meals, any necessary medications, a daily chew, a complimentary lavender wipe-down, and fresh bedding. We firmly believe that dogs learn best when calm, so we go the extra mile to meet every dog’s needs and ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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Evaluation: $50
Online Video Library: $20 per month
Private Lessons at Our Facility: $150
Private Lessons at Your Home: $250
Custom Board and Train: $4,725
Payment Plan: $500 deposit, $1,225 at drop-off, followed by six monthly payments of $500
Discount: Receive a 5% discount if paid in full
Boarding (for clients only): $60 per night
Refresher Training: $100 per night
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Private lessons offer a personalized approach, allowing you to work directly with our professional dog trainers. This method provides an opportunity to understand your dog's behavior and receive tailored homework and support for practice at home.
Board and trains offer a comprehensive way to transform your dog's behavior. In this setting, our expert trainers guide your dog through difficult behaviors and teach new, positive ones, ensuring effective learning. This approach promotes lasting behavioral changes, as your dog is attended to by professionals who understand canine communication. Additionally, we can provide you with private lessons during your dog's stay, enabling you to focus on your training needs without the added complexity of training your dog at the same time.
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To get started, please click on the contact form above or call us at 910.378.9377. We'll talk about your training objectives and your pup, and then we'll either recommend various training options or arrange an evaluation to observe your dog directly. Following our conversation, whether it's over the phone or in person, we'll send you an online intake form to complete. After we receive the completed form, we'll secure a spot for your pup at our school and provide you with some tasks to begin practicing at home! You will be added to our private Facebook group for additional support until your first session begins!
