Real Training. Real Results.

Watch actual training sessions with a reactive dog as behavior changes unfold in real time. No staged demonstrations or perfect dogs—just honest, practical training.

Learn the "Why," Not Just the "How."

Every lesson explains the reasoning behind the techniques, helping you understand how dogs learn so you can make better training decisions with confidence.

Follow the Same Process We Use Every Day.

From leash pressure and accountability to remote collar conditioning, you'll see the structured progression we use in our immersive board & train programs.

A Real Training Journey

Many dogs appear aggressive when they're actually confused, overwhelmed, or lacking clear communication. Barking, lunging, pulling, and overreacting are often symptoms—not the root problem. In this course, you'll follow Nova, a reactive Goldendoodle, through the first two weeks of an immersive behavior modification board & train. Rather than watching polished demonstrations, you'll see real training sessions as communication is built, expectations become clear, and confidence begins to replace uncertainty. You'll learn how we introduce leash pressure, teach obedience, build accountability, transition to remote collar communication, and troubleshoot common challenges along the way. Whether you're working with your own dog or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at professional behavior modification, this course offers an honest, educational look at the foundation of lasting behavior change.

Lynsey Reynolds walking client dogs through a neighborhood

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Lynsey Reynolds, owner and head trainer at Sunshine K9 Training. I specialize in helping owners communicate more clearly with their dogs through structure, consistency, and fair, effective training methods. My goal isn't simply to teach obedience—it's to help owners understand why their dogs behave the way they do and how thoughtful communication can create lasting change. In this course, you'll follow one of our real behavior modification cases from the very beginning, giving you an inside look at the same principles and techniques we use every day in our board & train programs.

This Course Is Perfect for You If...

You're working with a reactive, fearful, or easily overstimulated dog. You want to better understand professional behavior modification. You're interested in learning the communication system used in our board & train programs. You're willing to practice consistently and work through the lessons in order.

This Course May Not Be the Best Fit If...

You're looking for a quick fix or instant results. You're brand new to dog training and want to start with basic obedience. (Consider our Foundations of Obedience course first.) You're expecting every reactive dog to follow Nova's exact timeline or progress.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 23 Lessons

  1. 1
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      Course Instructions

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      About Your Instructor

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How This Course Works & Rules

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      What You'll Need For This Course

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      Untitled Lesson

  2. 2
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      Nova the Golden Doodle

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      The Entire Training Process in a Nutshell

  3. 3
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      Setting the Foundation

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      Putting an End to Leash Pulling

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      Food Luring & Leash Pressure to Teach Sit & Addressing Inappropriate Behavior While Training

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      Expanding Obedience Skills

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      Replacing Food with Leash Pressure

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      Building a Reliable Recall

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      Practice & Accountability

  4. 4
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      Utilizing Leash Corrections for Known Obedience Commands

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      Setting Up Your Remote Collar Unit

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      Remote Collar Heel

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      Taking a Break from Training

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      Continuous Stim and Non-Compliant Stim Phases of Remote Collar Training

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      Troubleshooting Proper Ecollar Fit & Using Ecollar for the Place Command

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      Building Fluency with the Invisible Leash

  5. 5
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      What next?

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      Disengaging from High Value Chews

Ready to Learn Alongside Nova?

Watch real training sessions, learn the principles behind behavior modification, and discover how thoughtful guidance can transform the relationship between you and your dog.

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