Zippity Do Dog Training and Behavior Modification

Training is delivered through 1:1 private sessions in-home or virtually, with owner coaching. Programs include basic manners, puppy training, and behavior modification for reactivity, fear, and anxiety. Behavioral cases require an initial $125 consultation followed by a customized training plan. Ongoing sessions are offered to support progress, with some clients transitioning to weekly group-style sessions. They also offer a Reactive Foundations Class and Junk Yard Agility. Family Dog Mediation and L.E.G.S. model are core frameworks used in all training.

Pricing Summary

Behavioral consultations cost $125 (non-refundable, required before training for severe issues). Training pricing varies based on dog needs, skill building, and number of sessions. No package prices are listed publicly. Virtual and in-person sessions available at different rates.

Policies

Behavioral consultations require a $125 non-refundable fee before training begins. No exceptions. For dogs with a bite history, a muzzle is required before training. Training plans are comprehensive and non-negotiable, as they are integrated approaches. Follow-up reports are provided within 7–14 days. Virtual consultations are offered as an alternative for dogs uncomfortable with in-home visits.

Zippity Do Dog Training and Behavior Modification is a science-based, positive reinforcement dog training business that specializes in helping dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes with basic manners, safety skills, and challenging behavioral issues like fearfulness, anxiety, and reactivity. They use humane, reward-based methods and avoid shock, choke, and prong collars, focusing on building a deeper connection between dogs and their owners through education and empowerment. Their unique Family Dog Mediation and L.E.G.S. model supports families in creating harmonious home environments, and they offer specialized programs for expectant parents through The Dogs & Storks Program® and The Dogs and Toddlers Program™. They also provide in-home and virtual training, with a strong emphasis on behavior modification for leash reactivity, resource guarding, and phobias. They train pit bulls and large breed dogs without discrimination and offer free downloadable resources to support dog owners. They do not provide separation anxiety training at this time, but are developing it.

They offer 1:1 private training sessions in the home or virtually, with owner coaching to ensure long-term success. Their approach includes counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques backed by scientific research, and they require a non-refundable $125 in-home behavioral consultation before beginning training for severe behavior issues. They also provide follow-up reports and customized training plans tailored to each dog’s needs.

Additional services include dog walking for postpartum families and participation in Junk Yard Agility classes. They are fully insured and bonded, and their lead trainer, Lee Desmarais, is internationally accredited and has contributed to a best-selling dog training book on reactive dogs.

Accomplishments

Lee Desmarais is an Internationally Accredited Canine Trainer (KSA). She contributed expertise to the best-selling book “Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs,” which sold out in several countries. She is certified in Emotional CPR (eCPR) and has been featured in media outlets including The Herald News, Gunnel Pups, Pit Bull Synergy, and the Decoding Your Canine Summit.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with completing a Behavioral Consultation Form. For dogs with severe behavior issues, a $125 non-refundable in-home consultation is required before training starts. Virtual consultations are available for those preferring remote assessment. After the consultation, a customized training plan and follow-up report are provided.