dog behavior foundation course

Live Virtual Workshop

For pet sitters, newer trainers or pet care professionals seeking foundational behavior knowledge.

No previous experience required.

2-day workshop turns the foundation self paced course into action. 

  • Understand how dogs learn and interpret their environment.
  • How to observe a dog’s reaction to their environment.
  • Gather data to create behavior change for simple and complex dog behavior.
  • Identify and understand causes of simple and complex dog behavior.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of action.

Leave with a practical framework you can use for any behavior, big or small.

Spring 2026

2 Day Workshop (Virtual)

8:30AM-2:00PM CST

Introductory Price:

  • Workshop: $288

PSI & CCPDT CEUs Approved

    LIVE Workshop + Certification

    During our workshop, you’ll dive into live discussions, watch engaging videos, and explore real-world scenarios that will give you the confidence to better understand and respond to dog behavior.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Live, interactive discussions + Breakout sessions where you can ask questions, develop critical thinking skills.
    • Video lessons that break down behavior concepts into easy-to-understand steps.
    • Practical tools you can use right away to make pet sitting smoother and safer.
    • Community connection with fellow pet sitters learning and growing alongside you.
    • Live certification review (optional on last day)

    Designed for pet sitters with no prior dog behavior experience. You’ll leave with a solid foundation in understanding dog behavior

    Fall 2026

    Online Workshop

    Dog Behavior: Master Course

    Are you ready to go beyond the basics and understand the real reasons dogs do what they do?

    In this 3-day live virtual workshop, pet sitters will dive deep into complex dog behaviors, learning how to:

    • Observe subtle cues and body language before behavior escalates

    • Assess antecedents and behavior function with real-world examples

    • Apply learning theory to predict and influence behavior

    • Create practical, actionable behavior plans tailored to each dog

    • Handle Level 2 behaviors (reactivity, not biting) safely and confidently

    This isn’t a one-size-fits-all “tips and tricks” class. It’s a live, science-based workshop designed to help you think like a behavior professional while improving dog behavior, safety, predictability, and your credibility as a pet sitter.

    Pre Requisite: Completion of Dog Behavior: Foundation 2 Day Workshop or Self Paced Course.

    Dates Coming Soon! Keep an eye out on our social channels.

     

    Pet pros!
    This is the course you want to take and this is the course you want your team taking!!
    I participated in a first 2025 version and it was INCREDIBLE!!
    Jessica

    Pet Sitter, Business Owner

    Your Instructor

    Fanna Easter CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA,

    With a specialty in canine separation anxiety and compulsive disorders, Fanna brings deep expertise in working with complex behavior cases. She is the founder of Positive Pooch Behavior, offering remote behavior support, and has more than a decade of experience in a veterinary behavior practice serving a large urban area. Fanna also played a pivotal role in launching a nationwide positive reinforcement training program across 1,500 Petco locations and helped develop education for over 2,000 dog trainers. A past APDT Chair (2022), she continues to be a respected voice in the industry. She has earned multiple national dog behavior certifications, such as Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA since 2003), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and Fear Free Animal Trainer. Additionally, Fanna has presented at pet sitter and dog training/behavior conferences.