Transforming Fearful and Feral Dogs
90 Minutes at a Time
A La Carte Online Training in Shorter Courses
It's a Question of Trust
$30
Training alone doesn't equate to trust – You'll gain invaluable insights and techniques that transcend traditional training dogmas that not only transform the lives of fearful and feral dogs but also enhances your ability to connect with all dogs – including the more "typical" dogs.
The Walk of Life
$30.00
Learn how to walk feral and fearful dogs that may alligator roll, pancake, bite the leash, and genrally lack trust in the handler during walking. Give the dog their life back by teaching the dog to walk on a leash. This should be the first step in fearful dog rehab.
Nose-Centric Rehabilitation
$30
Learn how to optimize a dog's main sense, smell, and natural behaviors like sniffing, to increase confidence and their bond with humans.
Improving Reactivity in Dogs
$30
Improve your dog's reactivity by implementing these simple yet effective techniques that include nose-centric and trust components.
Transform Fearful and Feral Dogs Deep Dive
These courses go in-depth about fearful and feral dog rehabilitation.
Fearful and Feral Dog Workshop with Nelson Hodges
$400
Taught by Nelson Hodges, this workshop was filmed over three years using shelter dogs displaying varying degrees of fearful/ feral behavior. Learn unique techniques and the reason why they work from long-time feral dog rehabilitator and severe case dog trainer, Nelson Hodges. This is information you won't learn anywhere else!
Living with Fearful Dogs Part 1
$125
Connect with and Walk the "Un-Walkable" Dogs. This course goes into great detail with how I connect with, build trust, walk fearful and feral dogs that may pancake, resist, or protest when walking on leash.
Living with Fearful Dogs Part 2
$125
Connect with and Rehab the "Distant" Dogs. Many fearful and feral dogs are failed by typical training dogmas. Gain insightful and powerful rehab and training techniques that will help the distant dog thrive!
Meet the Instructors
Certified Dog Trainers Specializing in Fearful & Feral Dogs
Julie Hart
Certified Relationship Based Trainer - CHRI
Certified Dog Trainer - IACP
Hart to Heart Canine Training, Owner
Rescue Dogs Responsibly, Founder
Julie Hart has trained and rehabilitated rescued dogs since 2009. She has also consulted with many dog rescues, shelters, and foster dog parents, increasing her reach to help dogs through the years. Julie has acquired a certain skillset due to the circumstances and myriad of fearful & feral dogs I met here in New Mexico. My mentors and my experiences have given an opportunity to develop a nose-centric rehabilitation program based on relationship that allows fearful dogs to thrive and lead fulled lives.
Nelson Hodges
Canine Human Relationship Institute, Founder, Instructor, Dog Trainer
Certified Dog Trainer, CTDA, PDTI - IACP
40+ years of dog training & rehabilitation experience
Nelson Hodges has worked with Animal Behavior and Rehabilitation for more than 40 years. He has specialized in Canine Behavior, helping others to understand the nature, intelligence, language and motivations of all canines. In 2016, Nelson created the Canine – Human Relationship Institute (Located in Blue Ridge, Texas. D/FW area) to act as a “University” level education center for professional dog trainers. He is the Senior CHRI Instructor and conducts many of the courses offered, along with other qualified instructors.
I am so grateful. We have a dog. He is doing so well. We walk 2 1/2 miles a day. He loves his crate and sleeps perfectly in our room. Yes!
Anne
I can't say enough how thankful I am for Julie's help. My friend told me to reach out to her about my feral foster dog. She responded almost immediately and gave me extremely helpful tips about my dog. I know some stuff about dog behavior but this feral took it to a different level and I was concerned I was maybe doing something wrong that would worsen the dog . I have bought her online course which I recommend to everyone with a fearful dog. My foster is now officially adopted( by me, I'm a foster fail mom) and will keep progressing hopefully to where one day maybe I can cuddle or sit by each other comfortably. Julie thanks so much. I bet I'm not done teaching out!!
Nadine
Julie is kind, clear in her communication with the dogs and appropriately gentle or firm when working with them. She understands the importance of the struggle with just enough push, but not too much, to help them move past their fears. Her grace in working with these fearful and feral animals is her patience, as it is sometimes a longer process...
Angela L.
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