Frequently Asked Questions

Dog Training Questions, Answered

Getting Started with K9 Harmony

Yes. Brittany works with dogs experiencing aggression, reactivity, fear, and bite histories. Every situation begins with an honest assessment and appropriate safety planning.
Yes. K9 Harmony provides private in-home dog training throughout Salt Lake County, including Millcreek, Sandy, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, and surrounding areas.
Brittany meets you and your dog in your home, discusses your concerns and goals, observes your dog’s behavior and environment, and recommends the training option that best fits your needs.
Lessons are approximately 60 minutes. Some may run slightly longer depending on what you and your dog are working through.
Brittany will recommend the best-fit program after learning about your dog’s behavior, history, home environment, and your goals. You can begin with the $50 in-home assessment or a free phone consultation.

E-Collar Training

Most trainers recommend at least 6 months. Brittany will assess your dog’s individual readiness during the consultation.
Yes. It is effective across all breeds, sizes, and temperaments when introduced and used correctly.
No. The goal is behavior that becomes reliable with or without the collar. Most dogs can be weaned off for most situations over time.
The Aggressive Dog Training and Reactivity Training programs may be a better starting point. Brittany will assess and recommend the right approach.
Completely normal. Brittany will show you exactly how the tool works, let you feel it yourself, and answer every question before making any recommendation.

Puppy & Obedience Training

Puppy training can begin at 8 weeks. Starting early helps establish good routines before unwanted behaviors become stronger habits.
Yes. Brittany helps create practical potty, crate, feeding, play, and rest routines suited to your home.
Yes. Your puppy receives safe, controlled exposure to people, sounds, handling, surfaces, and everyday environments.
Yes. In-home puppy training helps everyone use the same commands, routines, boundaries, and expectations.
The Dog Obedience Training program may better suit older puppies needing broader obedience and household manners.
No. Brittany adapts the training plan to your dog’s current skills, learning history, behavior, and your goals for life together.
Training may include sit, down, stay, recall, place, leash walking, door manners, polite greetings, focus, and reliable listening.
Yes. Dogs of different ages can learn new skills when training is clear, consistent, appropriately paced, and regularly practiced.
Lessons happen in your home, on your walks, and in the everyday environments where dependable obedience matters most.
Brittany will assess your concerns and may recommend Aggressive Dog Training or Reactivity Training when specialized support is more appropriate.

In-Home Private Training

Lessons happen in your home and in real-life environments where your dog’s behavior affects your everyday routine.
Family members involved in your dog’s daily care are encouraged to participate and follow the same commands and expectations.
Yes. Brittany works with puppies, adult dogs, seniors, and dogs of different breeds, temperaments, histories, and skill levels.
Programs may address obedience, leash pulling, jumping, recall, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, hyperactivity, barking, and difficult household behavior.
Virtual consultations are available for families outside the local service area or those who prefer guidance from home.

Aggression & Reactivity Training

In most cases, no. Brittany will assess your dog’s situation, history, triggers, and safety needs before recommending the most appropriate approach.
Yes, with an appropriate assessment and safety plan. Share your dog’s complete bite history with Brittany before booking the program.
Not always. Brittany will assess whether private training, veterinary support, or a qualified behaviorist offers your dog the safest path forward.
Yes. Training may address fear, guarding, frustration, and aggressive responses toward other dogs through careful management and structured practice.
The Reactivity Training program may be the better fit for barking, lunging, leash reactivity, and difficulty staying calm around triggers.
Reactivity commonly comes from fear, frustration, excitement, uncertainty, or feeling trapped. Brittany identifies what is driving your dog’s individual response.
Most families notice a meaningful shift within the first two or three lessons. Progress depends on your dog’s history, triggers, and practice.
Yes. Training can address reactions toward strangers, visitors, dogs, bikes, and other triggers through structured exposure and clearer communication.
It can in some situations. Brittany will assess the behavior and recommend Reactivity Training or Aggressive Dog Training based on safety needs.
Yes. Training in your real household helps you practice safer responses around the people and animals involved in your daily routine.

Separation Anxiety Training

Yes. Training can build safer alone-time routines, but progress depends on your dog’s history, stress level, environment, and consistency.
Every dog is different. Separation anxiety usually requires gradual progress rather than pushing your dog beyond their current comfort level.
Practice begins with manageable absences below your dog’s panic threshold and increases only when your dog is ready.
Yes. These may be signs of separation distress. Brittany addresses the underlying emotional response, not only the visible behavior.
Sometimes. Brittany will be honest if veterinary care, medication support, or a qualified behavior specialist should become part of the plan.

Virtual Dog Training

Yes. Brittany observes your environment, demonstrates techniques, and coaches you while you practice directly with your dog in real time.
Sessions take place through Zoom. You need a reliable internet connection and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera.
Virtual consultations may address puppy training, obedience, routines, anxiety, barking, behavior concerns, communication, and choosing the most appropriate program.
Gather relevant history, questions, and videos recorded safely. Position your camera where Brittany can clearly observe you and your dog.
Brittany will be honest if your dog would benefit more from an in-home assessment or a specialized local training program.

Service Areas We Cover

Yes. Brittany provides private lessons at client homes throughout the Salt Lake County area. Call to confirm scheduling and availability for your exact address.
Lessons take place in your home and in suitable everyday environments where your dog’s behavior naturally appears.
Training may help with obedience, puppy manners, leash pulling, recall, barking, jumping, reactivity, aggression, anxiety, destructive behavior, and difficulty settling.
Yes. Personalized Zoom consultations are available for families outside the in-home service area or those who prefer online guidance from home.
Tell Brittany what has been happening with your dog. She will listen to your concerns and recommend the most suitable next step.
Reach out before assuming you are outside the service area. Brittany will confirm whether in-home or virtual dog training is available.

Still Have Questions About Training?

If you did not find your answer above, Brittany is happy to help. Reach out and she will point you to the right program and the best next step for you and your dog.

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Areas We Serve

Local service for families who want training that fits
their neighborhood.

Salt Lake Country

Millcreek

Sandy

Holladay

Cottonwood Heights

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