Affective Canines helps people when their dog has developed serious behavioral problems. Over years of training Military Working Dogs, we learned that their behavior had to be fulfilling, reliable, and built to last. That's the standard we bring to every dog we help now. We don't offer normal dog training. Instead, we specialize in behavior intervention and rehabilitation. This means we step in and resolve complex issues like severe aggression, reactivity, and other behavioral issues. Our goal is simple: to step in when no one else will, and make sure no dog loses their home, or their life, because of behavior issues.

We work with dogs at risk of losing everything because of their behavior problems. Our Behavioral Intervention services are built for these cases, the ones most people won’t take. Each dog is admitted for 4–8 weeks of immersive rehabilitation while we handle the behavior from start to finish. It’s specifically for dogs dealing with extreme aggression, reactivity, or other complex behavior problems that haven't been resolved anywhere else.

We’re based in Richmond, Virginia and work with dogs throughout the entire state of Virginia. If you have a dog in Virginia with serious behavior issues, you’re in the right place. If you’re outside of Virginia and feel like this is what your dog needs, you’re more than welcome to apply or reach out. Dogs who need this level of rehabilitation shouldn’t go without help because of location alone.

Affective Canines Behavioral Interventions begin at $15,000. This is designed to resolve their behavior issues properly, so you’re not dealing with it for the next 5-10+ years of your dog’s life. We only take on a very small number of dogs at a time, so everything is tailored to your specific dog and the level of work required. We do offer payment options for those who need flexibility, and we can walk you through what that will look like. See Behavioral Intervention for more details.

That’s exactly the kind of case we specialize in. Many of the dogs we take on have a bite history or behavior that has already become unsafe. That’s why we exist: to fully resolve these issues, so both you and your dog can live normally again. Your dog is not too far gone.

You can start by filling out our application. We’ll take a look at your dog’s situation and let you know if we're the right fit! Click here to apply