How Canine Coverage™ Works: The New Way to Protect Your Dog’s Behavior for Life
- Zachary Pezanko
- Nov 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 9
No dog should lose their home, or their life, because of behavior problems. That’s why we built Canine Coverage™: a simple, affordable, lifelong way to get expert help when your dog's emotions or behavior start to spiral.
If you’ve faced the endless barking, lunging, aggression, or shutdowns, you know how fast it goes from “we’ll figure it out” to “we don’t know what to do.”
With Canine Coverage™, you don’t have to waste hours searching through dozens of local dog trainers or deal with the red tape of vet referrals like traditional pet insurance. We make it simple to get the help you and your dog deserve: quickly, affordably, and for life.
Here’s how Canine Coverage™ works, step-by-step.
Step 1: Join the Membership
You start by joining for $49 a month and creating your dog’s profile. Simple info like their name, age, breed, background, and home life.
Once you join, you immediately get:
Access to the Affective Academy, our growing online video library for behavior rehab and dog knowledge.
Community support from like-minded dog owners who are all committed to the same cause.
Entry into your 90-day warm-up (explained below) period before your coverage begins.
Why We Created the 90-Day Waiting Period
The 90-day waiting period isn’t about delay, it’s about doing what’s best for your dog.
Here’s why it exists (and why it matters):
To prevent panic-purchasing. We don’t believe in just taking your money during emotional emergencies. That’s when you get rushed into the wrong decisions.
To protect trainer quality. Great behavior trainers don’t take shortcuts, and we won’t overload them just to move faster.
To learn your dog’s baseline. Those 90 days help us understand your dog before any behavior problem defines them.
This isn’t just a random policy, it’s part of our culture. We believe in doing what’s right, not what’s fast.
Step 2: Fast Track Option (For Dogs Who Need Help Now)
We get it. Some dogs simply can’t wait another day for their problems, and that’s okay.
If your dog is already struggling with extreme reactivity, fear, or aggression, you can apply for our Fast Track Option.
Here’s how:
Fill out an application for our Fast Track Option
Give a one-time payment of $1,199
If you're accepted, you get immediate help. No waiting period.
And you get a year of coverage built in, at no extra cost.
It’s perfect for urgent behavior problems that need expert help today, while still giving you long-term peace of mind.
You get both behavior fixed now and built-in protection for the next year.
Step 3: When Behavior Changes, You’re Covered
Once your coverage activates (or instantly for Fast Track members), you can file a Behavior Claim™ anytime your dog starts showing serious issues.
No vet referral. No complex process.
Just describe what’s happening, and we’ll review your claim as fast as possible.
Step 4: Get Matched with a Certified Affective Canines Trainer
Once your claim is approved, we connect you with a Certified Affective Canines Trainer, someone who specializes in emotional behavior, not just obedience commands.
You’ll receive:
An email with a booking link to schedule your first session.
A unique, realistic plan designed around your dog’s emotions and your lifestyle.
Everything is included with your membership. No hidden fees. No per-session upsells.
Step 5: We Work the Case Together
Your trainer builds a personalized plan focused on your dog’s emotional wellbeing and real behavior change.
Our process focuses on:
Understanding why your dog feels the way they do
Using play to rebuild trust
Helping your dog feel confident throughout this process, not controlled
We stay in touch through your Canine Coverage member portal and adjust the plan as your dog improves.
When your case is complete, you’ll receive a written summary, follow-up tips, and tools to prevent relapse.
Step 7: We Stay in Your Corner for Life
We’re not a “one-and-done” dog training program. We’re a lifelong support system for your dog’s emotional health.
That means you can message us anytime for help or advice and if any new behavior problem or issue pop up in the future, you’ll never have to start over with another trainer or pay thousands again.
Each year includes:
One covered behavior case
Full access to Affective Academy
24/7 chat support and prevention coaching
The longer you stay covered, the more stable and confident your dog becomes. Because prevention beats reaction when it comes to dog behavior problems, every time.
Our Promise to Dogs
At the core of Canine Coverage™ is a belief that never changes: No dog should lose their home because of misunderstood behavior.
We believe behavior problems are communication, not defiance, and every dog deserves to be understood.
We built Canine Coverage™ not just for your dog, but for every dog who’s ever been misunderstood.
Quick Recap
Join the Movement | Protect your dog's future for just $49/month |
90-Day Warm-Up | Build prevention & learn about your dog before problems start |
Fast Track Option | $1,199 for urgent help + a full year of coverage built in. |
File an Easy Claim | Get expert help fast when behavior changes, no extra charge |
We Work the Case | Your dog gets real, lasting change for their issues. |
You Stay Covered for Life | Keep your dog protected year after year. |
You don’t need to navigate behavior problems alone or spend thousands every time something goes wrong.
With Canine Coverage™, help is always within reach. Affordable, simple, and long lasting.
Because peace of mind shouldn’t be a one-time purchase. It should be part of having a dog.
So excited!!