FAQ: Should I get training again if my dog already did a program?

If your dog finished a training program but a behavior has come back, or a brand-new issue has shown up, it’s normal to wonder:

“Do I really need more training? We already paid for this.”

The short answer: training probably worked… your dog just changed.

Behavior changes after training are normal

Dogs aren’t machines; they go through emotional and hormonal phases throughout life. So new behavior problems often show up after training ends because they weren’t happening yet during the program.

Common triggers:

• Different periods

• Big life changes (move, new baby, new pet)

• Trauma or a scary event

• Lack of proper outlets

• Pain, aging, or physical discomfort

Training didn’t “wear off.”

Your dog just might have entered a new chapter.

The problem isn’t the trainer, it’s the system

Most training programs work like this:

1. Pay a large upfront cost

2. Get a set number of sessions

3. Program ends

When life throws a curveball later, support is gone. So families repeat the cycle: Training, improvement, new trigger, pay again

Most owners don’t need a second program; they need ongoing support when new issues appear.

Where Canine Coverage™ fits in

Canine Coverage™ exists so families don’t have to spend thousands every time their dog struggles again.

Membership includes:

• 1 100% covered behavior claim per year, every year

• 90-day initial waiting period

• $0 due when new issues happen after waiting period

• Virtual support + chat guidance anytime

• Affective Academy video library

• Exclusive member discounts

• Cancel anytime

Instead of restarting from zero when something changes, your dog is already covered.

Not sure what’s best for your dog?

Before you invest in another training program, compare the options here:

What’s Best for Your Dog? Dog Training vs. Pet Insurance vs. Canine Coverage

If a new issue shows up after training, it doesn’t mean you failed or the trainer failed, it means your dog hit a new stage of life. And that’s natural.

Support shouldn’t end just because the program did.