Play To Behave

Pet Behavior Counseling

Courses and Offers

Stop Excessive Barking

If your dog is disrupting your work, your time to relax, embarrassing you on leash, upsetting your neighbors, and more due to excessive barking, this training is for you!

Stop your dog's excessive barking using 3 easy steps. You can have a peaceful home, have neighbors admiring your dog when you get out in the fresh air and have a deeper connection to your dog so you can have... one of life's best friendships. 

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Listen On Leash

Worried about your safety—or embarrassed—whenever you head out for a walk? Whether your dog is big and strong, anxious, or simply overexcited, it’s not about brute force—it’s about strategy.

Discover positive communication-based methods to build trust and teach your dog to walk calmly by your side. Have confidence, knowing your dog is under control, so you can enjoy your time together.

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From Chaos to Calm: Playbook

This playbook will help you turn your high-energy dog from a rowdy troublemaker into a dog that listens and is the loving and loyal friend you’ve always wanted. 

Inside you’ll find 28 plays that give you quick, solutions you can use 'in the moment' to stop unwanted behavior in a way that your dog will understand without sacrificing your loving relationship and deep bond.

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Keep Your Dog Calm

Discover how to keep your dog calm—even if they're high-energy or anxious—when your friends and family visit your home so that you can enjoy your time together. Added Bonus! You will impress your friends and family with a dog they can really admire.

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Improve Your Dog's Behavior

You can have a well-behaved dog that listens, and everyone loves having around. Play To Behave is a proven approach to dog training for improving your dog's behavior. This course will help you better understand, communicate with, and train your dog.  

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The Quick Start Puppy Guide

Your puppy will learn quickly in its first year. You want to avoid unintended behaviors taking hold and make training a part of your weekly routine. That way, you can ensure your puppy learns good behaviors and grows up to be a healthy, happy part of your family.

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Indoor Exercise for Your
High Energy Dog

Have fun with your dog using everyday objects to create an obstacle course for indoor play at home. In this short course, you will discover the joy and deeper connection that comes with having fun and participating in activities with your dog. The skills you and your dog acquire in this course will help to reinforce good behaviors both inside and away from the house.

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Getting Dogs to
Get Along

Are your dogs not getting along? Warning signs, myths, and the actions you can take... to stay safe and keep the peace. In this training, you'll learn 8 common myths about why dogs don't get along, 3 Hallmark Warning Signs of Aggressive Behavior, the Best Actions you can take, how to keep you and your dogs safe "in the moment, and one Specific Training Skill you can use today.

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Play To Behave Membership

No more guesswork or confusion about training, behavior issues, or your dog’s health. Begin with a clear “Start Here” roadmap that covers the basics—communication, health checks, and essential training skills—then dive deeper with our full library of courses, monthly group calls, and a supportive Facebook community. Under the guidance of Dr. Carolyn Lincoln (veterinarian and professional trainer), you’ll build a confident, happy dog and have one of life's best friendships.

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One-One-One with Dr. Carolyn Lincoln

With a one-on-one private video call, Dr. Lincoln can give you behavior and training advice and help you design a management plan tailored to your specific issues.  Note that Dr. Lincoln cannot medically diagnose or prescribe medications over the internet.

 

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