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Mari Fetzer : Regulation-First, Certified Dog Trainer - New York, NY by Mari Fetzer
With 12 weeks, we’re not just installing skills - we’re rewiring patterns, proofing them under pressure, and normalizing a new baseline for real lasting behavior change.
What 12 weeks unlocks that 4 sessions can’t: Across three phases we move from stabilization to generalization to automaticity. First, we downshift the nervous system and build clear safety signals so your dog can actually learn. Next, we take those same protocols into real life - doorways, guests, walks, recoveries -so regulation holds steady when the world isn’t cooperating. Finally, we shift from “trainer present” to “guardian‑led,” extending durations, adding distance and distraction, and stress‑testing until calm and cooperation are the default, not the exception. By week twelve, you won’t be managing emergencies, you’ll be running a rhythm your dog trusts, with faster resets, fewer spikes, and skills that stick without constant micromanagement.