Discover If You Fit The "Threshold"
Move Beyond Overwhelm—Get Expert Clarity in 9 Weeks
If daily life with your dog feels unpredictable, stressful, and exhausting—barking, lunging, or anxious reactions at every turn—you are not alone.
Spaces are limited to 9 dedicated owner-dog teams per cohort, and we expect it to fill fast. Join a group of owners who are as committed as you are to real results—not just another class.”
In just a few minutes, you’ll receive a personalized profile across four key areas: Behaviour Severity, Group Suitability, Owner Readiness, and Training Foundations. This assessment doesn’t just give you a score—it highlights strengths and areas for support, ensuring your next step is informed and purposeful.
Threshold is led by accredited behaviour professional, Shannon Noonan, CDBC, using welfare-first, evidence-based methods. This application process protects your dog’s wellbeing, your investment, and the safety of all participants, increasing your odds of success within the group.
Join a community of owners who are ready for positive change and expert guidance. Start your free, confidential assessment now to see if Threshold is right for you.
You’ll get direct access to a specialist behaviourist who’s worked with hundreds of dogs just like yours, using data-driven methods, with a curriculum based on advanced nervous system regulation—not quick fixes or beginner obedience.
Threshold: The Masterclass
Premium Group Program for Owners of Reactive & Over-Aroused Dogs
What Is It?
A high-touch, 9-week, small-group masterclass for owners whose biggest frustrations are leash reactivity, over-arousal, and “hair-trigger” behaviour in real-world settings.
Limited to 9 owner-dog teams per cohort.
How Does It Work?
- 9 Weeks. 9 Dogs. Exclusive Cohort.
- Each week: 3 dogs participate in live, coached training (“working spots”); all other owners attend as observers, learning from every case.
- Every dog receives 3 highly-focused working sessions over the course—spread out to allow for practice, recovery, and growth between appearances.
- Observation is an active experience: As an observer, you receive coaching, Q&A, real-time feedback, practical demonstrations, and structured “homework”—so that every week you’re building skills, not just watching.
When is it?
- Dates TBD - based on program interest.
The Science & Structure
- Curriculum is built around “threshold skills” and nervous system regulation— moving your dog from explosive/reactive to steady and responsive.
- Each session targets a core challenge (leash reactivity, arousal & impulse control, environmental triggers).
- Cohort format means you benefit from real case studies in addition to your own (3 dogs x 9 weeks = 27 real scenarios).
- In-person (plus possible observer remote/virtual options depending on interest).
- Weekday sessions; same time each week (owner commitment required as for private training).
Who Is It For?
- Owners of dogs who are leash reactive, easily over-aroused, or quickly escalate in public/novel settings.
- People who want specialist support but need a more accessible or sustainable alternative to private sessions.
- Owners committed to attending, participating, and practicing between sessions.
- Resource Guarding, Non-Stop Barking, and Fear of Novel environments/people will also be considered for the program.
Pricing & Commitment
- $900 total per dog/owner pair for the full 9-week masterclass (payment plans may be available).
- Each working session delivers the focused benefit of a private session—and you get 6 extra weeks of live learning, support, and observation.
- Extremely limited spots; applications are reviewed for fit and cohort balance.
What You Get
- 3 in-person, hands-on coaching sessions with your own dog.
- 9 weeks of professional group coaching, expert Q&A, and clinical insight.
- Exposure to 8+ other real-life cases, problems, and solutions—multiply your learning by 9.
- Accountability, homework, clarity, and a sense of expertise other owners envy.
Not a Fit If…
- Your dog’s primary challenge is separation anxiety or car/travel phobia (these issues require individual protocols).
- You can’t commit to consistent weekday attendance or your dog is unsafe around other dogs/people.
Outcomes
- Greater confidence and skill in reading, managing, and changing your own dog’s behaviour.
- Expanded behavioural toolkit—so reactivity and arousal aren’t “just who your dog is.”
- A supportive learning tribe for ongoing connection and progress.
Your Readiness Profile: Four Key Dimensions
Behaviour Severity
Measures the intensity and frequency of your dog’s reactive or challenging behaviours, including triggers and bite history, to ensure group safety.
Group Suitability
Assesses your dog’s ability to participate safely and productively in a structured group, including proximity to other dogs and recovery time.
Owner Readiness
Evaluates your commitment, consistency, and openness to a group learning format—key factors for success in a nine-week masterclass.
Training Foundations
Looks at your dog’s current routines, responsiveness, and engagement with rewards to determine readiness for advanced group learning.
Is Your Dog Ready for the Next Step?
This program is for you if:
✓ You’ve already tried group or private classes and need a higher level of support to stay accountable and keep progressing
✓You've done a behaviour consult but did not prioritize private follow up sessions or the price point was out of your budget at the time
✓ Your dog’s reactivity or over-arousal makes public walks difficult
✓ You want to understand why behaviours happen—not just suppress them
Not a fit if:
✗ Your dog is only struggling with separation anxiety or travel
✗ You can’t attend most sessions
Take five minutes to tell me about you and your dog—if it’s a great mutual fit, I’ll personally invite you to join the next Masterclass