Shadow Program
Dog Psychology Shadow Program
Train with Head Behaviorist Colleen Steckloff
Our Shadow Program is designed for both experienced dog trainers looking to sharpen their skills and beginners interested in launching a career in dog behavior. This immersive, hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from our Head Behaviorist, Colleen Steckloff.
You’ll follow Colleen closely throughout the day as she works with clients, rehabilitates aggressive and fearful dogs, and leads structured pack exercises. But this isn’t just an observational experience—you’ll be actively involved in the work, learning by doing and becoming a real part of the pack.
Colleen customizes each day to challenge you at your current level, offering personalized insights and guidance based on your experience and goals.
Program Details:
Full-day sessions: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hands-on experience with real clients and dogs
Tailored to your skill level
To inquire about pricing and availability, please email dave@lak9s.com and include the dates you’re interested in booking.
“If you like to learn something unique, you have to be taught by unique people. Colleen is unique as a person and as a dog trainer! She is very experienced in bringing dogs with behavior issues back in balance and to train people to lead their dogs, so they can follow. She knows solutions if you think there are no solutions anymore. During my shadowing time we were working with her board & train dogs with different techniques & methods and I also joined her at her client’s house visits. Both gave me great insides which I can apply during my work as a dog trainer which has made me and my work here in Europe more unique too! My clients realized straight away my growth as a trainer upon my return from L.A. So it was totally worth it to travel from the Netherlands to the U.S. for this unique experience. And I will for sure return!”
