An estimated 150,000 dogs will be bitten by rattlesnakes in the United States this year. Our 12-station full-immersion course trains your dog to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes by scent, sound, and sight — in a fully controlled environment where they are never at risk.
Head trainer Brittany Morano brings 20+ years of professional experience — including service dog and Hollywood animal training. Working alongside expert snake handlers, she's developed a course that uses live rattlesnakes in secure, shatterproof containment units. Your dog learns to recognize real threats — and avoid them at home and on the trail.
Our course moves through three deliberate phases, each containing scent, sound, sight, and proofing stations. 01 Full Sensory Introduction establishes foundational avoidance. 02 Behavior Modification forms the negative association using adverse stimuli. 03 Avoidance Affirmation locks in the correct response through positive reinforcement. Every dog finishes with Full Sensory Exposure — a final, real-world proofing encounter that verifies lasting avoidance.
Ours is the most complete rattlesnake avoidance training program available. Period.