Why ModDog
Every dog deserves the chance to belong.
ModDog began with a simple question: can world-class dog training work remotely, through a system?
It started with Odella.
My first dog had no trainer in the room. What she had was a clear goal, the right protocols, and consistent work over time.
Odella answered the question that started ModDog: thoughtful training can work beyond the training room. ModDog is what we built next.
The gap is not effort. It is proof.
Dog owners invest time, attention, and money in training. But when it matters most, there is rarely a clear way to show what a dog has learned. Too often, the answer is simply no.
Stephen R. Chan, Founder
A better standard for dog behavior.
Set meaningful goals.
Owners start with the real outcome they want for their dog and daily life.
Follow expert-built protocols.
Every session has a practical next step, built around the dog in front of you.
Build a record over time.
Progress becomes a clearer picture of what a dog can do, not a one-time test.
Clinical perspective
What clinicians see.
The value of a well-trained therapy dog reaches beyond the patient. It can change the experience of care for everyone in the room.
“At a large psychiatric group working in hospitals and outpatient settings, we brought pet therapy into locked mental health units. Not only the patients, but staff found it essential and looked forward to the pet visits.”
“We did not have therapy dogs, but I agree they would have been very beneficial, not just for our pediatric patients. They could have helped some of my staff as well.”
A well-trained dog changes everything.
The right protocols. The right support. A record that grows with every dog.