FirstBarkRachel gave me a new relationship with my dog. We bonded deeply after working with her. He is a much happier dog now and more confident. It was a priceless experience. She is very professional and experienced. The analysis of my dogs and their interactions was very interesting. She was very upfront and honest with her view of improving our situation.
UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services - Fetch & Fable
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
About UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services - Fetch & Fable
UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services provides professional behavior support for dogs facing fear, anxiety, reactivity, and arousal regulation challenges. Founded by Rachel McMichael, CDBC, CBCC-KA, UpSwing offers a relationship-centered, enrichment heavy, reward-based approach grounded in deep compassion and years of hands-on behavioral experience. Services include virtual and in-person consultations, custom behavior plans, and coaching that meets both ends of the leash. Serving Armstrong County, parts of Butler and surrounding areas. UpSwing supports meaningful change by building trust, easing stress, and creating practical pathways forward, for sensitive dogs and the people who love them!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Leash training
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Trick training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Animal Behavior Consultant
- Animal Behavior Consultants
- Behavior Changes
- Behavioral Change
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Behavioral Health
- Canine Behavior Consultant
- Canine Enrichment
- Continuing Education
- Custom Training Sessions
- Day Learning
- Dog Instructor
- Dog Jumping
- Dog Park
- Enrichment Assistance
- Family Dog
- Initial Behavior Consult
- Lesson Plans
- Pet Dogs
- Positive Dog Trainer
- Scratchboard Training
- Shelter Dog
- Single Training
- Trainer & Behavior
- Trainer Training
- Training Session
- Training packages
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- CDBC
- Training team
- CBCC-KA
Customer reviews
Google listing5
23 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Confident dog 3
- Skilled 3
- Behavior modification 2
- Behavioral issues 2
- Fearful dog 2
- Knowledge of dogs 2
All 10 topics
- Listening dog 2
- Positive reinforcement 2
- Rescue dog 2
- Trick training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Rachel is so knowledgeable and compassionate. She helped us through a difficult time with our fearful dog. Highly recommend!
Rachel is an excellent trainer. She is very thorough and detailed throughout the whole process. I went to Rachel with help for my rescue dog. He has severe anxiety and vision issues. Rachel was able to provide me with step by step techniques that enabled my dog to feel at ease. R…Read full reviewClose full review
Rachel is an excellent trainer. She is very thorough and detailed throughout the whole process. I went to Rachel with help for my rescue dog. He has severe anxiety and vision issues. Rachel was able to provide me with step by step techniques that enabled my dog to feel at ease. Rachel also showed me basic commands and advanced techniques for behavioral issues. Rachel is extremely compassionate and patient with all her clients. I highly recommend Rachel if you want a successful outcome in your dog training.
Rachel is amazing!!! I don't know where to begin. My dogs adore her! She has worked with my 1 year old Lab Mix, Lizzie Sue, on multiple occasions for advanced enrichment activities, one-on-one training, introductions at daycare, and most recently group Trick Dog Training Class…Read full reviewClose full review
Rachel is amazing!!! I don't know where to begin. My dogs adore her! She has worked with my 1 year old Lab Mix, Lizzie Sue, on multiple occasions for advanced enrichment activities, one-on-one training, introductions at daycare, and most recently group Trick Dog Training Classes. I have noticed a huge difference in her since working with Rachel. She's more attentive and listens so much better! The biggest difference is how I have learned to be patient with her and how to properly ask her to do the things. Rachel's skills, knowledge, and passion shine through with everything that she does. We love Rachel and look forward to working with her more in the future!
Rachel is awesome! She truly has a passion for teaching dogs (and their owners). She was a wonderful resource when I fell into the world of trick training with my youngest dog. If you're in need of a wonderful trainer, look no further!
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