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Mission Statement:

The goal is to help build a bridge of understanding and communication between two very different species, the human and the canine. I want to help dog owners see the world through their dog’s eyes.  When you understand how your dog functions in his environment, you have begun a wonderful journey of building a strong healthy relationship with him.

The canine is a direct decedent of the wolf.  Most of the traits of the wild wolf have long been breed out the canine we share our home with today.  One thing that does remain the same today, in both the wolf and the canine, is the need to have a strong, stable, and organized pack.  Pack stability, strength and organization comes from a calm assertive pack leader setting the code of behavior for the pack to follow.

 I want to help the dog owner to understand that the key element to maintain a balanced happy dog is to become the canine's calm and assertive pack leader. A dog that doesn't trust its human to be a good pack leader becomes unbalanced and often exhibits unwanted or anti-social behaviors.

I rehabilitate unbalanced dogs and educate owners on canine behavior.

Rehabilitation never involves yelling or hitting a dog.  Mutual respect should be at the heart of all relationships, including the one with your dog. 

Bad Dog Behaviors...

Most dog behavior problems develop for one of three reasons. First, a dog with little or no obedience training can quickly begin to exhibit bad dog behavior. There are countless ways to do something wrong, but only one way to do it right. Unless an owner communicates with his dog about what he expects from him, there's no way for the dog to know what is appropriate. Second, a puppy's seemingly innocent conduct can be reinforced by an inexperienced owner, which leads to dog behavior problems as an adult. A puppy jumping up at your leg for attention may be cute, but an 80 pound adult dog jumping on guests isn't. Third, some dog breeds were created for specific jobs that can predispose them to behavior that people find problematic. Examples include beagles that bark too much or terriers that dig up the flowerbed.

The bad news is that of the three causes of dog behavior problems, the majority could have been avoided with knowledge and proper training. The good news is that, regardless of the source, bad dog behavior can be fixed with a little patience

Specializing in:

• Aggression

• Barking

• Bolting out the door

• Biting

• Chewing

• Defecation Problems

• Fears and Phobias

• Housetraining

• Jumping Up

• Marking

• Pulling on the Leash

• Separation Anxiety

• Shyness

• Submissive Urination

Important Note: Canine Behavior Counselor will conduct the private consultation in the client's home (within a 15 mile radius from Mechanicsburg, PA 17050).  A client living outside the 15 miles radius may be requested to travel to the Canine Behavior Counselor or be willing to pay a "distance and time" compensation charge for the extra distance traveled outside the defined service area.

Distance and Time Compensation Table  From Zip Code 17050:

Contact Information:

E-mail: k9counselor@dogswithbehaviorproblems.com

Phone Number: (717) 418-0677