This consultation was developed to help all those soon to be parents. The first thing a parent is concerned about is the welfare and safety of the child. You love your dog, but wonder how he will respond to such a radical change about to occur in his home. Will he be fine with the baby? Gosh, I hope he doesn’t try to hurt the baby!

This consultation will show parents to be, all the things you can do to make the baby onboard experience a happy event for all, including your dog. Let’s face it; the dog was your canine baby for sometime, now his world is about to change. Why not help to make the new baby a positive experience for the dog. What you invest in time and training prior to the baby being born will go a long way to starting your child and dog’s relationship out on the right foot.

Never wait till the baby is born to introduce the dog to the concept of a baby in the house. You do not want to associate negative experiences and new house rules with the baby onboard!

If you’re planning on having children or just found out your going to have a baby, this consultation is for you. Don’t wait! The more time you have available to work with your dog the better results you will obtain.

Documentation is provided to the dog owner that can be used as a future reference guide. Every session ends with several minutes set aside for “Ask the Canine Behavior Counselor”.

First you will be requested complete an extensive background form regarding various aspects of your pet’s behavior, health and lifestyle. Next I make a behavior assessment and treatment plan that includes some reference to the reason for the behavior.

You will then be provided a full explanation for the behavior. This is an important aspect of behavior case management. Understanding what your pet is doing and the reason why is often a big relief and a crucial step in resolving the problem. Such knowledge also helps you develop the patience and understanding necessary to implement the recommended behavior modification strategies.

It is important to understand that many unwanted behaviors are actually normal behaviors that are being performed out of context or inappropriately from an owner’s perspective. A dog that is biting strangers is not necessarily a “bad” dog but rather maybe reacting aggressively to cope with his fear of physical contact with a stranger.

Once you understand the reason for your pet’s behavior, a behavioral treatment plan will be developed specifically for you and your pet. In addition, communication with the counselor via e-mail is available to provide support and answer questions as you begin to implement the recommendations.

Note: Any type of dog behavior modification requires a commitment from both the counselor and the client to work together to find an acceptable solution. Success can only be achieved if the client is willing to implement the treatment plan recommended by the Canine Behavior Counselor.

Dog Modification Training:

Pre-requisite: Client must have completed a "Behavior Problem" Private Consultation with Canine Behavior Counselor.

The Canine Behavior Counselor and client identified the dog’s environmental triggers during the behavior problem consultation. The counselor provided the client recommendations and a treatment plan to implement with the dog.

The client now wishes to schedule an additional one on one controlled training session. The training session gives the client an opportunity to practice handling the dog’s problem behavior in a controlled training environment.

The goal of the training session is to help the client gain confidence in managing his dog’s behavior. In addition, the Canine Behavior Counselor coaches the client on new tools and techniques to apply to the situation.

If don't see a service description that fits your specific need, send me an e-mail with your special request. My clients and their dogs are very important to me...let me see if I can help! Send me an E-mail!

This consultation was developed to help dog owners get started down the right path for building a healthy relationship with their dog. The key is to understand how your dog processes information and responds to his environment. Once you understand how your dog functions in his environment, you are well on your way to developing a great family dog.

You will be provided helpful advice on how to stop some common unwanted behaviors before they even start. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Do you know the best way to teach your dog? Find out! You receive a free "Your Dog's Personality Profile" evaluation by the Canine Behavior Counselor.

Documentation is provided to the dog owner that can be used as a future reference guide. Every session ends with several minutes set aside for “Ask the Canine Behavior Counselor”.

Thinking about adopting a dog? Great idea! Why shop when you can adopt, and save a life.

It's official you decided to add a furry friend to the family. But are you now feeling a little overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to find the right dog for you?

You want be sure that the dog you are interested in acquiring will fit your lifestyle and have a temperament that will enable him to blend into his new home.

Let me help you on this very important decision. After all this is a lifetime commitment, or at least I think it should be. Looks are only fur deep. Do not make your decision to acquire a dog solely on cosmetics. It is important to take the dog’s lifestyle requirements and yours into consideration so you are both happy with your decision.

I have very reliable contacts throughout the entire animal rescue community in my area. These contacts give me the ability to help you locate good adoption candidates.

I can coordinate a meeting for both you and I to meet some adoption candidates at an upcoming animal rescue event.

I have been very blessed to have had the opportunity to interact with many of the animal rescue founders and volunteers from my local community. All give much time and TLC to the rescued dogs in their rescue program!

Congratulations! Adding a puppy to your life can be very exciting and fun. To develop a puppy into a great family dog is 100% an owner responsibility. Great dogs don’t just happen they are developed. This consultation was developed to brief new puppy owners on what they can do to help encourage their puppy to grow into a happy and well balanced family dog.

Documentation is provided to the dog owner that can be used as a future reference guide. Every session ends with several minutes set aside for “Ask the Canine Behavior Counselor”.

You think you found the perfect dog to share your life with, but you would feel better getting a second opinion on the temperament of the dog. Will this dog blend into a life style filled with children? Is this dog have a good temperament that will allow me to bring this dog around other people and their dogs?

The Temperament Test will specifically screen the dog for potential behaviors that could lead to aggressive acts and potential bites to adults and children.