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We Specialize in Changing Dog Behavior

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your dog companion feel safe and learn important life skills using scientifically proven, practical, and humane methods.

We Specialize in Dog Behavior

Does your dog have a behavior challenge?

Learning new skills is a process and we strive to make it motivating, fun and safe.

 

Together we have 40+ years of experience in the field of dog behavior. We will give you the tools and support you need to make a positive change in your dog’s life.

Our Dog Behavior Services

We work the full scale from mild to severe cases and all ages, breed combinations or sizes, intact or neutered/spayed, and gender. We work with, but not limited to, the following behaviors. Do you have a special case you would like to discuss? Reach out and let’s talk – we are happy to talk about it.

  • Dog reactivity/aggression
  • People reactivity/aggression
  • Leash reactivity
  • Fear and anxiety-based behavior
  • Separation anxiety
  • Resource guarding
  • Reactive startle responses
  • Fear of going to the vet
  • Incorporating new dog into an animal household
  • Intra-dog conflicts
  • Cat and dog introductions
  • Preparing a dog for the arrival of a baby and assimilate dog to baby
  • Impulse control behaviors
  • Compulsive behaviors
  • Noise sensitivity
  • Barking
  • Comprehensive socialization program for puppies
  • Apartment living challenges with a dog
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Private Dog Behavior Consults

Our goal for working together is to help you build a meaningful and healthy relationship with your dog. A behavior consultation allows us to consider a variety of factors, including history, your dog's current living environment, interaction patterns and further examination of your dog’s unwanted behaviors. We will provide a road map to address those behaviors and provide the support you need to enact that plan. We offer the option of different packages depending on the severity of the behavior problem and the level of support you would like. We provide in-home and virtual consultations specified to your needs.

Rescue & Shelter Dog Support

We are passionate about supporting the people who work tirelessly to find rescue dogs new homes. We partner with several rescue groups and shelters in the area. We assist with staff training; foster support and assisting new adopters; and we offer behavior evaluations, safety assessments, and educational webinars. If your rescue group or shelter need assistance with education, hands on support or building and tracking behavior performance we can help.

Are you ready to start a new chapter with your dog?

what our dog behavior clients say

Vivian has been aiding in training my rescue Moose and me. Moose had been in multiple shelters was never really socialized. He has come such along way with their guidance. Always available for hints and providing written plans. I can honestly say they are the reason Moose now has a home and no longer a shelter dog!
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Patricia T.
We have been through several dog trainers for our reactive puppy, but didn't make progress until we worked with Vivian! She explained things clearly, had a calm presence and had ample knowledge of techniques. 100% would recommend!
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Sarah F.
My daughter just moved off campus into an apartment and brought her dog from home to her new place. The transition has been harder than she expected so we looked and called around for someone to advise her and help with ideas to ease our Maltese into her new home.

I left messages for many dog trainers to find help. Jackie was quick to respond with a call and took the time to ask questions about what the challenges were that the dog and my daughter were facing. She truly listened and gave us great ideas to try. What I loved was that she cared. Jackie wasn't just selling her services, actually she never even pitched me. She was centered on helping with ideas and then I actually at the end asked how to pay her and she said to try the suggestions first and if she struggled after to call her back for an on-site consultation with my daughter. Jackie suggested for training class that could help my daughter too.

What a difference from the other calls that I received... the other trainers didn't really ask what we were dealing with, they were too busy selling their services. Jackie took the time to understand our scenario and advised accordingly! What a true professional!!! We are registering for a training class and can't wait to meet her!
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Darcy S.