All training begins with an evaluation: this is a visit that lasts about 90 minutes where we will do a deep dive into things like what you are seeing from your animal, how it is affecting the family, and what the journey might look like. The evaluation will give us a foundation for some initial changers toward the goals.

In following sessions, we’ll build on that foundation to build skills in both the human and animal family members. Sessions typically last about an hour.

Learning and behavior change take time, so the emphasis is on strategies that are doable and sustainable for everyone.

Each visit concludes with a training summary that recounts everything we discussed during the visit as well as the action items for the family to work on before the next session.

Some families do best with weekly sessions, others prefer once per month or anything in between, so I am happy to provide support via email to adjust for progress or challenges between visits.

As a Fear Free Certified Professional, I am committed to meeting animals and families where they are.  I strongly believe in ethical, science-based training methods that prioritize behavioral and emotional welfare. Taking an enrichment-focused approach helps families better understand how to support their animals and share a happy, healthy life.

Coaching is geared toward families who need guidance in supporting healthy behaviors as part of their regular routine. Most popular skills requested include:

• Basic skills for new adoptions

• Walking skills, like pulling and reactivity

• Reducing inappropriate barking

• Housetraining

• Ability to settle

• Overcoming fear of strangers

• Overcoming resource guarding