Dog Behavior Consultations

Private Dog Training

Private, in-home training and behavior counseling services available throughout the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/Saint Paul Metro) as well as Willmar, Minnesota & surrounding areas.

Some dogs’ behavior concerns are too involved and/or serious to be dealt with in an obedience class setting. In such cases private, in-home consultations and training allow for a much more thorough and comprehensive approach to retraining behaviors. For issues such as:

  • Aggression (towards dogs or people)
  • Anxiety
  • Not able to settle/relax
  • Nuisance barking
  • Resource guarding
  • Fear
  • Or a number of other behavioral problems,

I recommend owners contact a canine behavior specialist to schedule an appointment.

In-Home Consultation

When working with dog owners, each client and case is met with individualized attention and concern. Consultations are conducted at the client’s home. This allows for a greater opportunity for a thorough assessment of the concerning behavior(s) and the contributing factors. Each case is met with a comprehensive assessment and is then guided through a detailed, individualized behavior retraining program.

On average a behavior consultation takes two hours to complete, but could be shorter or longer depending on the complexity of the dog’s behavior concerns. Clients are given continual and unlimited support as they progress through a behavior retraining program. This is done through phone and/or e-mail conversations at no additional charge.

Emphasis is first placed on educating the dog owner in a better understanding of the behavior problem, and better teaching and management skills. I then take these skills and teach you how to successfully apply them to your dog’s retraining program. Equal emphasis is placed upon empowering both the owner and the dog with the skills and tools that they need to succeed.

Clients may also be encouraged to enroll in an obedience class in order to continue building on their dog’s behavior training program and reliability in social settings.

Call me today to discuss your dog’s educational needs or to schedule a private behavior consult.