How it works.

I would email you a questionnaire. Based on that information I will create a behavior modification plan for your dog and people he works with. We will begin with a phone consultation during which I will be clarifying information and giving you instructions to begin working. I will email you hand outs. I will also provide you with video demonstrations as necessary. I my use Skype or cloud to clarify information between us. The fee for long distance behavior modification is $55.00 per hour and includes the emails and videos and phone consultations.

 

How can you train my dog without seeing him in person?

The truth is that any dog trainer or dog behavior consultant who is reputable will be training and teaching you to work with your dog. Any thing less and you are getting ripped off. Dogs learn to behave differently for different people. Just because your dog will behavior for the dog trainer doesn't mean he will behave for you. Dogs also learn to behave differently at different locations. We call this place learning.

With the knowledge I will give you, you will be able to train any dog you live with in the future that may have the same challenge with perhaps minor changes to your skills depending on the problem.

 

What is the difference between a dog trainer and a dog behavior consultant?

At dog trainer may  or may not have any training. Most dog training courses are about 6 -12 weeks. A dog trainer is qualified to teach your dog sit, down, stay, come and heel. They may not have education or experience on using positive methods and canine learning and behavior.

A dog behavior consultant (behavior specialist, dog psychologist) has formal education and ongoing education. Most but not all are certified. (certification is new to this field.) All will have knowledge and education in medical contribution to behavior, nutrition, neuropsychology, normal and abnormal behavior, canine body language and communication, brain development stages, positive techniques for modifying behavior and understanding of the science behind the canine brain, behavior and learning. The understanding of what techniques work for modifying behaviors and what won’t work. They should also have the ability of umweldt – understanding and seeing the world through the dogs mind and senses.