Answers to Your Questions

  • All new behavior cases begin with an Initial Behavior Consultation. This first appointment helps us understand what is going on, identify the most important concerns, and determine the most appropriate next steps for you and your dog.

  • The Initial Behavior Consultation is $295. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your appointment, and that deposit is applied to the total cost of the consultation.

  • The Initial Behavior Consultation is approximately 90 minutes.


  • New clients begin with the Initial Behavior Consultation. Ongoing support, including rechecks, focused check-ins, and behavior modification packages, is available after that first appointment when it is the right fit for your dog and household.


  • Yes. Continued support may include Behavior Rechecks, Targeted Check-Ins, or behavior modification support packages, depending on your dog’s needs, your goals, and the kind of help that will be most useful in daily life.

  • Appointments are available in person or by Zoom. The format is chosen based on what is safest and most practical for your dog and household.


  • I help with a wide range of behavior concerns, including aggression, fears and phobias, anxiety-related behavior, separation-related problems, repetitive behavior, elimination issues, destructive behavior, excessive vocalization, ingestive disorders, impulsivity, and other serious behavior concerns.

  • After you book your consultation, you will receive confirmation and then complete your contract and intake materials before the appointment. The goal is to gather enough information to make the consultation productive without overwhelming you with unnecessary paperwork.


  • The intake process is designed to stay as lean as possible. You will complete the essentials before the appointment, and additional details can be discussed together as needed.



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  • Some sessions may be recorded for note-taking and case documentation. This may include Zoom sessions and, when appropriate, in-person sessions, with consent obtained at the time of recording or through signed documents.


  • No one can ethically promise a specific result in behavior work, and I will never guarantee an outcome I cannot control. What I can offer is a thoughtful, evidence-based process and clear guidance as we work together to help your dog and your household.

  • Start with the Initial Behavior Consultation. That first step gives us a place to understand what is going on and decide what support makes the most sense from there.description