For Trainers and Vets
If you are a veterinarian, trainer, or behavior professional looking for support with a complex behavior case, this page is for you. Southeast K9s offers behavior consultation and collaboration for cases where safety, risk, or emotional load is higher than usual, and where having another set of eyes and hands may help the dog and the humans involved.
My goal is to make referral and collaboration straightforward. That includes clear communication, realistic expectations, and respect for existing relationships between professionals and the families they serve.
Who I work with
I work with:
Veterinarians and veterinary teams
Trainers and behavior consultants
Shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare organizations
Other professionals involved in high-stakes or complex behavior decisions
This often includes cases where additional behavior support, ongoing case management, or a fresh perspective may help everyone involved move forward more safely and clearly.
Types of cases
Common cases referred for behavior support include:
Aggression toward people or dogs
Multi-dog household conflict
Serious reactivity or bite risk concerns
Fear, phobias, or anxiety-related behavior that is hard to manage in daily life
Separation-related issues that significantly disrupt the household
Cases where guardians are considering rehoming or euthanasia and need clearer behavior input
If you are unsure whether a case is a fit, you are welcome to reach out and ask. It is always appropriate to seek another perspective when you are carrying a complex situation.
How collaboration can work
There are a few different ways we might work together on a case:
Direct referral to Southeast K9s for behavior support with the guardian’s consent.
Behavior consultation with the family, with updates and coordination back to the referring professional.
Case discussion or behind-the-scenes consultation for trainers or veterinary teams who want input on behavior assessment, risk, or plan design.
Support around communication, expectations, and humane options when difficult decisions are on the table.
The specific structure depends on the case, what the family is comfortable with, and what role you want to continue holding.
What guardians can expect
For guardians referred by a professional, the process is similar to other clients but with the added benefit of shared information and aligned support.
Full behavior consultations currently include:
Review of medical, behavior, and history information
Assessment of behavior patterns and context
Discussion of safety, management, and realistic goals
A custom plan, and when appropriate and safe, an initial training component during a 90–120 minute session
From there, some families continue with follow-up or custom programs, while others primarily need guidance, management, and clearer next steps.
Communication and reports
When a case is referred or shared in a collaborative way, I aim to:
Clarify how you would like to be involved
Obtain appropriate consent before sharing information
Provide reasonable updates on assessment impressions and key recommendations
Respect your existing relationship with the client and your scope of practice
If you have specific documentation needs (for example, brief written summaries for the medical record), you are welcome to mention that when you reach out.
Humane, realistic support
Southeast K9s is grounded in humane, evidence-informed behavior work and realistic expectations. That means:
Safety and welfare are core priorities.
Risk is taken seriously and not minimized.
Guardians are supported in making informed, humane decisions, including when outcomes may be difficult.
Quick fixes and purely cosmetic changes are not the goal; stable, sustainable change and honest planning are.
My aim is to be a steady, calm resource in situations that can feel heavy for both professionals and families.
If you are a trainer
If you are a trainer or behavior professional, you may be looking for:
A behavior consultant to refer specific cases to.
A second set of eyes on a case you are already handling.
Mentorship or case review around aggression or complex behavior.
You are welcome to reach out for:
One-time case consults
Ongoing case support for a specific dog and client
Future mentorship or education options as they become available
If you are unsure which of these fits, a brief initial conversation can help clarify what would be most useful.
If you are a veterinarian
If you are a veterinarian or part of a veterinary team, you may be looking for:
Behavior support for clients whose dogs are struggling at home.
Input that can help differentiate primarily behavior-driven patterns from situations where medical or pain-related factors might be contributing.
A behavior-focused partner to complement your medical care in high-stakes cases.
You are welcome to:
Refer families directly to Southeast K9s
Contact me to discuss how behavior consultation could fit into a particular case
Note any medical considerations or constraints that may influence the behavior plan
The goal is collaborative care, not competition, and to help families feel that their medical and behavior teams are working in the same direction.
Next step
If you would like to refer a case, discuss a specific situation, or explore collaboration, you are welcome to get in touch. You do not need to have a full case summary written before reaching out.