Dog behavior consultations in Fort Collins
Transform your dog and deepen your relationship with them by resolving their behavior issues.
Sometimes dogs are more than difficult, and this can really impact your life
Are you afraid to take your dog out of the house because they react so strongly to other people or dogs? Can you no longer have visitors because you are afraid of what your dog will do? Or is your dog so anxious that you feel bad taking them out of the house, or you can’t leave them alone?
My Behavior Transformation Plan will give you the tools to kindly address your dog’s behavior. You will see a difference in your dog, and over the long-term you will find your reactive or anxious dog becomes a calm and happy companion.
Behavior Transformation Plan
Schedule a consultation with me and we will develop a Behavior Transformation Plan addressing management and choosing specific training games to help gently modify your dog’s behavior and create more positive associations and responses. I will provide support each step of your journey as we transform your reactive or anxious dog into a wonderful companion.
We will meet in your home or virtually through Zoom.
Behavior Transformation Plan - Initial Consult:
Price: $150 (1 session)
60-90 minute initial consultation in your home (or virtual).
Discuss a thorough history of your dog and your struggles.
Receive management tips and strategies that you can immediately implement.
If I think that we are a good fit I will start working on your Behavior Transformation Plan.as soon as you take the next step!
Behavior Transformation Plan - Package:
Price: $655 (4 weeks)
Four 50-60 minute in-person (or virtual) Behavior Transformation sessions, customized to walk you through the Behavior Transformation Plan step by step.
Personalized written Behavior Transformation Plan detailing your case, with recommendations for management, training, and behavior modification activities, tailored to your goals and your dog’s struggles.
Email follow-up after each session.
Unlimited support and guidance via text message or email throughout the 4 week Transformation Plan.
Includes optional additional weekly 30 minute zoom calls during the Plan to share wins and answer questions.
Access to exclusive resources and training materials.
Take the first step today to solving struggles with your dog!
“We saw changes in Cookie’s behavior almost immediately”
"We have a shelter pup with a lot of fear and anxiety. It’s been hard to find trainers that can work with Cookie using positive reinforcement - many trainers want to force an anxious dog out of their comfort zone which does not work. Sarah has great energy and our dog picked up on that immediately. Sarah used positive reinforcement and games to help our girl be more confident. Each meeting we went over our progress and learned new games. The games are fun for Cookie and fun for us which is important to maintain consistency. We saw changes in Cookie’s behavior almost immediately. After completing the Behavior Transformation Plan and regular practice with the games, Cookie is so much happier and comfortable in the world. We liked Sarah so much we recommended her to our friends with a new puppy."
– Daniel, Rie, and Cookie
Behavior Transformation Plans are designed for:
Dog owners with extreme struggles with their dog, such as extreme reactivity, aggression, anxiety, abnormal repetitive behaviors, or separation anxiety. All of these behaviors normally have a cause, meaning that there is a solution to help.
Dog owners with other challenges who want to dive really deep into training and support of their dog. You can really geek out with me about dog behavior!
Owners of rescue dogs with special needs, or those who are having a really hard time adjusting to their new home.
Is this you?
Get back to a normal life with your dog!
Schedule Your Initial Consultation
During this session we will discuss your struggles and goals with your dog. I will take a history of your dog, and develop a personalized behavior transformation plan.
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Behavior Transformation Sessions
I’ll guide you through the behavior transformation plan, explaining the steps that need to be taken, the management and training games that you can do, and providing support throughout.
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You’ve got this!
Your dog can change, and if you put in just a little time playing fun training games every day you will see a big difference in the behavior of your dog.
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Ready to begin the journey towards the dog of your dreams?
FAQs
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Behavior Transformation Plans are custom-designed for you to help resolve severe behavior issues such as aggression, anxiety (including separation related behaviors), or extreme reactivity. You will receive a detailed case report of your described problems and the steps we will take to overcome them. In addition to training games you will receive management advice, and guidance on counter-conditioning and/or desensitization using positive methods to resolve issues, and as much support as you need.
On the other hand Training Plans are designed for dogs with more common struggles, such as pulling on leash, barking, jumping, etc. and include training games to help resolve these issues.
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Yes! You are a key part of this equation. It may take some work, but doing hard work over the short-term will give you a long-term much easier life with your best companion. You will be amazed at how working with your dog improves your relationship and is fun for you both.
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I can guarantee that if you play the games you will deepen your relationship with your dog, and you will see improvement in the dog’s behavior. However I cannot guarantee the outcome will completely resolve the behavior as that depends on many factors outside my control.
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I use positive reinforcement-based methods and games-based concept training. These methods are force-free and focus on creating wins for both you and your dog. Concept training focuses on building your dog’s skills in aspects of their personality, such as increasing confidence or helping them turn their attention away from distractions and back to you.
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I am continuously learning and improving in knowledge and experience, so am confident that I can help. However if after the initial consult I feel you might be a better fit for a different behavior consultant I won’t hesitate to recommend someone else.
