Dog behavior consultations in Fort Collins
Transform your dog from reactive to chill by resolving 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.
“It's all positive, and honestly kinda feels like magic!”
"Sarah has a deep understanding of why animals do the things they do, and how to make it fun (for us and for them) to change behaviors that don't work so well. She does this through little games that the dogs love to play - it's all positive, and honestly kinda feels like magic! The games she's taught me have helped my dog become actual friends with my cats, walk nicely with me on sidewalks, and overall created a strong and loving bond between us. Other games helped my foster dogs gain confidence and learn basic life skills after coming out of rough situations. We now do scent work classes with her regularly because my dog loves the process so much."
– Tara and Isley
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 if you live within 20 miles of Fort Collins, or virtually through Zoom.
Behavior Transformation Plan - Initial Consult:
Price: $175
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 implement immediately to find some relief.
Learn some great training games that will help your dog engage with you instead of being a problem.
Get a personalized document detailing your dog, your struggles, and potential solutions after the consult.
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: $955 (6 sessions)
You will get a detailed personalized Behavior Transformation Plan describing your dog with recommendations for management, training, and behavior modification activities, tailored to your goals and your dog’s struggles.
Six 60 minute in-person (or virtual) Behavior Transformation sessions, customized to walk you through the Behavior Transformation Plan step by step.
Email follow-up after each session.
Unlimited support and guidance via text message or email throughout the 6 week Transformation Plan.
Optional additional weekly 30 minute zoom calls during the Plan to share wins and answer questions.
Optional weekly feedback on videos of your dog’s behavior during the Plan.
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 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 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.
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“I can't recommend Sarah enough”
"The work that Sarah and I have done for my little Alphi is phenomenal. From being our odor work trainer to being our private trainer, I can't recommend Sarah enough. My dog has some severe confidence issues and has some moderate prey drive. Due to his reactivity, we opted for the online option. Given how physical dog training is, I was curious to see how it would work. Sarah would meet with us virtually and taught us some games via enactment on her end while offering guidance on questions or issues we may have been having. I love that she calls the training "games" and truly puts you in a different mindset. After all, everyone loves games! While the road ahead is long, Sarah has been with us every step of the way and Alphi has already had much improvement compared to before we started! She changed our lives for the better and I couldn't be more thankful for her improving both Alphi and I's lives. I look forward to continuing to work with Sarah for as long as I'm able!"
– Anissa and Alphi
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
Once you book the package 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?
“My rescue dog, Goldie, and I have absolutely loved working with Sarah!”
"She has taught us many new strategies and ways to think about our interactions, which has really helped my dog and I form a stronger bond. She is very knowledgeable, and has passed along many different skills to work on, always in a fun and positive way. I notice a difference in my dog's confidence, and the way we are able to communicate to one another. She's been great! I highly recommend her for anyone thinking that training may benefit both your dog and yourself."
– Aleksy and Goldie
What do you need help with?
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In my coaching packages I can show you some fun training games that will help your dog go from being a nuisance to being awesome!
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Let a professional do the training for you! With my dog tutoring package I come to your home and train while you are at work or out playing. You come home to a better version of your best friend! I show you how to maintain this at weekends.
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I’ve got you! Whether you want help navigating training as your puppy grows, or you want me to take care of it all as a puppy tutor I have a package to help you.
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I put my scientific and practical experience to use developing a careful and kind Behavior Transformation Plan. Using management and training I will show you tools to transform your dog’s behavior so that you have the happy companion you dreamed of.
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Then let’s teach it to Un-Chase! From bunnies to skateboards to snakes, I can apply a proven fun and kind protocol to helping your dog look to you instead of running after something. Book my Premium or Extended Private Coaching Plans to resolve this issue.
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I’ve studied horse behavior for 20 years. I’d be happy to chat about how I can help you on a free zoom call.
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Check out my research! I can be contracted to design behavior or ethological studies or analyze data, and I am always happy to collaborate!
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.
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Yes! Simply select this option when you check out.
