Behavior & Crisis Consultations

Immediate Triage & Decision Making Phone Call      

30-45 minutes         $50

This phone call is usually scheduled within 24 hours of contact so you can get the support you need right away. 

Deciding whether to keep, rehome, or euthanize your dog is not easy and comes with lots of guilt and shame. Not here. I understand the whole picture and the need to make the best decision for your dog, as well as your family. I'll give you my honest feedback on your situation and explain what each path might look like for you. 

Behavior & Crisis Consultation      

2 hours      $295 

This consult is a 2-hour in-person session at your home (or desired meeting place) and usually scheduled within a few days of contact. 

If you're feeling stuck and not sure which way to go, let me help you break it down and come up with a real plan. Maybe you're feeling more than just stuck. You might be scared that there could be fight, bites, or that someone could get hurt. This can be very scary stuff. This session will help you understand your dog's behavior, why it's happening, and how we can get you and your dog out of crisis mode, so you can move forward with confidence and a plan that makes sense for you, your dog, and your family.

This session focuses on teaching you about your dog, getting to the root of the behavior, and creating a safety plan, on site, where the issues are happening. The goal is to get you out of crisis mode and ready for learning mode. I like to give an overview of what training will look like and require so you can make an informed decision on next steps. 

If continued training is the right path, I have a network of wonderful positive reinforcement trainers that I can recommend who can get you started on an appropriate training plan. But training can't start until everyone is calm, safe, and able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Sometimes a continued training plan isn't actually the best choice for your family for multiple reasons. It might be easier on you and the family to manage the behavior long term.  And sometimes tough decisions are brought up for the safety and well-being of the dog and family. We'll cover all these options if necessary. 

Session Includes - customized notes from our session, resources for all options, Dog Body Language Video, and unlimited follow up phone and email support.