MuttHaviorist Dog Training & Canine Rehabilitation

My pricing is based on the market place and what I provide in terms of services. Being a holder of two canine certifications, one Canine Behaviorist certification that only 342 people in the world hold (CBCC-KA). The other Professional Dog Trainer certification only about 4500 people in the world hold (CPDT-KA). This allows you to know you are going to get your money's worth plus much more. Being a canine behaviorist means I come from things from a multitude of directions and explain everything to you in the process. This is more than just training your dog, which will do. It's all about how we use that training in tandem with having a great relationship and knowing how to be companions to our dogs as much as they are for us.

We would start off with a free phone consultation to go over things in order to best able to decide what is needed for you and your pup. If you decide to allow me to work with you and your dog, you would head over to my website, where you will be able sign up, schedule your first session, pay, and answer all relevant questions. All in less than 10 minutes. After that I will meet you either in person or online at the time that you have chosen that works best for you! And start training. *For small issues and basic obedience no evaluation is needed (if it is a pup who has not had training previously) For behavior modification, it will vary depending on the issue being addressed, as some I can deal with remotely, some I can't like aggression as that always needs to be addressed in person. Even if I can't provide modification, I can offer advice, short term management, and help you find a trainer in your area that can help. If in my region, I will do a personal evaluation and determine from there how many estimated sessions are needed.

CBCC-KA Certified Behavior Consultant Canine Knowledge Assessed (342 Worldwide) CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (4,500 Worldwide) Certified Therapy Dog Trainer American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Trainer & Evaluator American Red Cross Certified Canine First Aid 11 Years Overall Experience Working With Dogs Dog Behavior Expert 9700+ Recorded Training Hours 9700+ Hours Divided Into: shelter training & behavior modification, veterinary training & behavior modification, basic obedience group and private sessions (all levels). In-home services, doggie daycare and retail settings. Extensive canine evaluation experience Behavior Modification -- All issues from aggression to separation anxiety All ages; All issues Canine Behaviorist & Lead Trainer Valley Veterinary Hospital - 3 years Canine Behavior & Enrichment Coordinator ACCT Philly - Philadelphia Animal Shelter 2 years Group Training Experience Camp K9 - 2 years Valley Veterinary Hospital - 3 years PetSmart - 5 years Non - Resume Relevant Experience Deeply passionate about dogs, their behavior, and how to help them · Read hundreds of dog related books & thousands of realted articles · Studied countless hours of dog to dog interactions in person & video · Fostered dogs · Adopted dogs · Rescued dogs· Volunteered with dogs · Seen the worst people can do to dogs · Have seen the miracles that can come with working with dogs · Have watched humans & dogs adapt, overcome, and grow separately & together · Know through and through that this is what I was born to do · And have dedicated everything to helping these amazing gifts to our lives and society.

This is a very long and awesome story. If you would like to read this. I ask that you please go to my website and find it in the about the trainer section, under My Journey. (Sorry, but I am unable to put a link to this section) It's all about one dog. My boy Magellan!

Anyone that could potentially have a dog is a potential customer. So in that sense the question is very strait forward. For me, this question rings different as I would say that anyone's dog is a customer as well, even more so in a lot a ways. The type of customers I have worked with when looked at from this point of are aggressive, fearful, anxious, hyper, loving, stubborn, confused, homeless, rescued, fostered, in shelters, at the vet, and much much more. And no I am not speaking about the humans ;) Speaking about humans, as customers I work with anyone who needs help with their dog. And as customers I see it has my obligation to to give as much proper knowledge about dogs as possible while being honest about the situation and what changes needed to be made. With dog training and behavior work customers who understand that they get what they put into it, are always more likely to have more successful outcomes.

Sorry, I can't use the word "project" as term for helping a pup :) I have many great stories of pups who I have been fortunate enough help, since the word recent was used, I will speak about a pup named Logan that I recently worked with. I am very fond of this story for many reasons, first being, how amazing every single human being was in the process. From humility to selflessness everybody was truly amazing and did what was best for the dog. Second, things never work this way in the animal rescue world, in terms of the people involved, how fast things happened, and how it all just went right. Especially, during a pandemic when people are returning many dogs, adopted not so long ago. Logan is a very cute and smart 1.5 year old sheltie mix. Who was the pup of a woman, who owned a store where people would come into everyday. After a while the stress got to him and she brought me into help. Which we did for a while but because of certain circumstances meant the stress came back and he started to have behavior issues. It was just not the right place for him. Plain and simple. Before things got worse, his mom, on her own, in such an amazing, mature, and completely unselfish manner knew she had to find him a new home that would suit his needs. Love was never a problem, mom had it in spades, it was just not the right fit. She called me to see if I could help in finding him a new home. I just happen to know an amazing friend who is the main foster for a rescue and has many dogs at her house at any given time. She happen to have space and the rescue was able to take him on. In less, than three days, the rescue had found him a new home and upon hearing, that I had worked with him before, the new parents brought me on to help him adjust to his new home. Which includes no customers, a big brother, and most importantly two parents who love him and are committed to him. As well, when his former mom is ready, we are going to find her the right dog for her lifestyle, that will adore being loved on and fussed over all day. From his mom's awareness and love, to space at a rescue, to advertising, to finding the right people (first application received), his transition to a new home was done in less than a week, with not one hiccup. That never happens! And I can personal guarantee that he is with great people, in a perfect home for what he needs.

Get trainer who is certified. Dog training is an unregulated industry and a lot of people lose a lot of money on people who call themselves "trainers" and make things worst for your dog and you. CCPDT is a great place to look for quality trainers. I would also advice a customer that you get what you pay for and such as in life, sometimes paying a little bit more saves you money in the long run. Hiring a dog trainer absolutely falls under this category. There is more to it than just sit and stay.

Are they committed to put in the work? A trainer is only with you a small amount of time, it is up to you to put in the work and the time. You will reap the rewards and so will your pup. A good trainer will help you become a trainer in a sense and will guide you 100% of the way. Is everyone in the household going to join to make sure things work? Consistency is very important for your pup, and everyone needs to be on the same page or it makes really hard for your dog to know what to do. And that is not good on many levels, especially if you have spent money on learning how to train your little one. What education does your potential trainer have? Dog training is an unregulated industry, meaning that anyone can call themselves a trainer or behaviorist and they are not. Experience is something anyone can get, by what kind of experience is it? Having a certification means a lot in the dog training world, as those professionals have gone the extra mile to make you feel confident that they are trustworthy, legit, experienced, and knowledgeable. I say this not only because I am certified and believe it deeply but I have had too many clients that have gotten taken more than once by "trainers." Only to spend a lot of money, energy, and emotion finding someone who could help in the proper ways for them and their dog.