BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION SERVICES
Dog training or behavior modification? The answer is both! While obedience and manners training can go a long way - behavior modification focuses on the root of your dog's conflict using exercises to build confidence, instill impulse control, help with adapting to new environments, and redirection for better composure.
You're in luck! Charlotte is a Certified Behaviorist recommended by local veterinarians, breeders, rescues, and groomers with over 20+ years helping dogs and owners find common ground to behavior issues!
Revolutionize Your Dog's Behavior with Scientifically Backed Techniques
Our science-based approach to behavior modification takes into account all aspects of your dog's biology, anatomy, history, lifestyle, breed traits, and environment to get to the root of the problem.
By understanding the underlying factors contributing to your dog's behavior, we are able to acclimate them to stressful encounters and environments, changing their perception and ultimately leading to long-term success!
Don't settle for quick fixes and temporary solutions. Dogs are individuals and it is important to address their needs appropriately!
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Dogs which experience distress and anxiety when separated from their owner or when left alone. Dogs may exhibit: excessive barking, excessive drooling, whining, destructive chewing or digging, pacing, and attempting to escape.
GENERALIZED ANXIETY
Dog which experiences excessive and uncontrollable worry, fear, and stress that is not specific to one particular event or situation. Dogs may exhibit: pacing, trembling, excessive barking, panting, lack of food drive, and more!
REACTIVE BEHAVIOR
Dogs which exhibit a heightened response to certain triggers or situations, such as other animals, people, or the environment. Often the result of over-stimulation, frustration, and hyper arousal manifesting in offensive behavior.
COMPULSIONS (CCD)
Dog's which exhibit abnormal displays of behavior in a repetitive pattern such as pacing, chewing, digging, flank sucking, fly snapping, shadow chasing, or tail chasing. Often triggered by an inability to handle conflict, stress, or over-stimulation.
DOG-DOG AGGRESSION
Conflict arising in the presence of another dog including on leash aggression, off leash aggression, territorial behavior, resource guarding, sibling rivalry, history of trauma, fear, lack of socialization and more!
DOG-HUMAN AGGRESSION
Conflict arising from human interactions or human specific situations often resulting in offensive or defensive behaviors such as: growling, barking, lunging, snapping, snarling, biting, etc.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
THE START
Our process begins with an initial 60-90 minute in-person behavior consultation in which we will discuss:
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Your Pet's History and Social Development
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Breed Traits / Brain Anatomy / Biology and how it effects behavior
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Identify Triggers and Stressors
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Identifying body language and thresholds
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Assess your Lifestyle and Management Strategies
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Establish attainable short-term and long-term goals
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Prognosis, risk assessment, and viability of behavior modification