Behavior counseling goes beyond general dog training and seeks to do more than simply control unwanted behavior. The behavior consultant, through a detailed history and observation, makes an assessment of the causes and contributing factors of the problem behaviors, designs a behavior modification program, and then coaches the family on how to effectively apply the program. Training is always an integral part of any behavior modification program. Michelle Douglas is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledged Assessed (CPDT-KA).
2012 Prices:
$280 for a Behavior Consultation and Modification Program in person
$180 for a Behavior Consultation and Modification Program via phone/e-mail
$450 for Behavior Consultation and Modification Program (in person) PLUS 2 follow-up lessons (1 hour each)
$620 for Behavior Consultation and Modification Program (In person) PLUS 4 follow-up lessons (1 hour each) ***BEST VALUE***
$60 one-time fee for additional dogs (up to 3), $80 for 4+
$15 for each 30 minutes travel time beyond 1 hour round-trip
$20 for each 15 minutes over 1 hour per lesson (except consultation)
*Package prices are valid when paid in full at first visit*
AGGRESSION...
There are many causes of canine aggression, such as hereditary traits, fearfulness, illness, diet, pain, lack of socialization, aggressive training techniques and unintentional conditioning, traumatic experiences, impulse-control (formerly referred to as "dominance"), etc. Each separate cause of aggression may require a different modifi. Don’t go it alone, and don’t wait until it is too late. If your dog is at all aggressive, immediately call a trainer/behavior consultant to work with you. Please don’t wait. We owe it to ourselves and our pets to assure that they are a safety in society. The fate of a dog who has bitten is never good. At The Refined Canine, LLC, we are aggression specialists and are dedicated to successfully treating aggression. Ask about our Aggression Management Seminars for owners & animal professionals.