Research confirms that our animal companions have an amazing capactity to keep people happy and healthy. Let an Animal Behavior Consultant's comprehensive advice complement your existing veterinary services--and help build the best possible pet-vet-owner relationships.
Choosing trainer or behaviour counsultant to work with you and your dog is a very personal decision. How do you choose the right person to work with?
They build and strengthen relationships between the human and animal members of a household.
Before your behaviour consult. You should ensure that your pet has had a examination by veterinarian. This is important to rule out any biological problems that may be contributing to your pets change in behaviour.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATION
- The Animal Behaviour Consultant will take a detailed history of your animal behaviour problems, including any health isssues being addressed by your veterinarian. We will observce the animal behaviour and interaction with family members.
- The Animal Behavior Consultant will work with family members to understand the animals natural behaviors and give the pet safe, appropriate ways to express them.
- The Animal Behavior Consultant will teach your client how to implement a plan to redirect and modify problem behaviors.
- As needed, the Animal Behaviour Consultant may offer on-going advice and suport, and will follow up by phone or e-mail to monitor the animal's progress.
References
"My clients hve often commented on the patience and ability Sylvia possesses and how effective she has been in treating their dog's behavioural issues. Under her guidance they have been enable to retrain their dogs into more optimal behaviour patterns." Brian Watson, DVM
"The doctors at our practice felt very comfortable recommending Sylvia's services to our clients. I was so pleased with her training techniques I asked her to teach puppy classes at our clinic. Sylvia is an outstanding individual who is concerned about the well being of people and their pets. She has a number of clients and their pets through difficult behaviour issues. I also had the pleasure of volunteering along side Sylvia during a Hurrican Katrina relief mission where she demonstrated teamwork and compassion." Angela Cox, RVT
"an asset to any community that she chooses to bless with her presence and abilities as she strive hard to creat good canine citizens and better dog owners." Leslie Duh
"As a mentor trainer, in addition to her skill with her clients and their dogs, I have learned so many valuable training tips, which have helped me to train my foster puppy to be an exellent pet for a lucky family some day. Jodi Tuckett
"Not only did she help us to train our puppy but she educated us as owners. Sylvia has very strong knowledge of canines and shared it in a professional manner. It was very evident that she cares for the animals and the families that she works with. Also prominant is her positive attitude and generosity. Sylvie offers many tips and pointers as she instructs and is always willing to answer questions we had. Her lessons are efficient, relevant and create amazing results." Michelle and Jeff Visser
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