Behavioral Sessions

IN-Home BEHAVIOR SESSIONS

It’s not just you. It’s not just your dog. In most cases, it is a variety of factors that are causing problems and behavioral issues with your dog.

Do you have a concern about your dog’s behavior? Is your dog aggressive with other dogs or with people? Does your dog bark incessantly inside or outside of the home? Is your dog suffering from separation anxiety? Does he have a history of biting? Is your dog anxious and nervous in certain situations? Are walks becoming a burden due to unruly reactive behavior?

These are not uncommon behaviors and with the right support and tools, we can make significant changes in your dogs behavior. We can come to your home or work with you at our training facility to evaluate your dog’s temperament, ask questions and find the right solutions and improve your dog’s behavior. Owner commitment is half the battle, leave the rest up to us and see the results you are looking for!

Dog’s Best Friend Training was founded by Patricia McConnell Ph.D., known worldwide as a leading expert on animal behavior. We combine advanced training in ethology and psychology to develop humane and effective treatment plans for problem dogs. Our consultants have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with dog training and dog behavior problems.

Any issue can be addressed in an appointment, but more common problems include:

aggression (toward family members, visitors or unfamiliar people, other dogs or animals)
resource guarding
anxiety (separation or generalized)
sound phobias (thunderstorm, etc.)
barking
destructiveness
fear/shyness
housetraining
hyperactivity

Most appointments are done in your home. Sessions for serious behavioral problems usually last about 1.5 hours. The initial session includes questions about when the problem started, when it currently occurs, and what you’ve done so far to try to change it. After the interview we’ll work directly with your pet and then discuss diagnosis, prognosis and what a treatment plan would entail. We will get you started on the treatment plan during the session.

For some problems, one session is all that is needed. For more serious issues, at least one or two follow up appointments or enrollment in one of our dog behavior classes is critical to your success. We will clearly outline a plan and explain our recommendation.

For more information or to book an appointment, please call our office at (608) 277-1339 or send an email.

Positive training with positive results!

"If any one is interested in training and understanding your dog I highly recommend Dog's Best Friend. No matter what the situation they are there for you — be it through email or phone, they will address any of your concerns. I am very happy with the training I've received. The results that you see with your dog are amazing. I'm looking forward to taking my classes at Dog's Best Friend. Thank you so much Aimee, Chelse and Lisa for everything!"

—Carol Mahlik

"I owe all of you at Dog's Best Friend Training a great big THANK YOU for all you have taught me since I started attending your classes two years ago with my Lab Guiness. When I adopted Guiness he was 6 months old. He was an easy going, happy pup without a care in the world. Your classes were a wonderful way for Guiness and me to develop our bond and we both had a lot of fun. When Guiness turned 1 1/2 years old and went through a fear stage. I found myself faced with a situation I had never faced before, living with a dog that at times was very unpredictable. Trainers Chelse and Lisa came to my rescue and taught me so much more about training a dog than I could ever imagine. They gave me the confidence and taught me the skills so that I could help Guiness overcome some of his fears, all while providing him with a positive learning environment and loving home."

—Sue Williams

"Thirteen years, two dogs, and numerous classes later, I'm here to testify that the teachers at DBF are superb and compassionate, the courses are everything that a dog owner needs, and the results for me were one dog who was a masterful tricks performer and the other who went from the dog of many challenges to a focused, well-behaved, and loving K-9 citizen. We could not have done it without Aimee, Chelse, and the rest of the DBF staff!"

—Fran Breit and Frieda

"The staff at Dog's Best Friend have always been available to answer small questions and even have come to see us for a home visit after our puppy starting veering down to visit the road. They are truly an amazing resource."

—Jacquelyn Mitchard

"I've been attending classes at Dog's Best Friend with my dog, Rookie, for almost three years now. I started out in puppy socialization classes, obedience, and am now in the advanced competition agility class. I have only good things to say about the instructors at Dog's Best Friend. They are supportive and positive, tailoring the instruction to each dog/handler's needs. Because of their knowledge and experience, they do not have a one size fits all approach. They help each team build a solid relationship and foundation - no matter what your individual goals are. I also appreciate the fact that they stay abreast with emerging training methods and share that knowledge with their students. They are always progressing so that their students can also. Thank you Dogs Best Friend Training!"

—Diane Poole