We operate under the unwavering belief that the well being of companion animals and the well being of the people who love, care for, and need them are inseparable.

Once you enroll, you and your dog become learners together!

• Check out who you’ll be learning with

SERVICE AREA

• We provide in-person services to the mid-Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.

• We also offer virtual services to anyone outside of our service area or whose learning will be best served virtually.

WHERE WILL WE MEET FOR SESSIONS

• Our in-person services take place in pet parents’ homes or other locations that matter most to you and your dog’s learning.

• Our virtual services usually take place with you and your dog in your home, communicating with us through a device with or connected to a screen.

• Learn what we’re all about here

Whether you choose to learn with us or another animal behavior professional, we want you and your dog to get the best support.

We like to share this resource from the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) on How to Choose a Trainer.

THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST. . . BUT AGE CAN MATTER

• Many of the ways you’ll learn with your dog will look the same, no matter their age. Just like for people, though, each season of life comes with unique characteristics that can influence learning.

• We’ll help you understand the ways your dog’s life stage may make an impact, as it comes up, and how we’ll take that into consideration while you learn together.

WHAT ABOUT YOUNG PUPPIES?

In Home:

• We’re happy to support puppies of any age in their home!

Out and About:

• If your goals include locations outside of your home or interaction with dogs not living in your home, we follow the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) guidelines on when to start puppy socialization classes.

• This means, with your commitment to your vet’s recommended vaccine schedule, we can start as early as 7-8 weeks in environments that are feasible to disinfect.

If you’re wondering how long you’ll spend learning, you’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions folks have when they’re looking for help and relief.

WHAT WE CAN DO

• We want you to have the info you need to make the best choice with your time, energy, and money.

• After a deep dive into your dog’s world through our consultation, we’ll give you a better sense of the time investment needed for your learning goals.

WHAT WE CAN’T DO

• Most of us understand why a human therapist can’t say your relationship with your parents will be perfect in exactly 10 sessions—we’re in a similar boat.

• Though we can’t ethically promise cookie cutter timelines like “your dog’s lifelong anxiety will disappear in 30 days” or “your fearful dog will be besties with everyone in 8 sessions”, most people tell us they have what they need to comfortably decide on next steps after their consultation.

WHAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

You and your dog are individuals who live and learn uniquely to you and that makes a difference!

Below are some examples of what in your lives can impact how long it takes to see a difference:

• Whether your dog needs support with simple new skills like “come” or with deeper behavioral support through fear, anxiety, and aggression

• Severity of fear, anxiety, or aggression

• Availability

• Ability to commit to management and homework recommendations

• Your environment, as it relates to your goals (example: if your dog struggles with busses passing by and a bus stop is right in front of your home)

• Household members’ commitment to learning

• Your dog’s medical health

• Needing to collaborate with a veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist

• Prerequisites to working toward goals (ex. muzzle training)

If you’re worried your dog could (or has) caused physical harm (to you, anyone else in your household, or a human or animal community member), and you want a professional to weigh in, we’re passionate about making sure you have support.

If this sounds like your situation, we offer consultations where we’ll prioritize scheduling with you asap.

During your consultation, we’ll help you make sense of it all, understand what impacts risk, and guide you through exploring the options available to you without judgement.

If you’re worried your dog is behaviorally suffering (examples could be dogs experiencing severe anxiety or displaying compulsive behavior causing injury to themselves), we’re dedicated to making sure you have caring support.

If this describes your situation, we offer consultations where we’ll prioritize scheduling with you asap.

During your consultation, we’ll get to know you, your dog, and your concerns, help you better understand what impacts behavior and quality of life, and guide you through exploring the options available to you without judgement.

We want to hear about anything you feel is important for us to know about you when it comes to your learning and how we communicate about it.

Feel welcome to reach out ahead of time if you have questions or any general input on accessibility—we want you to feel supported and safe.