Unlock a calm and peaceful dog WITHOUT relying on a strict obedience routine or aversive methods.
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BEHAVIOR CONSULTING
Your dog isn’t broken. They’re overwhelmed.
I move dogs from chaos to connection — beyond obedience — by addressing the root of aggression, reactivity, and anxiety. Any age, any breed.
This work is about reshaping and transforming the foundation — so your dog can handle the world without falling apart. I work with families navigating aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and everything in between. Whether your dog has a bite history, you’ve just adopted an adult rescue with an unknown past, your dog shuts down around guests, can’t settle in the home, or you’re raising a puppy and want to get it right from the start— this is behavior work rooted in safety, assessment, and lasting emotional change.
Obedience training can be helpful, but it isn’t the foundation for lasting behavioral change. That’s why so many families still struggle with ongoing challenges. I focus on educating you while prioritizing your dog’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
PHONE/VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
Immediate guidance when you need it most
For urgent situations or when you’re outside my travel area, I offer phone/virtual consultations to assess your dog and guide you to safety + progress.
Use this for:
Bite incidents or near-misses - Get a plan fast before it escalates
Pack aggression emergencies - Dog fights, resource guarding blow-ups, sudden tension
Confusing behavior changes - New aggression, anxiety, or regression you can’t figure out
Out-of-area clients - Live too far? I’ll still help you work through it step-by-step
How it works:
It’s surprising how much we can accomplish over the phone. You can text and share any videos of behaviors that you can get on video, or have captured on an in-home camera or phone. If you don’t have video, that’s fine too — we’ll still talk through exactly what’s happening. We’ll create immediate safety/management steps first, then break down triggers and build your training plan in real time.
Rate: $65/hour
Sessions typically run 60-90 min. Priority booking for urgent cases. Initial consultation within 48 hours of contact. No travel fees. No waiting weeks for an in-person slot when safety is on the line.
Behavior doesn’t wait for schedules. When it’s urgent, this gets you answers now.
IN HOME CONSULTATIONS
FOR DOGS OVER 16 WEEKS
THE FOUNDATION WORKSHOP
This required first session is a 2–4 hour in-home assessment, intervention, and training session. I’ll assess your dog in context — observing behavior in your home, evaluating triggers and emotional state, and determining what’s needed for safety and change — and begin shifting behavior immediately.
One session is often effective for creating immediate behavior change when protocols are implemented consistently. If needed, I will recommend continued support based on your dog’s history, your goals, and the complexity of the case.
During this session, I will:
Identify what’s actually driving the behavior- Full behavior assessment to find the real reason behind the barking, lunging, guarding, or shutting down. When we address the cause, the symptoms stop. This is how lasting change starts.
Map the patterns happening at home- I’ll analyze your daily routine, how every family member interacts with your dog, and what your dog is learning from those moments. Most behaviors aren’t random — they’re shaped by habits, timing, and social dynamics we don’t notice. Change isn’t made through commands. It’s made through connection and consistency. Once we see the pattern, we can shift it.
Give you the power to help your dog recover in the moment -Dogs can’t learn when they’re panicked. I’ll coach you hands-on to guide your dog from reactive back to thinking. This is the bridge between chaos and new behavior — and most trainers skip it.
Create the plan that finally works in real life -I design management, prevention, and training protocols built for your home, your dog, your reality. You’ll get clear steps to prevent incidents, create calm, and build a relationship based on understanding — not yelling, scolding, or advice that falls apart when you actually need it.
This session is for you if: Your dog has a bite history or has threatened to bite; walks, guests, or daily routines feel unsafe, stressful, or impossible; you have been through multiple trainers without lasting change; you are considering rehoming or behavioral euthanasia; or you want to set your dog up for success before issues arise.
Rate: $495 (buy 3 sessions at once for $995)-Additional dog +$95
Included: 1 month of phone/text support following your session to troubleshoot application of the protocols.
No aversive techniques are used. I prioritize your dog’s mental, emotional, and physical state, never relying on pain, fear, or intimidation for change.
RETURN VISITS
2-Hour Follow-Up Session — Available after completing The Foundation
Used to apply skills to new environments, address setbacks, or advance the training plan. Follow-ups are not required for every case. If needed, I will recommend follow-up sessions after your Foundation session based on your dog’s progress and your goals.
RATE: $295 (Travel fee/Additional dog fee may apply)
FOR PUPPIES UNDER 16 WEEKS
PUPPY FOUNDATION WORKSHOP
This required first session is a 2–3 hour in-home assessment, intervention, and training session. I’ll assess your puppy in context — observing behavior in your home, evaluating triggers and emotional state, and determining what’s needed to create a happy home for you and your puppy.
Prevention is easier than intervention. This session is designed to set your puppy up for success before problem behaviors develop. We address the critical socialization window, prevent common issues like resource guarding and reactivity, and teach you how to raise a calm, confident dog.
One session is often all you need to prevent years of behavior struggles when protocols are implemented during this key developmental period. If additional support is needed as your puppy matures, I will recommend the best next step.
During this session, I will:
Assess your puppy’s temperament, confidence, and risk factors
Teach handling protocols for vet/groomer prep, resource guarding prevention, and bite inhibition
Design your socialization plan to build confidence without flooding or fear
Address puppy challenges: nipping, house training, crate training, alone time
Show you how to meet your puppy’s mental and physical needs without creating an over-aroused dog
Establish routines that prevent separation anxiety and reactivity later
This session is for you if: Your puppy is under 16 weeks; you want to prevent aggression, anxiety, or reactivity before it starts; you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting puppy advice online; or you want expert guidance during the most critical learning period of your dog’s life.
RATE: $395 (buy 3 sessions at once for $895)- Additional dog +$95
Included: 1 month of phone/text support following your session to troubleshoot puppy challenges as they arise.
No aversive techniques are used. I prioritize your puppy’s mental, emotional, and physical state, never relying on pain, fear, or intimidation for change.
RETURN VISITS
2-Hour Follow-Up Session — Available after completing The Foundation
Used to apply skills to new environments, address setbacks, or advance the training plan. Follow-ups are not required for every case. If needed, I will recommend follow-up sessions after your Foundation session based on your dog’s progress and your goals.
RATE: $295 (Travel fee/Additional dog fee may apply)
PHONE SUPPORT EXTENSION
Available for all clients after included support period ends
Ongoing phone/text support for troubleshooting, questions, and coaching between visits.
Adult/Puppy clients: Additional 1 month $150 | Additional 3 months $300
DANGEROUS DOG BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION
For County Animal Control, Shelters, or Personal Dog | $295 (shelter discounts)
Appropriate for: County Animal Control referrals, shelter/rescue adoptability determinations, or private evaluations.
Scope of evaluation:
1-hour on-site assessment of dog, environment, and handler compliance
Review of incident reports, medical records, witness statements, and current confinement
Behavioral observation for body language, arousal level, responsiveness to handler, and environmental triggers
Formal written report with risk classification, prognosis, and management conditions
Recommendations regarding public safety, confinement, and rehabilitation potential
Written report provided to referring agency within 5 business days.
No bite inhibition testing, provocation, or trigger testing is conducted. Assessment is observation-based to maintain safety for all parties. All assessments conducted force-free.
TO SCHEDULE
Dogs over 16 weeks begin with The Foundation — $495
Puppies under 16 weeks begin with Puppy Foundation — $395
Virtual/Phone Immediate guidance when you need it most —$65hr
Dangerous Dog Behavioral Evaluation —$295
Reserve your date for your Foundation session.
We meet in your home to assess and establish protocols.
You determine the need for additional sessions based on your goals and my recommendations.
For families outside this region or seeking virtual support, ask about my Virtual Consulting.
To book or inquire-Click the “TEXT ME” button, or fill out my contact page form!
Let me help you help your dog!
Transform Your Dog's Behavior:
My comprehensive in-home sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to address your dog's behavioral challenges without hours of daunting obedience training every day. In many cases, one session can be sufficient to provide you with a clear foundation and understanding of your dog's needs and a tailored plan to achieve optimal results. However, for those seeking more personalized guidance, accountability, and support, my larger packages can be a wonderful solution. These packages provide additional one-on-one coaching, virtual support, and ongoing guidance to ensure you stay on track and achieve your goals.
RECENT RESCUE RATE -10% OFF
Includes foster dogs.
(For dogs adopted in the last 6 weeks)
I help the everyday dog parent get their life back.
Proudly serving McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County, Cook County, Boone County, and DeKalb County in Illinois, plus Walworth County, Kenosha County, and Racine County in Wisconsin as your local dog behavior trainer near me.
