Dogs have a unique capacity for emotion. Unfortunately, they do not have the spoken word to rely on when trying to communicate their fears and stresses. Sometimes they experience the world much differently than we expect. And these perceptions can trigger new, and for most, unexpected behaviors. Keeping in mind that anxiety is the underpinning of all aggressive displays, Cooperation Canine focuses on addressing the anxiety to manage the behavior. A dog that is punished or treated negatively for simply showing us how he is feeling, regardless of how that looks, will continue to get worst until he can achieve the result he is looking for. This is typically relief.
If you suspect that your dog is struggling with some kind of emotional distress and exhibiting questionable behavior, let us know. We can schedule an evaluation which includes notes on the session. After the evaluation, a behavior plan is developed and implemented. Please note that these issues are a matter of management and adjustment. Aggression can not be “cured” but your dog can make progress.
Evaluation. We will come to your home and observe your dog in its environment, ask questions and do some exercises that will help us to determine the issues. You can expect a written evaluation with recommendations within 5 days of the visit. The cost is $125. (There is a discount for any dog who is within 6 months of being adopted or rescued. That fee would be $110.)
Detailed Behavior Plan and Implementation. Once the evaluation is complete, we can start the work. You will receive a detailed behavioral plan and one session of training (maximum of 2 hours) to demonstrate the techniques in the plan. The cost for this service is $150. (There is a discount for any dog who is within 6 months of being adopted or rescued. That fee would be $135.)
Follow up visits. Occasional follow-up visits may be necessary. Our hourly rate for check ups is $75 per hour.
Before we can schedule an evaluation, a Behavior Profile form needs to be completed and sent back to us. Click here for a PDF of the form that you can fill out in Adobe Acrobat or Reader. Then save the completed form with your dog’s name and email back to us. Once we review it, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
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