Consultation
I
currently offer in home consultation for both Cat and Dog issues. Remember, you should see your Veterinarian on a regular
basis, and they should know about behavior issues you are having and check for a medical cause. We work as a team
to help in understanding and building the human / animal bond.
Common Cat Behavior Issues:
Elimination Problems (not using litter-box)
Anxiety
Aggression
Inappropriate Play (play aggression)
Furniture
Scratching
Adjustment Issues (new home, new animal)
Fear
Compulsive Behavior
Environmental Enrichment
Developing Relationship
Common Dog Behavior Issues:
In Home / Yard Behavior Issues
(Escapee,
Digging, Excessive Barking)
Resource Guarding
Excitement / Reactivity
Self Control / Impulse Control
Separation
Anxiety
Environmental Enrichment
Developing Relationship
Parrot and Horse cases are of particular
interest to me as well. I am available to take your other animal cases - so do call and we can explore your animal behavior
issue. I have extensive experience with livestock, poultry and waterfowl.
Classes
Pet 1st Aid- Learn to recognize a true medical emergency and how to deal
with it until you can get to your Veterinarian! This class is not the Red Cross Pet CPR. This is a general Pet First
Aid course covering Dogs and Cats.
August 9th, 2008 9am to
12 noon
October 4th, 2008 9am to 12 noon
November 8th, 2008 9am to 12 noon
Durango Recreation Center in the
Twilight Room
Disaster Preparedness with Animals - Learn what the
top animal care agencies in the nation are recommending you have for your animals in case of disaster. We will address
how to reduce stress for the whole family if you are affected by a disaster, whether it be personal, natural or a man made
disaster.
Awesome Animal Companion- Class for all ages who are ready
to adopt, or want to improve their current relationship with their animals. This class would result in a certificate
of "responsibility and readiness" to present to a Humane Society, to parents, or even landlords prior to, or upon
adoption!
Canine Nanny 911 - Is your dog running the household, tearing things up, barking
excessively, being overly possessive of things? Explore affection-based training and communication in a respectful,
loving, and non violent way.