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ABOUT ME

Having been a college professor, I understand the nuances of adult learning and the importance of mutual respect. I approach my work from an educator's perspective: My goal is to leave you with knowledge, wisdom, and skills that you can use and apply throughout your life with animals.

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My specialization in fearful, feral, and traumatized dogs is partly a result of having run an international dog rescue, which involved working with many dogs who had been severly neglected, abused,  and/or abandoned to survive on their own, sometimes after being purposely harmed so that they couldn't get back to their abandoners' homes. Often these dogs then had to survive the disdain and cruelty of myriad strangers before being rescued.

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Vision

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Help dog guardians become skilled advocates for their dogs

and thus for happy lives together

Core Values

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* Honesty in apprisement

* Kindness to the vulnerable

* Perseverance toward goals

* Careful, methodic treatment

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Certified Behavior Consultant, Canine (CBCC-KA)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer  (CPDT-KA)

(Accreditation by The CCPDT)

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Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior Certified Training Partner  (KPA CTP)

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Certified Fearful Dogs Professional (CFDP) Instructor/Mentor

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Creator of the Fear Abatement Mastery (FAM) program

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Author (Books on Canine Fear, Behavior, Training, Handling, & Welfare)

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Freelance Canine Behavior Columnist

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Applied Animal Behavior Certificate of Excellence

(Behavior+ Works LLA program)

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Aggression in Dogs Mastercourse Certificate

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BA & MFA, California State University (San Jose)

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Previous (partial list):

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Canine Behavior Columnist, Cannon Beach Gazette & the Daily Astorian

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Rescued Dog Behavior Rehabilitator, Shelter Director,

Sighthound Sanctuary & Animal Services

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Rescued Farmed Animal Volunteer, Wilder Park

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Adjunct Professor, De Anza & Hartnell Colleges

I am also a visual artist

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 The Process of Becoming a Client

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 1. Complete Case Consideration Form     2. Complete Client Agreement   3. Select Service & Pay Invoice     4. Schedule Your First Session

I do my best to respond to questions received from prospective new clients in a timely manner; however, it is impossible to properly serve my current clients while also fielding the large number of requests for phone calls or quick tips I receive. If you are committed to working with your dog and have questions about the process of beginning a program with me,  please email me with those questions. Email: Info@ExpertCanine.com    

Expert Canine Training and Behavior Services

canine behavior consultants

FAQ Excerpts:

What locations do you serve?

I serve clients nationwide/internationally, and of course locally.

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What do you charge?

Rates vary depending on your needs, but plan to invest a minimum of $300.

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What methods do you use?

I'm an anti-aversives professional, which means that I believe I must do everything possible to provide positive reinforcement and positive behavior modification services, avoid aversives, and help you to do the same. I refuse to use pain, force, intimidation, or fear on your dog in order to provide my services. 

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Why hire a Behavior Consultant like yourself instead of a vet behaviorist?

Good behavior consultants do essentially the same behavior modification/training work as vet behaviorists. Aggression, anxiety, fear, phobias, reactivity, trauma, and feral dog behavior are all part of my behavior practice. Veterinarians and vet behaviorists do differ in that they are veterinary doctors so prescribe medication. If you want your dog to have psychoactive medication in addition to behavior modification/training, I can connect you with a vet behaviorist and the three of us will work together for you and your dog's needs--or, if your regular veterinarian is savvy about and stays updated regarding behavior-modification supportive medications, that may be an option for medication as well, and again the three of us will work together to help you meet your goals.  In most cases, you can save a lot of money using a well-educated and experienced behavior consultant for behavior modification and training.

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Expert Canine: Expertise in dog behavior & dog training

Gearhart & the North Oregon Coast

Nationally/Internationally via Live, Private Video Conference

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