Village Dogworks: Behavioral Consultations

A Behavior Consultation to provide one-to-one advice is sometimes necessary to help owners understand their dog's behavior and to address any specific problems that dogs are displaying.

Consultations are designed to help owners solve unwanted behaviors such as leash aggression (barking at other dogs or stangers while on leash), territorial aggression or possessiveness (over food, resources or a favorite location such as a bed or couch), fear, separation anxiety, excessive barking, house soiling and obsessive-compulsive behaviors

Positive-based behaivor modification is a specialize type of training with an established track record of successfully resolving problem behaviors through humane methods that do not resort to harsh techniques or choke collars. During the consultation, a detailed assessment of the problem will be made and you will be given written reports about prognosis and the work needed to solve the problem.

Training takes place in your home (or in the environment where it happens) with the owner actively taking a role in managing and eventually eliminating the problem. It is important to remember that in most cases of behavior problems with dogs, there is no magical cure and owners will be required to participate and follow the guidelines agreed with the trainer in order for a dog's behavior to improve.

You will be able to telephone your trainer while you are implementing your program for any advice on problems you are experiencing and to check areas you are unsure of -- so you will still have a point of contact and support if you need it.

Common Behavior
Problems Include:

Dog vs. Dog Aggressionk
Barking at other dogs while on leash
Separation Anxiety
Dog vs. Stranger Aggression
Fear
Adult House Soiling
Barking
Dog Park Issues
OCD Behavior
Growling at owners
Possessiveness around food or valued resources
Interactions and introductions to children
And the most common of all: My dog is perfect at home but I can't take him anywhere!

All Behaviral Consultations include written diagnosis and comprehensive notes

Behavioral Consultation
Includes home visits, written program and follow-up calls:

3 Visits / $275

Please call (646) 675-2125 to schedule a visit

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Do you
need help
with House
Training?

A New Puppy Appointment
Having a new puppy in the house poses unique challenges to the city dweller. We can help you set up a program to quickly navigate the difficult journey of puppyhood including house training, crate training, nipping, nuisance barking as well as the more difficult challenges of destructive chewing and separation anxiety.

Does your
dog have a
few issues?

Behavioral Consultation
Does your dog have a few issues? Do they hate being alone? Do they bark and lunge at other dogs or strangers? Are they getting into frequent fights at the dog park or bothering your neighbors with nuisance barking? Fixing problem behaviors can be a great way to forge a positive relationship with your dog and help them overcome their stress to lead a more balanced, comfortable life. Behavioral consultations begin in your home -- or at the place where the problem occurs -- to teach you the techniques to help your dog overcome their issues.

One-On-One
Instruction

Private Training
We have a variety of packages to meet you and your dog's needs. Private training includes one-on-on instruction with you and your dog for all our obedience programs. We also offer packages for our trainer to visit your dog while you're at the office to accelerate their learning.