I’ll absolutely appreciate as much information about your pet as you can provide. As someone who owns a recovering anxious dog, I understand the importance of each interaction in either reinforcing past behavior or creating new behaviors. So, please let me know about any and all triggers that are either overly stressful or overly exciting to your dog so I can be watching out for those on walks and timing treat delivery properly. On the same note, please let me know about any health concerns or allergies in advance. I’m a big believer in using treats and typically stick with dehydrated beef liver as a favorite but if you’re working on weight loss with your pet or have any other concerns, I’m happy to use any treats that you prefer or to abstain from treats. Also, let me know what kind of experiences leave your dog feeling most fulfilled/happily tuckered out by the end of the day. I’m happy to get creative to make sure we can work in their favorite things.

I’m a big believer that both mental and physical exercise are important to having a fulfilled dog. Before working with your pet, I’ll be sure to research their breed(s) and activities that can help tire them out physically and mentally. Sometimes, getting outside of the same routine walk can do wonders for bored dogs. Playing “find it” games where dogs search for treats can be a lot of fun, too. I’ll bring some toys of my own to facilitate fetch or tug of war, depending on what your dog enjoys.