{"id":138,"date":"2025-06-01T20:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T20:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:48:30","slug":"canine-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/?page_id=138","title":{"rendered":"Canine Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 52%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.021rem, 2.021rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.526), 3.6rem);\"><strong>Ready to Repair Your Canine Connection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7231300-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"paw, dog, animal, hand, pet, friends\" class=\"wp-image-119 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7231300-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7231300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7231300-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7231300.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:90px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0d3a6d2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-fse-section-header has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d558df93 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center tp-fse-section-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.696rem, 1.696rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.926), 2.9rem);\">I Can Help With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center tp-fse-section-subtitle has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59e9e8526ef17c2a41499b5f5c64a7ab wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.825), 24px);\"><strong>Facilitating an easier, safer, more predictable and enjoyable life together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the behaviors listed below can be rooted in an underlying medical condition. I will work with your veterinarian to help offer comprehensive care in addressing your pet&#8217;s overall health and behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee2332cf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e5c0b2f6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-185 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ad62ae1f-9894-4e6b-9d72-ca65cf4c4f0c.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ad62ae1f-9894-4e6b-9d72-ca65cf4c4f0c.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ad62ae1f-9894-4e6b-9d72-ca65cf4c4f0c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ad62ae1f-9894-4e6b-9d72-ca65cf4c4f0c-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7e7674\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Leash Behaviors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barking, pulling, growling, lunging &#8211; <em>I feel embarrassed walking my dog<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-181 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3fd22d15-b2ce-4aa0-9d97-ec4efa9ce27e.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3fd22d15-b2ce-4aa0-9d97-ec4efa9ce27e.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3fd22d15-b2ce-4aa0-9d97-ec4efa9ce27e-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3fd22d15-b2ce-4aa0-9d97-ec4efa9ce27e-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a68f80\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Barking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At you, deliveries, guests, seemingly nothing at all- <em>I find myself sometimes barking back at my dog in frustration<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-209 size-large\" alt=\"A mother tenderly comforts her crying newborn baby as the pet dog attentively watches nearby.\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7282641-683x1024.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7282641-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7282641-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7282641-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7282641.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a9a19e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Baby Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expecting or planning to add children to the family-  <em>I&#8217;m worried about how my dog will behave around a baby<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca3c5455 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-40 size-large\" alt=\"finnish lapphund, dog, puppy, lapphund, nature, pet, animal, young dog, domestic dog, canine, mammal, portrait, cute\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8355620-1024x682.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8355620-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8355620-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8355620-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8355620.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d7470\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Fearful and Avoidant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiding from guests, afraid of packages, jumps at noises-<em> I feel bad for how worried my dog is all the time<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-191 size-large\" alt=\"veterinarian, examination dog, ambulance, nature, clinic, pets, dog, health, prevention, animal, pet, diagnosis, dog diseases, vaccination, care, treatment, petcare\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4906607-682x1024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:66% 60%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"66% 60%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4906607-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4906607-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4906607-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4906607.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8e8a84\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Vet or Groomer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiding, trembling, growling, barking, biting- <em>I can&#8217;t get my dog needed care<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-width:2px;border-radius:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6f707aaa-d74f-47b5-9924-117bd56e053c.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 29%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 29%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6f707aaa-d74f-47b5-9924-117bd56e053c.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6f707aaa-d74f-47b5-9924-117bd56e053c-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6f707aaa-d74f-47b5-9924-117bd56e053c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6f707aaa-d74f-47b5-9924-117bd56e053c-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9d9b98\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21e933ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.871), 25px);\">Destructive Behaviors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shoes, furniture, crates, curtains- <em>I&#8217;m at my wits end trying to dog-proof my home<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.301rem, 1.301rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.278), 2.1rem);grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0tmhwzyb6gq-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"selective focus photo of long-coated brown dog sitting on brown wooden stairs\" class=\"wp-image-90 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0tmhwzyb6gq-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0tmhwzyb6gq-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0tmhwzyb6gq-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0tmhwzyb6gq.jpg 801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\">I Can Also Help With&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Separation Anxiety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Sound phobias<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Human-directed biting behaviors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Housemate fighting and aggression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Resource guarding <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Medication Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Ingestive behaviors <\/strong> (working with your vet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.408), 1.13rem);\"><strong>Adolescent behavior prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(22.544px, 1.409rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.446), 37px);\">&#8230; and <strong>Enrichment Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.754), 1.4rem);\">Modern dogs come with modern problems- like not having appropriate outlets for their natural behaviors of sniffing, chewing, and foraging for food. Enrichment options are tailored to your dog&#8217;s breed(s) and personality.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5175628-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"dog toys, pet, dog playing, dog chew toy, dog frisbee, dog rope, dog bone, dog ball, animal, dog, puppy\" class=\"wp-image-193 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5175628-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5175628-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5175628-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5175628.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2561134-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"dog, puppy, sofa, pet, animal, lying down, canine, nature, domestic, domestic dog, portrait, dog portrait, mammal, animal portrait\" class=\"wp-image-47 size-full\" style=\"object-position:55% 42%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2561134-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2561134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2561134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2561134.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.2), 32px);\"><strong><strong>Don&#8217;t see your pet&#8217;s specific behavior concern listed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.092rem, 1.092rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.973), 1.7rem);\"><strong>Contact me to see if I can still help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/?page_id=153\">Contact Sarah<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cef306 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5415c525b63243be059aa8d7190483e8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc2adbf7f09d28058af20fc73c012b2e\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.597), 40px);\"><strong>Initial Consult<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-c6ff6e2f8b8445ce457bbd8117d4ae29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5744c480ea73b21ae7cf8bc9ddafd5c2\">1.5-2 hour visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cb859bc4b37caeb724dffb1d0d2529e\">Thorough review of your pet&#8217;s behavioral and medical history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aaad3a5a383957e665181d42aca5f06c\">Options for meeting virtually or in-person (Sarah will recommend which option based on your pet&#8217;s behavior history)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-639e94f796359fec479e0a266f773b46\">Written summary, including: behavior assessment, measurable behavior goals, detailed short-term recommendations for behavior management and training, and an outline of long-term recommendations to incorporate in session packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c0da20b8f662e6dbdc84ecfe1b1c984\">Written summary shared with your veterinarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-83fb789e61fe6a746275e4140093a697\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.2), 2rem);\">$295<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d213cd8a5225fd6392d24cfd7884a62a\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.2), 2rem);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/?page_id=153\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"153\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cef306 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-269e496cd67aa82d0aea8de5ee912c3c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cea27fa1de56ef98f54538f32dc75664\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20.515px, 1.282rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.249), 33px);\"><strong>4-Hour Session Package<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-c6ff6e2f8b8445ce457bbd8117d4ae29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b938fb8f5fe7481d186048c486eba11c\">30-60 minute follow-up sessions every 1-3 weeks, held over 8 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7332d095e01c796720b4d8129522c58e\">Virtual, In-Person, or combination- whichever most benefits your pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31e73e0d20e8f2c74cb44a64e51792b5\">Written summary for you and your vet <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d362b0a01f11ecc99c8868d70258fabc\">Email and text support between sessions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18eb109a111f6cc6a1f42095c927edf6\"><strong>$60 SAVINGS!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8be2fc71d94cd2950c59fe601f677562 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>$660<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02d2580b54b8c011cfd1a37c9b6f7003 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>* 2  or 4 Payment installment options available<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4d998265e9ff6a379a9ea099a4c7a152 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ee4d8e427c657b326731d7d68402317\" id=\"patron\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.2), 32px);\"><strong>6-Hour Session Package<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-0c97e1538f95c0b9c2c46e201060028a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20b9125bff93fa5d925699fc7a429f70\">30-60 minute follow-up sessions every 1-3 weeks, held over 12 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7332d095e01c796720b4d8129522c58e\">Virtual, In-Person, or combination- whichever most benefits your pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31e73e0d20e8f2c74cb44a64e51792b5\">Written summary for you and your vet <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d362b0a01f11ecc99c8868d70258fabc\">Email and text support between sessions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce564376f5b2b45c199c49d54ddfcfc9\"><strong>$90 SAVINGS!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6588018e7aacaedb51c7186371cae9b6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>$990<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1c46ab1d855132ca3c738eb4184f6e4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>* 3 or 6 Payment installment options available <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ac0f437c5ccb259f81bb130092b49ea0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-438250d03c1d4817e3eac6cb95628196\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.2), 32px);\"><strong>8-Hour Session Package<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-c6ff6e2f8b8445ce457bbd8117d4ae29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c869b953dadaaa5e06b1df98b6c58efd\">30-60 minute follow-up sessions every 1-3 weeks, held over 16 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7332d095e01c796720b4d8129522c58e\">Virtual, In-Person, or combination- whichever most benefits your pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcd9bcec6dd2c3b36acfff6c2d7b8910\">Written summary for you and your vet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d362b0a01f11ecc99c8868d70258fabc\">Email and text support between sessions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3a493db5e7f9931524de82678878b0c\"><strong>$120 SAVINGS!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-099bdc248046ab6aa5308753c7b77485 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>$1320<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06443eaf71c7caa1aa50c8a7315150c6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>* 4 or 8 Payment installment options available<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cef306 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-714ce8e95bb4dccfabaedcd7702b7340 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b19836ef87a66b2c13fcf75384c01a70\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.152), 31px);\"><strong>1-Hour Virtual Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-c6ff6e2f8b8445ce457bbd8117d4ae29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-892edbf4f00d2ab9ad13cbd57692453c\">Session summary shared in your pet&#8217;s portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4645c98b19fe36e50acc1864855579e3\">Summary shared with your veterinarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18c79e4d1198f52772ef93179a46041a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>$180<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-81caf99ee5e14a2f85a34ae015feac67 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3667b3f03da94f46f6d6995059b4a071\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.434px, 1.152rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.057), 29px);\"><strong>1-Hour In-Person Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-c6ff6e2f8b8445ce457bbd8117d4ae29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-892edbf4f00d2ab9ad13cbd57692453c\">Session summary shared in your pet&#8217;s portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4645c98b19fe36e50acc1864855579e3\">Summary shared with your veterinarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18c79e4d1198f52772ef93179a46041a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>$180<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-duotone-rgb4247103-rgb21419442-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-left:48px;min-height:501px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-335\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pd.w.org\/2022\/01\/26061d763eca13bb6.11341561.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.93rem, 1.93rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.352), 3.4rem);\"><strong><strong>&#8220;The similarities that we share, and the differences that confuse us, are a blessing and a curse in our relationship with dogs&#8221;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Patricia McConnell, PhD- author, speaker, Applied Animal Behaviorist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Uncertain If We Might Be a Good Fit For Each Other?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cef306 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-98a649da21b7c40f6ff6d6c58c89370d is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66337deb21ae60e769f2beb7037ac3f9\" id=\"patron\" style=\"font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 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Are there other ways to reward behavior?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Food is a strong motivator for behavior- we humans have oodles of foods we use as rewards for our own hard work! How food is used is what&#8217;s important- making food either rewarding or aversive. The type, size, where offered (from a hand vs on the ground vs other), when, and how frequently (at first!) are vital components in helping strengthen or weaken a behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Even so, some animals may prefer other types of rewards: toys, play, access to a preferred or &#8220;safe&#8221; location, praise, and some even love petting or scratches! I&#8217;ll work with you to help assess what rewards your pet prefers and how to utilize those to your advantage. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><summary>Will the behavior change we work on be permanent?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">It depends! Some pets learn a new behavior pattern and continue that pattern for life (think of a cat hearing a food can opening). Other behavior patterns might require some life-long reinforcing (think maintaining an awesome recall with your dog). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Each human-pet duo is unique. Some pets may &#8220;work for less&#8221; with one of their trusted humans, but may &#8220;only work&#8221; for food or toy rewards from the other human in their family. If that dynamic is ok for you, then that&#8217;s ok and it doesn&#8217;t need to change. If you&#8217;d like help assessing if or how to change that dynamic, let&#8217;s see what we can do together!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><summary>How long will it take to see behavior changes in my pet?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Sometimes behavior changes are seen within a matter of days! Every pet, family, and behavior pattern is different. Some behaviors may improve dramatically through management interventions and a few easy changes to your daily or weekly life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Other behaviors, especially those rooted in significant fear or anxiety or that have been &#8220;practiced&#8221; for years may take longer to change. In these cases, partnering with a Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist or your primary care veterinarian may be most appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><summary>What if my pet doesn&#8217;t respond to training?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">We&#8217;ll assess what &#8220;success&#8221; may look like together. 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