{"id":138,"date":"2025-06-01T20:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T20:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2026-04-29T03:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T03:23:28","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-c304226c 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-1a85d6ce 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\" 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\">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-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-db6d829b 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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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-01f89a7c 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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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\"><\/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-fe2c7f7a 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>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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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-a89b3969 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-d2da2050 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\" 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-28f84493 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-d2da2050 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-fa2f7cc46d13228cf36c9cf3c5b636b5 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\" 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\" 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-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c470305f9e13acfbef523864ad71585b\">* 2 Payment installation option available upon request<\/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-509bbb02460b21ab653dd43ef291d90d 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\"><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\" 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-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8291b145ff925649c820240c3eb387b\">* 3 Payment installation option available upon request<\/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-eeb426b1ef1679f06c0ac5c08a9144e0 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\" 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\" 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-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-106daab12e2f92ea75b9f812cb980d99\">* 4 Payment installation option available upon request<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\">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-d2da2050 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 - 3.2px) * 1.597), 40px);\"><strong>Discovery Call<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-9c51dd82869cfd82a9ed7ef491023021\"><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-a61e4c3e4973b8d810b946e49fb4a57e\">15-minute phone call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b9783bcfdfaa1e4c4f279c53ee7254a\">Verbal assessment and recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24a0245694b1c33a71642f071b179553\"><em>A scheduling link will be provided upon completing a brief behavior questionnaire<\/em><\/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 wp-elements-6d1ac3d2db814dc25ac0c1dfdf6365e7\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(1.092rem, 1.092rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.973), 1.7rem);\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.playfetch.io\/derpy-paws-behavior-consulting\/5coxb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><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\/6240485-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"dalmatian, dog, park, meadow, grass, cherry tree, pet, animal, domestic dog, canine, mammal, cute, cherry blossom, spring, outdoors, nature, dalmatian, dalmatian, dalmatian, dalmatian, dog, dog, dog, dog, dog, cherry blossom, cherry blossom, cherry blossom, cherry blossom, spring\" class=\"wp-image-44 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6240485-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6240485-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6240485-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6240485.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"brown long coated small dog on green grass field during daytime\" class=\"wp-image-76 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/derpypawsbehavior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2k6v10y2dig-1.jpg 1600w\" 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-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\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>Why the focus on using food for training? Are there other ways to reward behavior?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" 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\" 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 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 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 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 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 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">We&#8217;ll assess what &#8220;success&#8221; may look like together. 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