A complete, in person assessment of your dog’s behavior and your lifestyle to ensure a good fit between all aspects of what Pawfect Partner LLC stands for and the scope of my services. This assessment is internally stored within your dog’s file and is updated with each reassessment at the end of a training plan. Reassessments are crucial for advancing in training and the generalization of basic skills in daily life.

You may have a rough idea of what you want from your dog, but the assessment will show your dog’s internal coping to their surroundings. Do they bark at strangers or just at you? Are they friendly with dogs, or are they fearful? Are they okay with being handled, or is a grooming appointment a complete nightmare? Depending on the assessment, you may need to reevaluate your goals for your intent with training and split the training plan into baby steps.

Anything important that needs to be addressed immediately will be addressed in the consultation after the evaluation, with additional tips and exercises to try while your training plan is being created. Behaviors needing immediate intervention include resource guarding, unprovoked snapping, and any undesirable behavior involving children or other household pets.

Direct observation of behavior during the consultation with a handling assessment where appropriate. Throughout the duration of the consultation, only appropriate behavior will be reinforced with attention or treats. All other behavior will be observed and notated for further intervention if necessary.