Behavior Problem Counseling:
For serious behavior problems such as Aggression/ Separation Anxiety/Chronic House Soiling etc,individual sessions for evaluation, testing and designing a treatment plan are available. Due to the variable intensity of these problems, cost analysis is best determined after a phone/email interview. Some issues are managed with one session with email or phone follow up others may take several supervised therapy session. To request a session for behavior problem counseling, click on the button below and fill out the behavior profile form. You should receive a contact shortly to discuss counseling options.
Private Training
Private Lessons:This is a flexible and effective way to train your dog. Lessons can be at our training center, the convenience of your home or a combination of both. We can target specific problems such as frenzied greeting/housetraining specific to your environment. We also teach basic manners (sit, down, come, walking on a leash etc) in a more concentrated format than a group class. For a customized program to meet your needs Hearts and Paws has well trained staff to attain your goals with your dog. Lessons are available daytime, evening and Saturdays.
Cost:
Cost is determined by location and duration of lesson. Discounted Packages of three or more available. $60 per hour at Hearts and Paws facility (north or south) $75 per hour in-home. *additional travel charge for locations more than 5 miles from our training location.
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Changed Lives:
Email trevor.apdt@yahoo.com with your story about how training your dog has made their life better.
Hi Diana,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write. I want to thank you so much for coming to our house last year for the training session with Skipper. The insight and techniques that you provided us with have really made a difference.
Skipper had shown signs of aggression towards people on several occasions. I was very worried and really didn't know what to do about it. After your visit, my kids and I had a better understanding of why Skipper was behaving the way he was and what to do about it. We started using the techniques you showed us and were surprised at how well they worked. It has been over a year, and I feel like I have a completely different dog. I can actually invite people to my home without worrying that Skipper will growl and bark at them.
Now we have a wonderful dog that will be part of our family for many years to come.
Thanks again,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write. I want to thank you so much for coming to our house last year for the training session with Skipper. The insight and techniques that you provided us with have really made a difference.
Skipper had shown signs of aggression towards people on several occasions. I was very worried and really didn't know what to do about it. After your visit, my kids and I had a better understanding of why Skipper was behaving the way he was and what to do about it. We started using the techniques you showed us and were surprised at how well they worked. It has been over a year, and I feel like I have a completely different dog. I can actually invite people to my home without worrying that Skipper will growl and bark at them.
Now we have a wonderful dog that will be part of our family for many years to come.
Thanks again,
Ginger is a 5-year old Nova Scota Duck Tolling Retriever that I adopted from Town Lake Animal Shelter 4 years ago. When she came into my home she was one of 3 dogs and 2 people in the house. Through time, the relationship ended, the 15 year old Siberian Husky passed, and then in April my 13.5 year old Chow Shepherd (who was also Ginger's best friend) passed; leaving just me and Ginger in the house. Ginger's behavior immediately changed and she became rather aggressive and overly protective of me and completely out of control around other leashed dogs. I couldn't seem to get her attention, much less control over her. A friend and co-worker recommended Diana at Hearts and Paws, and I am forever in her debt for doing so. Diana worked patiently with me and Ginger, and I won't deny it - it was W-O-R-K, but the rewards have been great. I have so much more control over Ginger now, and she's doing so much better since we started working at Hearts and Paws. Sure, Ginger needs some more work and with time we'll get there, but the changes that Diana helped me to make within this first month with Ginger have been incredible. Diana is patient, understanding and knows dogs better than they know themselves. I can't say enough glowing words about Diana, Chip, Trevor and all the folks at Hearts and Paws. The folks at Hearts and Paws have my heart as well as Ginger's; she loves going there, and I have complete faith in the staff that she gets the best care and attention possible. P.S. I suspect that Ginger has a little crush on Chip - she will go anywhere with him! LOL