It can take several weeks to get on Sara's calendar based on the high demand for behavioral assistance with family companions coupled with the limited number of behavior professionals qualified to handle severe behavior cases. If you are experiencing
Yes. Sara does in-person behavioral modification all throughout the Greater Charlotte Area. Due to the demand on her time, she limits her travel for the initial evaluation but extends that radius for clients that want to hire her for
Not typically. Changing behavior in dogs (and humans) takes time and consistency. A single session or two will generally not lead to completely modifying a behavior. When Sara takes on a behavioral case, the average to onboard behavior modification
Sara will not be wearing a mask when meeting for the first time. It is important for dogs to be able to read her facial expressions and wearing a mask impairs that from happening.
The Behavioral Discovery Session is really important when it comes to understanding what may be causing the behavioral issues you're facing with your dog. The process actually begins with the Canine Questionnaire so that Sara can gather information about
Once you've had a Behavioral Discovery Session with Sara, she will send a follow-email based on your discussion to outline a plan to move forward with your dog. You can then schedule a 15-minute post-session phone call to review
Sara works with a multitude of behavioral concerns, everything from instilling foundational behaviors in puppies (to prevent behavior problems in the future) to severe aggression cases involving injury. Sara takes a particular interest in fear aggression cases; however, she
Sara is a Certified Behavior Professional, which is different from a Certified Dog Trainer. While training is often intertwined with behavior, they are two separate fields. This is often a confusing topic for pet parents, especially since some Dog
No. When cases arise that Sara believes will hold educational value for other pet parents that would be ideal for filming without compromising the progress of the dog (the most important key factor in determining whether to film or
Sara does not offer a board and train option. While these situations can be helpful in jump-starting obedience for pet parents, the majority of the cases that Sara works with require coaching pet parents on how to open up