COUNSELING & TRAINING

HOW IT WORKS

Phone consultation:  

I will set up a 15-30 minute phone consultation to determine what issues

you’re experiencing, how I can help you, and to give you the opportunity to ask questions.

If we decided we would like to move forward, we will set up an appointment for an evaluation.

The Contract:

I send a copy of my contract, and policies, for you to look over before we even begin. My contract is primarily our agreement to treat each other with kindness and respect. It does NOT obligate you to a training program. I want my clients to enjoy working with me, and to keep working with me because they get what they need, not because they have to. You pay for each session as you go, no upfront costs.

The Evaluation (~ 1 hour):

I start with an "intake form" which you fill out for me online. This gives me the opportunity to be very thorough in my evaluation and see all the areas that may be contributing to your current issues. This also allows me to see the areas that are in great shape, and which may have the potential to be expanded and help us in creating a well-balanced, happy human/canine relationship, home, and life-style.

In Person: When we meet, I will work with each canine in your household to discover how food motivated they are, how fast they learn, how much they enjoy learning (or don't), if they read body language and facial expressions, their overall stress/anxiety levels, how willing they are to let me take control of the situation (I never do anything to hurt, or frighten them), how easy they are to handle, how pushy, demanding, controlling they are, if they have any bonding/anxiety issues with you, and more if they allow it.

Whether they let me do all my tests, some or none, I learn a lot of information by meeting your dog and get to know who I'm working with.

If your canine has high levels of fear or anxiety and cannot relax, or their anxiety goes up over time, I'll send them home. If necessary we can finish the evaluation online.

Online: I will send an invitation via Google Meet. Preferably, I will have the opportunity to see your fur babies and you can perform certain interactions with them (with my guidance) so that I can see how they respond (nothing to hurt or frighten them). Again, the goal is to learn about who I'm workng with.

After testing each animal, I will ask for any clarification or additional details I need. Then I will tell you what I see happening, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it.

Once I finish the evaluation, you decide if you'd like to work with me or not. Again, you're not under any obligation. If you do decide to work with me, I will use all the information gathered to create a personalized program to meet all your needs and I will email you homework to get you started right away.

Human Training (~1.5 hours):

Since you will be the primary trainer of your canine companion(s), I need to start with a human-only training session. This is where I give you the primer for understand the why's and how's of interacting with your companion animal. I will explain relational awareness, the law of behavior, the use of rewards to turn behaviors on and off, the training cycles, how to engage or disengage appropriately, and how to use this knowlege to successfully interact with living beings.

I want to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible, right from the beginning. I want to set you up to succeed!

Canine Training (1 hr, 45 min, or 30 min - every other week):

Working with your canine(s) to resolve any issues you/they have I will teach you how to utilize rewards, natural behaviors, instincts, communication skills, sound markers, and more. We'll intigrate all of these into a variety of life-games and regulation techniques, to give you the reliable results you need.

I work for all individuals involved to get their needs met, and enjoy their experience

*All programs, whether working in person, or remotely, are accompanied by written programs/instructions emailed to you. I give LOTS of homework!

If you are interested in discovering if we can work together,

please send me an email at FENRISociety@gmail.com

Include what breed & age of canine you have, what issues you are primarily concerned with, your name, phone number and a good time to reach you.

Canine Training Through Relationship Building 

No force, No fear, No harm

I encourage and help humans to create harmonious relationships with ALL the living beings in their experience

When working with humans and their canine companions, I use training that is respectful and fun for all involved.

It's much easier to get cooperation when

what we are being asked to do, is something

we enjoy and want to do.

Find Your Peace

I teach canines and their humans how to relax,

to "find their peace", get calm, and learn to self-regulate

we then stretch this to include staying regulated

even in the presence of intense stimuli.

Together we can prevent or undo practically any behavior your canine companion can come up with that

annoys, worries, scares,

or frustrates you - including:

Aggression/Reactivity to animals

Aggression/Reactivity to humans

Anxiety/Fear issues

Barking inappropriately

Bite Inhibition

Bolting out of doors/gates

Chasing other animals or humans

Chewing inappropriately

Fear of the unfamiliar - or change

Confinement issues

Escaping the house or yard

Digging inappropriately

Greetings at doors, and otherwise

Handling and grooming

Jumping up

Lack of confidence

Leash, harness, collar, clothing issues

Overzealous/Inappropriate with Kids

Potty Training/House soiling

Separation Anxieties

Socialization with other animals

Socialization with humans

Thunder, fireworks, and noise fears

Trash and counter surfing

& More

*Unless caused by a physical problem that cannot be fixed, ALL behavior issues can get resolved

PUPPIES

I offer problem prevention work

for ages 6 to 20 weeks which include:

Proper socialization techniques

Creating functional family dynamics

Clear two-way communication

Relax (finding the peace)

Fear prevention (objects/noises, etc.)

Appropriate greetings

Childproofing

Handling & Grooming

Good manners

Body positions: sit, stand, flat

Relaxed walking on leash

Watch me

Targeting

Recalls

Games: Fetch, Hide-n-seek, & more

And anything you’d like to teach that your puppy is mentally and physically capable of doing.

AFTER 20 WEEKS OF AGE

I offer all of the above to ANY canine of ANY age that hasn't had the opportunity to get all of this type of socialization & training.

AND

We can go even further with training if you both choose to do so.

All dogs, of any breed or age, can learn and enjoy training,

Building Love, Trust & Respect

I work to help you build confidence both in and for your canine companion, and for yourself,

by creating a relationship based in love, trust, and respect.
This type of relationship increases empathy, connection, understanding,

willingness to cooperate, and joy

- it also serves to decrease stress, anxiety, fear, and reactivity of all kinds.

Holistic Approach
I work in several areas to ensure

ultimate success including:

SUCCESS

I create permanent changes by resolving the cause of the unwanted behavior,

rather than managing the symptoms.

When we cure the problem, the symptoms disappear.

*Note: Online evaluations, by necessity, do not work the same as when I can evaluate your animal in person and can be seriously impeded if the video quality or connection is poor, you have difficulty follwing my instructions, or there are too many distractions for you when we meet.

I've worked remotely with many, many people across the country, and even in other countries, with great success.

Learning a variety of regulation skills
Past trauma/history
Physical health
Raising the threshold to stress through regulation, love, trust, and respect
Learning effective two-way communication
Creating pleasant social interactions
Dealing with the environment
Learning how to recognize feelings and meet needs
Working with sensory overload
Personalization for personality
Games for self-control, reliability, and joy