Consulting services are available for a wide range of challenges from behavior modification for exotic and domestic animals to shelter management, aggression cases, collaboration with your veterinarian, or guidance on any behavioral hurdles.

Assessments for dogs give shelters and owners information on the strengths and potential challenges they may experience with their pet. Assessments can help determine what the sociability skills are of a dog in relation to both other people and other dogs. This information is invaluable for appropriate adoptions and the long-term success for a pet in a home.

Sessions with your pet in their own familiar environment is often the best way to address most behavioral challenges. This personalized approach allows for customized training tailored to the family’s lifestyle and provides guidance on real-life situations like greeting visitors or managing household routines.

Specialized boarding services are available for parrots, reptiles, rodents and dogs. This service is particularly valuable for owners looking for a more peaceful quiet stay for their dogs. I provide a small number of private rooms where dogs cannot see one another and noises are minimized. Dogs are only handled by myself to provide a safe and low stress environment. Yes, you can actually take a vacation or travel for work and know that your dog is receiving the best care while you are away.

Board and train services are available for specific clients who meet certain criteria. Difficult behavioral problems like aggression take time and cannot be fixed with a board and train program. B&T services are great for emotionally balanced dogs who can benefit from help with general problem behaviors like obedience training, dog -socialization, potty training, crate training, leash pulling, or recall among others.

Many behavioral issues can be successfully addressed through one-on-one online instruction. This is particularly valuable for dogs that have extreme anxiety leaving the home, have severe reactivity, or have separation anxiety when left alone. It is also convenient for owners with exotic pets, busy schedules, or those with mobility issues as well as owners living outside of the Kansas City Metro Area.

A convenient training option where your dog spends the day with me for personalized, one-on-one training tailored to your goals. Whether working on specific behaviors or enjoying safe, structured socialization with trustworthy peer dogs, this program provides a focused learning experience without the chaos of traditional daycares or the risks of dog parks. Videos and tutorials of your dog’s day are provided.

One-on-one training tailored to your dog’s unique needs, behavior and learning style, held at DoggSense home base location in Stillwell, Kansas. These personalized sessions can address everything from reactivity to everyday manners. Depending on the behavioral goals, sessions may be weather-dependent to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.