You've tried the training. So why does it fall apart when you actually need it?
Maybe your dog listens beautifully at home, but another dog appears on your walk and suddenly you can't get through to them.
Maybe you're still dealing with barking, lunging, pulling, pacing or a dog who just can't seem to settle, despite all the things you've already tried.
Or maybe you've collected so much conflicting advice that you're no longer sure whether you should be doing more, doing less, creating distance, giving more exposure, rewarding, redirecting or trying something completely different.
That's what the Behaviour Assessment is for.
Beyond Obedience Behaviour Assessment — $67
A 45-minute phone consultation where we'll look at what's happening with your dog, what you've already tried, and what may be contributing — so you can stop guessing and know where I'd recommend focusing next.
The problem with dog training advice? It doesn't know your dog.
You've probably been told to be more consistent.
Exercise your dog more. Socialize them more. Correct the behaviour. Ignore the behaviour. Bring better treats. Create more distance. Give them more exposure.
And when something doesn't work?
Try harder. Practise more. Be more consistent.
But the same behaviour can look similar on the outside and have very different things contributing to it.
A dog pulling toward another dog might be excited, frustrated, worried. Or dealing with several things at once.
A dog who suddenly doesn't want to walk might be overwhelmed by the environment. They might have learned that stopping works. They might be uncomfortable. There may be something else we haven't considered yet.
And the dog who seems completely fine at home may struggle the moment you add movement, noise, other dogs or a more distracting environment.
That's why the first question isn't always “How do we stop this behaviour?”
It's:
What's happening around it?
When does it happen — and when doesn't it?
What does your dog do before everything falls apart?
What have you already tried, and what happened when you tried it?
What makes things easier? What makes them harder?
And are there any pieces of the picture we should be looking at more closely?
That's what we'll start unpacking during your Behaviour Assessment.
Because before I give you another exercise to practice, I want to understand the dog we're actually working with.
YOUR BEYOND OBEDIENCE BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT
This is a 45-minute phone consultation dedicated to understanding what's been happening with your dog before we decide what should happen next.
It's not a training session, and it's not a sales call.
We'll talk through your dog's history, the behaviours you're concerned about, when and where they tend to happen, what everyday life looks like in your household, what you've already tried, and what you'd ultimately like to be able to do together.
Why do we start by phone?
Because there's a lot I can learn before I ever need to see your dog perform the behaviour in front of me.
I don't need your dog to bark at another dog, struggle through a walk or become overwhelmed by a visitor just so I can see it happen.
Your observations matter.
We'll use that first conversation to start identifying patterns, clarify what needs our attention first, and determine what I'd recommend as your next step.
HOW IT WORKS:
Before your call
You'll complete a short intake form about your dog, your household, the behaviours you're concerned about and what you've already tried.
That means we don't have to spend the beginning of your call collecting basic information. We can start digging into what matters from minute one.
During your call
We'll spend 45 minutes looking more closely at your dog's history, the situations where things tend to fall apart, patterns you've noticed, your previous training experience, and what you'd ultimately like everyday life together to look like.
We'll start identifying what may be contributing, what needs our attention first, and where I'd recommend focusing next.
After your call
You'll receive a written recap specific to your dog, including the priority areas we've identified and my recommended next steps.
If Beyond Obedience is the right fit, I'll also recommend which level of support makes the most sense for you and your dog and explain what I'd want us to work on first.
If I think something else needs to happen before or alongside training — such as involving your veterinarian or another professional — I'll tell you that too.
If you decide to continue into either Beyond Obedience program, your $67 Behaviour Assessment fee will be credited toward the cost of your program in full.
The goal is simple: you finish the Assessment knowing what I'd recommend doing next, and why.
Ready to figure out what your dog needs next?
Behaviour Assessment — $67 CAD
This is a good place to start if you're dealing with behaviour that's making everyday life with your dog harder than you'd like — whether that's reactivity, barking, pulling, difficulty settling, unreliable recall, frustration around distractions, or something you're simply not sure how to approach.
You may have already tried classes, followed training videos, changed your routine or worked with another trainer.
Or you may simply be at the point where you'd rather get professional direction before trying another thing and hoping it works.
My approach is relationship-first and reward-based. I use food, toys, training games, environmental changes and management where appropriate. I do not use or recommend prong collars, e-collars or correction-based training.
If that sounds like the kind of help you're looking for, choose a time below.
$67 CAD, including GST
If you continue into either Beyond Obedience program, your $67 Assessment fee will be credited toward the cost of your program in full.