Individual consultations in Geneva
Sometimes, despite the best efforts in training, you may face ongoing challenges with your dog that need the expertise of a professional behavior consultant. Even if you’ve already taken puppy classes or basic dog training, certain behaviors may require a deeper understanding and a tailored approach.
Behavior consultations are designed for situations like:
- Reactivity toward other dogs (on leash or off leash)
- Fear or aggression towards people
- Separation anxiety or difficulty being left alone
- Destructive behaviors
- Excessive barking
- House-soiling and other house manners
- Handling or vet visit challenges
- And more…
Every behavior has an underlying cause. A behavior consultation will get to the root of the issue. We’ll work together to understand the behavior, assess the environment, and develop a customized plan that’s respectful to your dog and effective in solving the problem.
During our first assessment appointment, we’ll evaluate your dog’s needs, listen to your concerns, and design a plan to address the behavior in a positive and sustainable way. This approach ensures that both you and your dog feel understood, supported, and confident as we move forward.
Ready to address your dog’s behavior? Contact us to book your initial consultation and take the first step toward a better relationship with your dog:
Personalised program
Following our initial assessment, we will design a personalised plan tailored to your dog’s specific needs. This plan will be implemented through one-on-one practical lessons that focus on achieving the desired results in real-life situations.
To ensure maximum effectiveness, all of our lessons are conducted privately, either in the comfort of your home, in your dog’s natural outdoor environment, or at our secure, fenced training grounds in Satigny, when necessary. This personalized approach allows us to address your dog’s behavior in the settings where the challenges arise.
Every lesson will include:
- A detailed written summary sent by email after each lesson to help you track progress and reinforce learning
- Consistent support to ensure your dog’s behavior modification plan is successful and sustainable
We believe that individualised dog training in a familiar setting is essential for addressing behavioral issues effectively, leading to long-term improvements in your dog’s behavior.
Rates:
1 hour
For efficiency reasons, this option is only available with the package that includes the initial consultation & 1 in-person class (1h).
5-hours package
450.- Chf * (4 months validity)
The lessons are individual, at your place and/or at Happy Dogs our venue in Satigny. Each lesson is followed by a detailed summary sent by email.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
10-hours package
800.- Chf * (8 months validity)
The lessons are individual, at your place and/or at Happy Dogs our venue in Satigny. Each lesson is followed by a detailed summary sent by email.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
Dynamic Dog assessment
A study by Mills et al. (2020) highlighted the link between pain and behaviors that are considered “undesirable.” The veterinary clinics surveyed in the study reported that the behavioral problems observed in dogs are related to chronic pain in 23 to 82% of consultations. The associated conditions mentioned are mainly orthopedic (hip joints, stifle, carpus, tarsus, elbow, shoulder, spinal issues, or other musculoskeletal problems), but also ear, dermatological, gastrointestinal, or dental issues.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of behavioral manifestations that should alert us:
- Vocalizations
- Changes in attitude: isolation, refusal of contact, fatigue, loss of appetite, apathy, agitation, separation anxiety, intolerance to touch, fears, uncleanliness, destruction, barking
- Behaviors: excessive licking, distancing aggression, nipping, increased resource guarding, intense rubbing or scratching of a part of the body, excessive ingestion (such as grass), reactivity
- Postures: immobility, hunched posture, low head, abdominal tension
- Loss of mobility: limping or any unusual gait may indicate injuries or joint or muscle pain.
I now have an in-depth knowledge of the internal structures and systems of dogs. I can detect potential discomfort and/or pain in dogs. For this analysis, I use specific, measurable, and professional techniques that will allow me to then get in touch with your treating veterinarian.
A Dynamic Dog analysis is very different from most canine behavioral assessments. ALL aspects of your dog’s daily life are taken into consideration. We conduct a holistic analysis that considers the impact that both emotional and physical health can have on your dog’s behavior. Everything is connected. That is why we conduct a COMPLETE and DETAILED evaluation when working with you and your dog.
Rates:
Package
400.- Chf *
This package includes approximately 10 hours of work, provided that good quality photos and videos are provided by the client as requested. A detailed report and a video will be provided at the end of the evaluation to support our findings. These will be sent to the treating veterinarian and/or the orthopedic specialist.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
