Behav-N-Dogs Pet Services

Behav-N-Dogs certified professional dog trainer, pet sitter and dog walker, Rachael Haddan not only trains dogs she also rehabilitates dogs with problem behaviors. Rachael Has over 15 years’ experience training and rehabilitating dogs, and over 12 years’ experience coaching dog owners on how to train their own dogs. Additionally Rachael offers pet sitting and dog walking! "I will teach dog owners first how to understand their dogs better, and then focus on basic manners training and correcting problem areas, followed by more advanced training. I teach up to competitive obedience and service dog task training, if the owner desires coaching up to that level." -Rachael Haddan. Behav-N-Dogs offers a vast array of professional dog training, behavior modification, pet sitting & dog walking services. This includes: *In-home Puppy Training and socialization course. *Private Basic Manners Training and Behavior Modification. *Advanced off leash and distance training. *Specialized Behavior Modification for extreme behavior problems. *Public Access Training & Service Dog Task Training for future service dog(s). *Drop-in Pet Sitting *Overnight Pet Sitting *Dog Walking The dog training courses are explained in further detail below. Each coarse can be personalized with five training and or coaching options. The options are discussed and agreed upon during the initial in-take consultation and changed if wanted and or needed during the individualized course. Owners also have the option of paying for individual training and behavior modification sessions. OPTIONS (1) Behav-N-Dogs professional dog trainer, Rachael Haddan comes to your home (as many times per a week as agreed upon for as many weeks/months as agreed upon. Usually once a week for 4 to 12 weeks) and trains your dog for you while you sit back and relax watching TV if you want. The last two weeks Rachael coaches all family members on how to cue the dog to perform certain tasks (sit, down, stay, come, etc.,) (2) As in the first option, professional dog trainer Rachael Haddan, will come to your home (as many times per a week as agreed upon for as many weeks/months as agreed upon. Usually once a week for 4 to 12 weeks). However, Instead of training your dog for you, Rachael will couch you and each family member on how to train your dog during each and every session. (3) In this option your dog will receive the best of both worlds. As he will receive one-on-one time with Behav-N-Dogs professional dog trainer Rachael Haddan, and receive training from his owner. For the course (most clients opt for once a week for 4-12 weeks) Rachael will come to your house and work with your dog for half the lesson with you present and watching. The second half of each lesson Rachael will coach you on how to cue and signal your pup or dog to do what he/she just learned. After each session Rachael will leave instructions on what to work on during the week before the next session. (4) As in option three, the dog receives the best of both worlds. Everything is the same as in option three for the first three lessons. By the third lesson and throughout the rest of the course, Rachael will bring your dog with her for training for an agreed upon timeframe usually for about an hour. This is great for socialization and advanced training. Once your dog is returned to you (on the same day of the lesson at a prearranged time) Rachael will give you instructions on what to work on (as well as where to bring your dog for outings) during the week before the next lesson. This option is only for dogs fully vaccinated and at least four months of age. Once the pup or dog is fully vaccinated and at least four months old, Rachael encourages owners to bring their dog(s) out to places like PetSmart and Petco and for walks (regardless of which course option the owners picked) for much needed exercise and socialization. DOG TRAINING COURSES In-Home Puppy Training and Socialization Course, is for puppies as young as 8 weeks, and includes: *potty training *What to chew vs. what not to chew *sit *down *come when called *wait *exit rules (learning not to bolt out the front door until releases to exit) *correcting problem areas (puppy biting, jumping up, digging, food aggression, etc,.) Private Basic Obedience and Behavior Modification Course is for puppies and dogs four months and older, and includes: *evaluating and correcting problem areas (fearfulness, fear aggression, dog aggression, food aggression, dog aggression, biting, humping, dog fighting, aggression towards people, excessive barking, separation anxiety, destroying things, overly hyper, overly shy, aggression towards other animals, killing other animals, pulling on the leash during walks, lunging on the leash when greeting people or other dogs, jumping all over guest etc,.) *sit & down *sit & down stays *reliably coming when called off leash *walking on a loose leash at left side *ignoring other dogs and people during walks unless released to greet *sitting for petting *yard and house boundaries (learning not to bolt when door or gate is left open, only exiting when owner says) Advanced Off-Leash and Distance Training Course is for dogs six months of age and older. This course includes all that is in the Private Basic obedience and behavior modification course, plus the following: *extended sit & down stays (out of sight with distractions for up to 10 minutes) *off leash heeling at left side with high level of distractions *reliable recall even during play at dog park *running at your side while you ride your bike, skateboard, run, hike, snowboard, ski, etc, (off leash) Specialized Behavior Modification for Extreme Behavior Problems course, is aimed at rehabilitating dogs that are a liability and could harm someone and or be euthanized. Thus, this course is very individualized for each dog, and since no two dogs are exactly alike no two courses will be the same. Please note this course is aimed at stopping unwanted behavior and redirection to new acceptable behavior. The new behavior may simply be sitting instead of jumping or as advanced as dropping into the down instead of chasing the cat. The main point of the course is to have a well behaved dog instead of a lawsuit waiting to happen. The way the dog is trained in this course is through teaching desired behaviors and also redirecting to an acceptable behavior (when the undesired behavior a occurs) and then rewarding to reinforce the positive behavior. The following behaviors have been successfully modified through this method: *fear aggression *food and item aggression *dominance aggression *dog fighting *lunging and barking at other dogs and or people (only while on the leash) *attacking and or killing other animals *aggression towards people *fear biting *dominance biting *dragging owners during walks *overly fearful *overly hyper *excessive digging *excessive barking *destroying items when left home alone *separation anxiety *escape artist *slipping out of the collar during walks *bolting out of the house *chasing the cat *eating things not allowed or dangerous *jumping and scratching and or play biting owners, kids, and or guest *crazy behavior in the car (this can be anything that distracts the driver) *not letting people come in and or leave the house/yard *etc, etc, etc,. Public Access Training and Service Dog Task for future service dog(s) Course is for dog owners who are disabled and want to train their own dog to perform tasks to help them with activities of daily living. This course will also cover public access training, helping the dog learn to ignore all the distractions he/she will be exposed to during public outings. In this course the dog’s owner is coached on how to keep their dog focusing on them instead of getting excited about other people or dogs around him/her. The dog will learn how perform the needed service tasks even with high level distraction. In oder to legally have a service dog the following must be met: *dog is found to be of ideal temperament, is healthy, and up to date on all vaccinations. *owner presents a real need to have a service dog. *The dog will be able to perform the needed tasks physically (built the right size for the task). INFO ON VACCINATIONS Note FULLY VACCINATED means the dog or puppy has had all of the following shots and or nasal sprays and is up to date. *Distemper *Adenovirus *Parvo *Rabies *Bordetella Most Veterinarians recommend the 3-in-1 shot for Distemper, Adenovirus and Parvo to be giving at the following puppy age, then once a year from the last round. 8 weeks - first round 11 weeks - second round 14 weeks - third round Then there is the Kennel Cough Vaccination or intranasal mist. The kennel cough vaccination also known as the Bordetella vaccination will usually be given once a year. However, if it is given in the form of a nasal mist then it is usually given every six months. The Bordetella intranasal mist is usually given at the same time as the rabies vaccination at 4 months of age and then every six months. Next, there is the rabies vaccination, which is mandatory to give your dog in most states including Colorado. The first injection can be administered when the pup is 16 weeks old, then once a year. Vets offer three year rabies vaccination after the first vaccination, which is convenient for those owners who buy the three year city license for their pet. "I enjoy teaching others! My over-all goal for dog owners, is that they end up with a happy dog with a strong bond with their owner!" ~Rachael Haddan PET SITTING SERVICES Drop-In Care: Rachael comes to owners home to care for their animals while they are away. Visits are usually one hour long. Additionally time may be arranged. Rachael has cared for dogs, cats, mice, horses, mules, donkeys, pigs, chicken, ect,. She will make sure your beloved pets are well cared for while you are away. Overnight Pet Sitting Care: Rachael stays at owners home overnight she will usually arrive between 5pm-7pm and usually stay until 7am-9am until otherwise arranged. "I absolutely love caring for animals! I'd love to assist you in making sure your pets are well cared for while you are away." ~ Rachael Haddan DOG WALKING SERVICES Behav-N-Dogs Trainer and Pet Professional Rachael Haddan also offers Dog Walking Services! For Just $35 per hour per dog, your dog can enjoy a nice tailored walk around the neighborhood or if you prefer Rachael can drive your dog to a nice nature trail or to an nice grassy park! And then the walk can commence!!! Does your dog pull on leash? No worries, Rachael can personally train your dog to walk nicely on leash during her outings! "I love the experience of walking dogs! It is so nice to see their face light up when they see me coming to take them on their walk! ~ Rachael Haddan