Behavior modification is not obedience training and should not be confused with it, although obedience training involves behavior modification.

Behavior modification refers to techniques used to modify or eliminate a particular behavior. The use of these techniques involves an understanding of the principles of learning theory including but not limited to conditioning, counter-conditioning, desensitization, extinction, and flooding.

You would probably not be reading this if you did not have a behavior problem with your pet that, to-date, advice from family, friends or co-workers has been unable to resolve. In fact, you may have read books, browsed the Internet, or consulted various "experts" who, although otherwise knowledgeable about animals (i.e., veterinarians and trainers), have also been unable to help.

Help is available but you and your pet need specialized assistance tailored to your needs. Most behavior problems can be eliminated, or at least minimized to a tolerable level, if an owner finds the help he or she needs and commits the time and resources necessary to resolve the pet’s problem.

If your pet's problem is minor, the fee can range from "no charge" to $75.00 depending on what it is.  If your pet has multiple, or more serious behavior issues, another approach is needed.  If so, an initial consult is  required.

An initial consult ranges from $75 to $125 depending the behavior issue.  This fee includes all phone calls, the preparation and sending of applicable behavior screen(s), evaluation of these screens when you return them, recommendations for any tests that may be needed, one in-home visit to observe pet (if deemed necessary), and the preparation of the evaluation, suggested plan of action, and proving you with estimate for actual behavior modification services.  I am unable to provide an estimate for actual services without all the relevant information obtained in the initial consult process.  I can share that, to-date, fees have ranged from no additional charge up to $375 for actual counseling services.