canine Behaviorist North Myrtle Beach

Canine Behavior is where it all began for me.

I had been a foster home for Great Danes for about 10 years. During that time, I had my own dog with a behavioral problem. He weighed in around 195 pounds. He was sent to board and train for about a month, and when he came back we went to weekly group lessons. I discovered how much I enjoyed the training and time with dog people. I also became a foster home for some of the most difficult cases — and though often stressful, I loved the challenge.

As I exited corporate America, following a 21-year stint with the same company, I knew it wasn’t time to retire, but corporate America was not going to be what I wanted to do again.

Friends and family suggested I considered Dog Training. Why had I not thought of that? So I did. I was good at it and especially loved the behavior cases, including aggression. The K9 Coach Carolinas was born.

The volume of aggression and anxiety cases out there is shocking. I started looking for answers as to why so many dogs have such complex behaviors. Interestingly enough, this is what put me on the path to canine nutrition & natural wellness. After a number of trainer peers told me I was crazy — I still knew I was on the right path. That we have to heal the animal — not just train away behaviors.

It’s all related. Behavior & Nutrition. Behavior and Natural Wellness. Behavior and Detox. Behavior and longevity. Behavior and a fulfilled life.

Results are better when we focus on well-being. The whole dog being well. Mind, body and spirit. Then we can train.

I continue to dig deep into canine nutrition, aromatherapy, herbs, homeopathy, reiki, animal communications and anything I can that will help me help your dog. The results time and time again — astounding! When you feel you’ve tried everything — if you haven’t tried me — give me a all.

Today, I am a canine behaviorist who specializes in studying and understanding the behavior of dog. Canine behaviorist refers specifically to individuals who focus on dogs and their behavioral issues and continues to explore knowledge and expertise in canine psychology, communication, and training techniques

Canine behaviorists work closely with dog owners to address various behavioral problems that may include aggression, fearfulness, separation anxiety, excessive barking, destructive chewing, house soiling, and other undesirable behaviors. The primary goal of a canine behaviorist is to identify the underlying causes of these behaviors and develop effective strategies to modify or eliminate them.

For me, it is so much more than training. While obedience may be included, house-rules, consistency, structure, leadership and your own “behavior” needs to be considered in the resolution. But it’s also a consideration of the actual physical body.

Not everyone is prepared to accept that their dog’s diet or vaccine history could be a contributing factor to their dog’s anxiety, but I’m going to do my best to convince you. You’ll have to trust the process a bit.

If your dog has generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, trauma, grief, shelter stress, fear, shut down, aggression — or you just can’t figure out the root of their behavior - let’s talk.

I love these cases, and I’ll partner with you all the way. These canine behavior programs are customized for each dog.

Inquiry is no cost to you.