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Behaviour Consultations

Take your dog from trouble to trained

Behaviour consultations are suitable for puppies or dogs who struggle with problem behaviours and complex challenges. Our experienced behaviour consultants will create a plan to help you manage and resolve issues like reactivity, fearfulness, separation anxiety, jumpy or mouthy behaviour, anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression.

For private consultations complete our questionnaire below. Our staff will meet virtually or one-on-one with you and your dog to discuss and assess current issues and identify problem areas, working together in a comfortable, stress-free environment towards realistic goals. We will work together as a team to plan a successful rehabilitation program, using proven positive reinforcement methods to teach you the skills to manage and work with common and complex behaviour problems.

Once the questionnaire is completed and submitted to: administration@cochranehumane.ca, our staff will contact you to set up a consultation.

Cochrane and Area Humane Society Dog engaging in Behaviour consult, suitable for puppies or dogs who struggle with problem behaviours and complex challenges.
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Common behaviour issues:

  • Chewing and other destructive behaviours
  • Rough play, nipping, jumping, mouthing
  • Excitability or distress in vehicles
  • House training or marking
  • Introducing new pets to children
  • Introducing new pets to existing pets
  • Crate training
  • Recall problems, pulling on leash
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Complex behaviour issues:

  • Excessive barking and growling
  • Separation distress
  • Fear of new people/places or things
  • Food or toy guarding
  • Leash reactivity towards people or other animals

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Consultation costs:

Appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please fill out the history questionnaire, and our staff will contact you once it has been reviewed.

Initial session - 60 Minutes
$150 Regular / $125 for CAHS adoptees

Complex & multi-problem behaviour sessions - 90 Minutes
$225 Regular / $200 for CAHS adoptees

Additional 60-minute sessions - 60 Minutes
$125 Regular / $100 for CAHS adoptees

Additional complex & multi-problem behaviour sessions  - 90 Minutes
$200 Regular / $175 for CAHS adoptees

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Terms of service

  • Private consults are by appointment only.
  • Payments must be made in advance of the appointment. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Travel and fuel costs will apply for behaviour consults held more than 5 km outside of Cochrane at the cost of .60 cents/km.
  • We require 24 hours’ notice if you cannot keep an appointment. We will be happy to reschedule; however, failure to keep an appointment or provide adequate notice may constitute a forfeiture of fees rendered.
  • We reserve the right to refuse clients.