Dog Behavior Consults: Online & In-Person
Behavior consults and dog training help for canine behavior problems—including fear, anxiety, and aggression.
Alana Stevenson provides professional dog behavior consultations and dog training for common behavior problems, such as leash reactivity, fear of strangers, separation anxiety, phobias, and resource guarding.
Training methods are humane. Shock, prong (pinch) collars, and choke chains are never used.
Humane, science-based training approaches recommended virtually by an experienced behaviorist are far better for your dog than using outdated or harmful techniques taught by a local trainer.
Dog Behavior & Training
- Leash reactivity
- Fear of strangers
- Aggression toward people
- Aggression toward visitors and guests
- Separation anxiety
- Resource guarding food, objects, or people
- Excessive barking, including barking for attention
- Play-biting, mouthing, and rough play
- Fighting between dogs and inter-dog aggression
- Managing multiple dogs or multi-dog households
- Introducing dogs
- Introducing dogs to cats or other animals
- Introducing dogs to babies
- Managing dogs and children
- Rehabilitating dogs exposed to punitive or fear-based training
- Fear of touch or handling
- Socializing fearful and anxious dogs (including dogs from puppy mills)
- Sound sensitivity and noise phobias
- Car anxiety or car sickness
- Obsessive-compulsive behaviors (e.g., chasing lights or shadows)
- Herding people or nipping at feet and ankles
- Jumping on people
- Housetraining problems
- High prey drive or prey aggression
- Chasing wildlife
Online Dog Behavior Consults & Dog Training
Live video dog behavior consults and dog training are conducted via FaceTime, Zoom, or Google Meet. Other platforms can be made available. Before the consult, clients complete a detailed behavioral questionnaire. Video clips of your dog(s), the home environment, and any behavior problems or training challenges are requested for a more thorough assessment. Follow-up sessions are available as needed.
In-person dog behavior consults are offered locally in the Burlington, VT area at this time.
German Shepherd mix courtesy of Erik Lam.
Rescued pit bull “Poodle Dave” and Yorkie friend © Mary Alice Alnutt
Client Testimonials
Sharlene, Greg, Patches & Lady
Reactive Yorkies
Alicia & Jinni
Leash pulling and managing prey drive in a rescued Pit Bull
Vesper & Kingston
“We needed Alana to help our dogs get along (Kingston was terrified of boisterous Vesper; Vesper wanted to take every opportunity to show that she dominated). Alana’s deep knowledge of dog behavior and her gentle and loving approach to help them worked wonders!” ~ Jane McCarthy, Kingston & Vesper, Lexington
Jack
“Alana came in and observed Jack with the entire family—myself, my wife, her mom and Ember. She was able to help us immensely by outlining an approach and plan that helped ensure my mother in law’s safety even as her disease progressed while keeping Jack reassured. It worked wonderfully, and we are forever grateful.” ~ John & Kathi Bourke, Jack & Ember, Massachusetts