Dog Behavior Consultations
Dog behavior and training consultations are provided online via video platforms such as FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet. Clients are accommodated from any time zone and behavioral recommendations are translated upon request.
In-home dog behavior consultations have been provided in the Boston area. In-home training and lessons will soon be offered in Knoxville, TN and surrounding communities, including Farragut, Bearden, West Hills, Cedar Bluff, Rocky Hill, Hardin Valley, Karns, Powell, Halls, Fountain City, Corryton, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Alcoa, and Lenoir City.
Alana Stevenson utilizes only humane training and behavior modification techniques. She does not use shock collars, leash jerks, pinch or “pronged” collars, choke chains, squirt bottles, shake cans, or aversive sounds to modify behavior.
Dog Behavior Problems
- 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 or inter-dog aggression
- Managing multiple dogs
- Introducing dogs
- Introducing dogs to cats and other animals
- Managing dogs and children
- Acclimating dogs to babies
- Rehabilitating dogs with PTSD
- Fear of touch and handling
- Socializing fearful dogs (and dogs from puppy mills)
- Sound sensitivity and noise phobias
- Car sickness and anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive behavior (e.g., chasing lights or shadows)
- Herding people and nipping at feet or ankles
- Jumping on people
- Housetraining
- High prey drive or prey aggression
- Chasing wildlife
How Dog Behavior Consultations Work
Dog behavior and training consultations last 2-3.5 hours.
For online dog behavior consultations, there is a behavioral questionnaire to fill out. Video clips of the home environment, your dog, and any relevant problem behaviors are requested and viewed beforehand.
For in-person dog behavior consults, there is a behavioral questionnaire to complete beforehand. Pre-visit recommendations may also be made to address behavior concerns.
Dog Behavior Testimonials
Sharlene, Greg, Patches & Lady, Massachusetts
Help for two reactive Yorkies
Alicia & Jinni, Oregon
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