International Dog & Cat Behavior Consultations

Online Dog Training & Cat Behavior Consults

Humane behavior modification for dog and cat behavior problems
Positive dog training techniques

The right training methods and behavioral approaches provided remotely are far more beneficial than using outdated or harmful techniques from a nearby trainer.

With more than 20 years of professional experience, Alana specializes in resolving dog and cat behavior problems using humane, low-stress techniques grounded in behavioral science. Alana is an experienced behaviorist who understands animal emotions, body language, and learning theory. She is Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified and holds a master’s degree in biology education.

Alana’s consults are personalized, collaborative, and tailored to your dog’s or cat’s environment, emotional needs, and personality.

For more on Alana Stevenson’s training methodology and approach, see Dog & Cat Behavior Training FAQs.

Many people assume that in-person support is best—but in behavior, the approach matters far more than the execution. It’s better to use effective, humane methods imperfectly than to apply outdated or punitive techniques with precision.

How Remote Behavior Consults Work

Online dog and cat behavior consults and dog training sessions are 1–3 hours via Zoom, FaceTime, or Google Meet. Clients complete a detailed questionnaire about their dog or cat so Alana can review their behavioral history. Video clips of the home environment and any behavior problems or training challenges are requested for a more thorough assessment.

All behavior and training consults include follow-up support and written summaries so you can easily implement behavior modification at home. You’ll be guided step-by-step—whether you’re dealing with inter-cat or inter-dog aggression, fear of strangers, leash reactivity, overzealous greeting of guests, litter box issues, play aggression, excessive vocalization, or separation anxiety.

Each consultation includes:

• Detailed discussion of your pet’s behavior history and current challenges
• Live feedback, training advice, and environmental recommendations
• Written behavior plans and session summary
• Follow-up support via email
• Video review of progress

See Online Dog & Cat Behavior Consults for more on remote consultations.

For Shelters, Rescues, and Veterinary Teams

Alana provides remote consultations for shelter staff, rescue organizations, and animal professionals. Get help for individual dogs and cats, learn environmental strategies to improve animal welfare, and train staff and volunteers on humane handling and gentle, science-based behavior modification techniques.

Many dog and cat owners—and even veterinarians—are unaware that behavior consultations can be conducted virtually with great success. It’s not about proximity; it’s about experience, expertise, and using the right methods.

Visit the Training for Animal Professionals & Shelter Staff page for more details.
Virtual tutorials and shelter-wide training bundles are also available:
Dog Behavior Training Tutorials • Cat Behavior Training Tutorials

If you represent a shelter, rescue, or veterinary clinic and would like to work together on behavior support or education, you’re welcome to reach out. Alana is open to working with organizations that share a commitment to humane, science-based care—particularly in areas where support is limited.

Countries and Regions Served

If you have access to PayPal and the internet, then behavioral consultations and training help are available to you. If you are in a country without Paypal access, alternative forms of payment are available. All payments for online consultations are prepaid upon scheduling.

Clients have success with online dog and cat behavior consults.
Alana’s clients regularly report progress and improvement from remote consults, whether they’re located in the same state, across the country, or across the globe. Written summaries can be translated if needed, and instructions are tailored for clarity and simplicity.

Alana has worked with clients across the United States and internationally, including in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia (Bali), Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Hungary, Malawi, and South Africa.