Online Consultations
Get the help you need quicker and with less stress with a video session! Through online sessions, I am able to observe you and your pet without affecting the animal’s behavior with my own presence. While I am happy to see any client virtually, online sessions are particularly helpful for when extreme shyness or aggression caused by a stranger in the home could negatively impact learning. Virtual sessions also allow me to see clients outside of my in-person service area.
Video chat sessions are conducted via Zoom. (Google Meet also available upon request.) All you need is a computer with a webcam, speakers, and microphone. A laptop, smartphone, or tablet works great. Keep in mind, we may need some mobility so I can see your pet and/or home layout clearly.
Getting Started…
Online Initial Consultation
1 to 1.5 hours - $130
additional behavior plan for another pet - add up to 30 minutes, $65
As with in-person cases, our first meeting will help me get to know you, your family, and your pet. We will discuss the behaviors you are seeing and your goals for your pet moving forward. Our conversation will focus on understanding your pet, learning about natural behaviors, and decoding body language. From there, we will create a plan for behavioral change going forward and suggest some management strategies to help you see immediate improvement. The plan will be typed and emailed to you, along with handouts, articles, and product recommendations as needed.
I have had success in an online format with most in-home behaviors, from puppy manners to anxiety and aggression. Once we get started, we can always go back and forth between online and in-person sessions depending on what we want to work on for that particular appointment. If you are not certain whether online or in-person is the best option for your pet, please contact me.
Follow Up…
Online Coaching Sessions
45-60 minutes - $80
After our initial appointment, we can meet as much as you'd like to break down the plan and practice the pieces. Coaching sessions are specifically aimed at teaching you to teach your dog. During online coaching sessions, I will check in about your dog’s current progress and answer any questions you may have. I will coach you on how to teach your dog new behaviors and supervise your progress via video. Online sessions tend to be very effective, since the hands-on training part is all yours, supported by my observations and encouragement. After the session, you will receive some brief notes on what we discussed, as well as handouts, instructions, and links to further information as needed.
Rather than being forced to commit to a package, sessions are booked one at a time, at your convenience. We can meet only occasionally, regularly every week, or multiple times per week, so you receive exactly as much feedback and coaching as you would like while you practice new skills. I am happy to switch between online and in-person sessions depending on your goals for the session. An initial consultation is required before scheduling an online coaching session.
Other Species
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Training and behavior modification isn't just for the dogs! Southland Behavior & Training has experience working with cats, rabbits, and even parrots on a variety of behavior problems. Online sessions reduce stress on house pets and can help resolve litter box avoidance, fear and anxiety, inter-pet conflict and more! All of the services above are available for cats. Other species may be accommodated upon request. Please contact for more information.