About My Approach
My approach as a behavior consultant is simple: I believe that if you understand your pet and meet their needs, you’ll have a better relationship with them. All pet guardians deserve:
To be well-informed and well-equipped.
There is a lot of conflicting information about how to help your pet out there; it is easy to feel confused or overwhelmed. I am here to help you cut through the noise.
To know how to provide a healthy, happy, safe life for their pets.
When you understand what your pet is trying to communicate with their behavior, you are better able to meet needs and enjoy life together.
To have practical, compassionate strategies
I am committed to using humane, evidence-based methods and helping you feel confident and comfortable implementing them.
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Karen…understands what pups need to feel safe in their environment. Her methods were kind, self-esteem building, and realistic for our living situation… She was very thoughtful in observing [our dog’s] behaviors and made sure we were setting him up for situations where he could be successful….I would readily recommend Karen to any pet owners who are looking to improve both behavior and attitude and foster a healthy human/animal bond.
Dog Behavior Client
Rhiannon C.
How Can I Help?
Cat Behavior
Get help with uniquely feline behaviors. Learn how to:
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Mediate conflicts between cats – Less hissing, more purring.
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Help shy or fearful cats – So they aren’t hiding under the bed all day.
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Resolve litterbox issues – Minimize unexpected messes
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Manage aggression – To keep each member of your family safe.
Cat behavior is a focus of my practice. Whether you have one cat or eight, I can help.
Dog Behavior
Focus on building a relationship based on understanding, communication, and trust.
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Get to the root cause of your dog’s behavior – Understand why your dog is doing what they are.
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Learn how your dog’s breed can play a part in their behavior and temperament - Work with your dog’s natural tendencies rather than against them.
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Set realistic goals and implement manageable solutions - Set yourself and your dog up for success!
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​I specialize in working with shy, under-socialized, and fearful dogs.
Puppy Foundations
Individualized attention for your puppy and focus on your specific concerns so you get off on the right paw together. Learn how to:
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Get used to living together – Set boundaries and build trust from the beginning.
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Identify and meet needs– Learn what they may be trying to tell you and how to help them when they’re panting, nipping, or barking.
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Create an environment to foster success – Establish potty training, feeding time, resting, and other routines.
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Teach crucial skills – Walking on a leash, playing gently, and greeting others and more!
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Karen gave us the tools to be able to have visitors and new people introduced to our dog in a way that would make him take his guard down and widen his circle of people he can trust. We have been through multiple trainers prior to Karen with no success, but instantly Karen proved to have a gift at helping our pup.
Dog Behavior Client
Kyle M.
We were at our wits end, and had almost resigned ourselves to a future of two cats living completely separately in the same house. Your plan helped us re-introduce them in a way that they found meaningful, and now they are the very best of friends and cat-sisters. Thank you so much for your help, guidance and kindness!
Cat Behavior Client
Bob A.