PRE-ADOPTION COUNSELING
Thinking of getting a new puppy or dog? Concerned that the dog you bring home may not be the perfect match for you and your family? In this affordable 90-minute pre-adoption in-home consultation we will answer your questions regarding:
- Which breeds or mixes may be most compatible with your lifestyle and experience.
- Where to find your new best friend and what to expect from shelters, rescues or with breeders.
- What to look for in a responsible breeder to maximize your chances for a healthy, confident adult dog.
- Personality traits to look for in your potential new family member and what behaviors may indicate more serious behavior issues
- Bringing your new dog home and how to make the transitional period less stressful
- Integrating your new dog into your existing family of humans and other pets
- How to get started with training
- Preventing behavior issues from arising and what to do if your new dog displays or develops a concerning behavior
$50 of this fee may be applied toward either a Good Manners Training class or a Positive Puppy Program class, within 8 weeks of initial counseling.
PRE-ADOPTION BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT
Following a pre-adoption consultation, if you are interested in a particular puppy or dog, we will accompany you to a local animal shelter, rescue or breeder and assess the dog’s behavior to help to determine if the dog would likely be a safe, friendly, compatible companion for you and your family. One hour assessment consultation.
"A look, a whine, a shake, a turn, a pause, a touch, a bark, a wag.
A dogs ability to communicate is greater than most human’s ability to listen."
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