The Successful Mix, LLC

Pet Behavioral Counseling and Dog Training

Private behavioral counseling personalized to meet the needs of you and your pet.
Appointments made in Rockingham County: Keezletown facility, Virginia (near Harrisonburg).
Also Offering Video Review Consults!

 
     
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT         ~         BEST PRACTICES         ~         EFFECTIVE

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Here are just a few of the concerns you might be looking for professional assistance to resolve that I can help you with:

  • Housebreaking
  • Basic obedience
  • Teaching you how to get behavior more reliable upon request
  • Coming when called!
    • Does your dog look when you call, then return to what he was doing?
    • Does your cat always seem to disappear when it's time for his vet appointment?
  • Walking on leash without pulling
  • Training for more enjoyment in everyday life, around your home and neighborhood
  • Training for the Veterinarian's office
    • Is your dog required to wear a muzzle for exams? I can help you with Muzzle Conditioning
    • Is your dog unable to relax for vaccinations? I can help!
  • Training for at-home husbandry care... Husbandry care: what's that?
    • Do you struggle to clean your dog's ears?
    • Do you struggle to clean your dog's teeth?
    • Do you struggle with nail trims or to trim the hair on your dog's feet?
  • Basic training and understanding best practices
  • Training for the whole family
    • I enjoy including young family members in the training lessons
  • Reactivity to or barking at other dogs or people
    • Are you embarrassed to take your dog on a walk at the park or around the block?
  • Aggression. Has your dog bitten or threatened to bite?
  • Is your pet afraid of strangers?
  • Motivating your dog for dog sports
  • Teaching you how to help your dog earn therapy dog certification
  • Get assistance on a schedule to meet your individual needs.
    • Meet once per week, or schedule appointments bi-weekly or monthly
  • Too busy to do all the training yourself, I can work with your dog in your absence.
    • Contact Me to find out more about this training service.
   
Offering private, semi-private and small group lessons at the training center in Keezletown, VA; Also offering a Video Review service.

    At the training center:
  • I have hand sanitizer dispensers at the entrance, at the sink counter in the classroom area and in the restroom.
  • The classroom area is spacious for private consults and for small group lessons.
  • Masks are worn at client request.
NO CHOKE CHAIN         NO PRONG COLLAR         NO SHOCK

BECAUSE WITH YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE, YOU NEED TO LEARN STRATEGIES TO SLIP TEACHABLE MOMENTS INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

BECAUSE YOU WANT INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR DOG TO BE FUN

BECAUSE YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE BETTER COOPERATION FROM YOUR DOG

                           

Reward-based, solution-oriented approach to help you resolve the problems you are experiencing with your pet.

Learn how to help your pet feel safe to demonstrate their friendly and sociable personalities.

Yes, your adult pet can be trained too!

Help with all dogs and cats, all breeds and mixes.

Specializing in dogs who demonstrate reactivity to other dogs, people or delivery / pick-up vehicles in your neighborhood or on your walk.

Specializing in dogs who are challenging to motivate.

Learn how to use positive reinforcement to build your pet's confidence.

 
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