Book a virtual behavior evaluation with Helena's only Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). Our behavior consultant is able to more deeply analyze why behaviors occur, work closely alongside veterinarians, and address complex behaviors such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. This evaluation will be 45-60 minutes and allows us to discuss a dog's history, behavior concerns, triggers, and daily routine. The behavior consultant will help you better understand why behaviors are occurring and prepare a training plan for you. Please note, this is not a comprehensive training plan, and it should not replace working with a behavior consultant or trainer, especially for more severe behaviors.
A comprehensive evaluation designed to assess a dog’s behavior, identify potential risk factors, and provide practical recommendations for management, treatment, and next steps. The evaluation includes a 45–75 minute consultation, review of relevant behavioral history, professional risk assessment, and a written report summarizing findings and recommendations. When appropriate, recommendations may include behavior modification, veterinary referral, specialized management, rehoming, surrender, or other placement options.
Dogs are not always great at recognizing where their body is, which sometimes can result in chaos! This class will help your dog learn to recognize where their paws and butt are as well as build great proprioception and confidence. Through the use of different surfaces and tools, your dog will be prepared to navigate small areas, orient with your body, or even start agility. $40/dog. Location will be announced prior to the start of the class.
A joyful start for puppies 8–20 weeks old!
Welcome to the newly reimagined Joyful Foundations Puppy Class —a dynamic and engaging class designed specifically for young puppies during their most critical learning stage. This class sets the stage for a lifetime of good behavior, confidence, and connection.
We’ll focus on:
Settling and calm behaviors
Impulse control and manners
Basic obedience foundations
Safe, thoughtful socialization with people, puppies, sounds, and environments
Our goal is to help you and your puppy build strong communication and trust—while having a ton of fun along the way.
Cost: $260 total
Who it’s for: Puppies 8–20 weeks old at the start of class
Let’s kick off your puppy’s training journey with confidence, clarity, and connection!
A joyful start for puppies 8–20 weeks old! Building on the first Joyful Foundations class, we'll continue teaching necessary skills to build an everlasting bond between you and your pup. With focus on polite greetings, impulse control, loose leash walking, and more, you'll feel confident after this class to take your puppy into any situation.
Normally $75/kid, now REDUCED to $50/kiddo. This 2 hour class is excellent for kids ages 8-18 looking to build skills with dogs. Through strategic teaching and handling exercises, kids will learn proper leash handling, dog greetings, dog body language, and safety. At the end, kids will receive a certificate, an excellent example of their dedication to learning and improving their skills.
PORTL, or Portable Operant Research & Teaching Lab, is a tabletop game that provides an interactive environment for learning. It's a fun game that can be played over and over, but we figured that a brewery setting would provide an even more entertaining environment.
This class is perfect for dog trainers, teachers, psychology nerds, enrichment-focused owners, behavior enthusiasts, horse people, healthcare workers, parents, and educators.
Come work through different sections of socialization to create a well-rounded puppy. This workshop will introduce your dog to a variety of stimuli and teach handlers how to appropriately introduce new things.
This 30 minute mock exam will help your dog feel more comfortable in the veterinary setting. Following some practice at the beginning of the visit, a vet or vet tech will then join us for the session. This will last 30 minutes and costs $50.
Victory Visits have anecdotally shown to help reduce stress in dogs over time. We are offering 20 minute slots for you and your dog to come into the vet clinic and have a positive experience where no medical care occurs. $20.
**We are currently accepting new clients, though our schedule will be more limited beginning in September due to maternity leave. If you're interested in working together, I recommend reaching out early to discuss availability.**
15 minute phone call to briefly discuss any training goals you have for you and your pup. We will chat about our training programs and what we can do to help you, your family, and your dog(s) live a more successful and less stressful life.
If you're struggling to determine what dog is right for your lifestyle, this short program will allow you to choose the correct dog and find where to get your dog. This is typically a phone or zoom call.
