New Pet

The first few weeks with your new pet sets the stage for the future and we want to help set your new pet up for a lifetime of success in your family. Help your new pet learn about his new life with you while you learn about your new pet. Our services focus on how your pet communicates and learns, environmental set up, introduction to existing pets, problem prevention and solutions, basic training principles, foundation life skill behaviors and enrichment activities. Consider pre-pet planning to create a smooth transition into your family and start the bonding process from day one.

NEW PET

Puppies

Focuses on needs of puppies from birth to 5 months. There is so much puppies need to learn including where to eliminate, what to play with and how to interact with you. Explore common puppy related topics to gain the information and skills needed to live with one.

  • How to appropriately socialize your puppy to positively influence his adult life
  • Fun handling exercises and associations for easier care in the future
  • Basic training for useful behaviors integrated into your everyday life together

Kittens

Focuses on needs of kittens from birth to 5 months. How you interact with your new kitten the first few months can have a lasting effect on their behavior. Start now to prevent behavior issues in the future.

  • Appropriate socialization for better coping skills as adult cats
  • Introduction to handling, carrier training, and basic training
  • Appropriate play and scratching outlets

CAT AND DOG ADOPTIONS

Focuses on needs of cats or dogs 5 months and older. This transition of acclimating to a new home may be confusing for your new pet so help him adjust to his new life with you.
  • What to focus on in the first few weeks
  • Learn about how to assess your pet’s preferences
  • Build a common language through understanding communication and training

Rabbits

Rabbits are social creatures and their behavior needs often get overlooked. Learn about how your new rabbit can live his best life with you.

  • Setting up rabbit’s space to maximize behavioral health
  • Appropriate outlets to express natural behaviors
  • Building trust to form better relationships
“Approach training with your pet as creating a common language for them to understand your world, and as conversation you are having in order to understand theirs.”
– Gayle DiMenna

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