Does Your Dog Fall Into One of These Categories?  If So, We Can Help!

What is a Complex Case?

Complex cases result from a lack of socialization during a critical part of development, genetic/biological issues, or some form of abuse and/or isolation around a particular thing or trigger. For many dogs, these issues are not fixable. However, some can be managed, modified, or improved. Many people find it very difficult to train dogs like this because it will, in essence, require you to think, react, and manage the situation like an experienced dog trainer. The client instead wants someone to “fix” their dog. Many owners are not capable/willing to handle the consistency, frequency, and frustration of training like this. Other times, the dogs cannot learn the replacement behaviors or the skill of redirection. But we can make huge strides with time, patience, daily work, and management (and, in some cases, the help of your veterinarian with medication). You will be responsible for the homework, scheduling, and contacting the trainer with questions or concerns. You will also be required to provide video examples of your work with the dog to keep the process moving forward. If you are looking for someone to guarantee they can fix your dog, these sessions are not for you. 

Process of Complex Cases

We will first set up a Phone Evaluation/Treatment Plan Call with Mike… Followed by the first In-Home Complex Case Session Approximately one month from the Phone Evaluation/Treatment Plan

1. Talk with Mike and go over the behavioral questionnaire (that you will fill out)
2. Mike will assign pre-work, readings, videos, & Homework
3. Phone Evaluation and Treatment Plan is 30-45 minutes
4. 1st Complex Case In-Home Session is 45 minutes
5. The Price for the Phone Evaluation and First In-Home Session together is 300.00
6. Additional In-Home Complex Case Sessions are 200.00 Per Session
7. Dog and Owner Work at a Self-Directed Pace (practice is up to you)
8. Individual In-Home Sessions are each 45 minutes in length
9. The client must call and schedule the sessions (accountability is up to you… Education and Support up to us…)
10. If you are going over 30 days without setting up your next session and are still having issues or having to send emails or videos for Mike to review and respond to… It is past time to set up more training. Call the office and get on the calendar to get the in-person help you and your dog need. Without Frequency and Consistency in the training few if any clients succeed in Complex Case Training.

Questions?

Please reach out to us with any questions or schedule a session.  We can be reached by phone at (913) 269-7595 or fill out the form below.