Your pet has a behavior problem.  You have tried to find help but the advice obtained from your family, friends, co-workers, books, and/or other trainers is either confusing or conflicting or simply not worked with your dog.

What will I do differently to address your pet's behavior problem? 

One, I work with a full "toolbox" (knowledge of both training and behavior modification).  When a pet has a behavior problem, often the pet's  underlying emotion(s) about the triggering mechanism must be addressed to achieve a successful resolution.  Behavior modification goes far beyond mere obedience training and refers to everything related to establishing, modifying and/or eliminating a particular behavior and, if necessary, the underlying
emotion(s) associated with that behavior. 

Two, I do not dole out information to increase my fee.  I quote two flat fees:  the initial evaluation fee and, if applicable, a behavior modification program fee.  

Not every dog needs a behavior modification program.  If I can provide you with a simple handout or recommend changes that will resolve the problem, I will provide them at no additional charge.  If a behavior modification plan is necessary, I will recommend that.  

No estimate for services other than the initial evaluation is possible until the initial evaluation stage is complete. 

The following fees are for one dog only and not applicable to multiple dog situations.  Additional dogs are at a discounted fee.

If your pet has a minor behavior problem, the evaluation fee ranges from "no charge" to $75.00 -- depending on the problem. 

If your pet has a more serious problem, or multiple problems, an initial consult is required.  An initial consult ranges from $75 to $150, again, depending on the problem(s).  The fee includes all phone calls in relation to the evaluation, preparing and sending behavior history questionnaire and applicable screening forms, review of the forms after you have completed and returned them, meeting with you to observe your pet (if necessary), preparation of the evaluation, suggested plan of action, possible referral to your veterinarian for medical tests that may be needed, and providing an estimate for actual behavior modification services should they be needed. 

In regard to the actual behavior modification program, to-date, fees have ranged from no additional charge to $380 for services related to a behavior modification program.