Your Dog's Therapist
Kestrel Schall, FDM is
Your Dog's Therapist
the support your dog deserves is here
science-backed strategies for you and your dog
Did you know we're living in a renaissance of canine science? We know more today than ever before about the way dogs learn and their internal emotional landscapes. We are well prepared to humanely and effectively address the welfare problems modern dogs face. For many dogs, living in an urban environment is incompatible with their genetic makeup. This mismatch between what they have been bred to do and how they actually live can leave many dogs feeling frustrated, confused, and without agency.
The answer to these problems is not a quick fix trainer whose heavy hand will hurt more than help. The answer is science-backed strategies that emphasize the things that will make your dog feel safe: predictability, communication, and the human-dog bond.
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Your Dog's Therapist meets you and your dog where you are, warts and all, with the knowledge and skill to genuinely help. Let's use the wealth of knowledge we have at our disposal and the creativity we are gifted with to understand what is troubling your dog.
more than training
your dog deserves to be heard
Your dog has specific needs based on their breed, age, health, and personal history. Often, concerning behaviors result when one or more of those needs is unmet. With a commitment to force-free methods, Your Dog's Therapist works with you and your fur baby to identify and develop effective, accessible behavior modification plans that teach your dog life skills they'll actually use to be happier, calmer, and more confident.
services offered
force-free training and behavior consulting
new dog support
Be it a new puppy, a recent rescue, or a foster fail, Your Dog's Therapist is here to help you identify and teach your new dog the skills they need to thrive in their new home...and to keep you sane in the process!
reactivity coaching
Life with a reactive dog is tough. Your Dog's Therapist understands and can help! By identifying triggers, building trust, and increasing your dog's understanding of the world, reactivity can be a thing of the past.
canine life skills
Like children, dogs need guidance to understand how we expect them to act. Don't abandon your dog to fear and uncertainty. Let's work together to teach them life skills that will help them be calm, confident, and composed!
...and much more!
Because your dog is unique, their behavioral concerns will be, too. Your Dog's Therapist will work with you one-on-one to determine what services are the most appropriate for you and your dog.
initial consultation
Our first half-hour consultation is free!
your dog's world
After meeting you and your dog, let's explore the facets of your world to see what's not working.
tailored training
We'll work together to identify goals and the steps necessary to meet them.
contact us
Kestrel Schall, FDM
Serving Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas.
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