Mischief & Mayhem

Woo-Hoo!!

Okay, not so fun for you, but it might be a lot of fun for your dog. It’s certainly a way to get your attention, or to relieve their frustration, or to fulfill a need we’re not aware of.

But if you’re like me, it really stinks to always be saying, “No! Stop it! Enough!” I totally get it.

Training you and your dog simple solutions to what feels like complex, overwhelming behaviors is my specialty!

Do you have Mischief & Mayhem at home?

Mischief & Mayhem = Adolescent Dogs

Adolescents (6 -24 months in age) are particularly prone to Mischief & Mayhem. So many of my puppy clients wonder what happened to their cute little one! It’s not uncommon to see what I call “big behaviors” from our adolescent dogs – jumping, mouthing, barking, counter-surfing – you name it, they’re trying it.

No matter the age, much of Mischief & Mayhem can be resolved through reinforcing the behavior we do want or need. When we come from a place of always correcting behavior, it’s very confusing to the dog. Plus, if you are constantly correcting, the problem behavior is still happening! More importantly, correcting over and over again can damage the relationship.

Join me in truly understanding why your dog is doing what they are doing. See their behavior through the lens of a canine! Then, I’ll show you how to meet their needs while reinforcing alternatives to the jumping up on people, pulling on the leash, barking or whatever is making life a little extra crazy!

One more thing to note. Mischief & Mayhem when you’re not home can sometimes be the result of some very serious emotional challenges for dogs suffering from Isolation Distress or Separation Anxiety. We’ll determine if this is the case and develop a behavior modification plan best suited for your dog and family.

Excellent

Based on 55 reviews

Rita Flores

2024-01-23

I was searching for a local trainer for our puppy and luckily found Ellen. The package of puppy lessons is the best money I spent thus far on our little buddy. He loves Ellen and she has great insight on how to adjust our human thoughts to be more in touch with our dog, Bernie. Her lessons have helped us earn trust with him and are shaping him into a very loving part of our family. Thank you Ellen!

patricia stirling

2024-01-12

Ellen is simply outstanding! She has made an enormous difference in the lives of our two great pyrenees and helped us to understand their unique needs and challenges. Her use of positive reinforcement makes each training session great fun for both the dogs and for us. We cannot thank her enough and recommend her wholeheartedly patricia and richard stirling

Fred Poole

2024-01-03

Ellen provided us with great advise for our very reactive dog. She provided us with the tools to help our senior rescue dog adjust to a new home and owners. This included suggesting other local professionals, appropriate supplies, and obviously the proper technique to help our dog adjust to a new environment. Her knowledge of all things regarding dealing with a pet was amazing. Her insights proved to always be on target. Ellen's personality makes training a comforting experience and she builds confidence in both the dog and the owner. I willingly recommend her services to anyone seeking assistance with their dog.

Julie Galloway

2024-01-03

Ellen was fantastic!! She made me understand that training our dog was as much as a training for him as well as for me!! When you really think about that it opens up so many more possibilities for a healthy and happy dog that will want to please you the owner. She made me understand all the different signs our dog was giving me that I never saw before. She provided me with the tools to have a non-aggressive dog on our walks. They are so much for enjoyable for the both of us now!! I honestly tell everyone about Ellen because she is so easy to work with and very caring.

Paul Miller

2024-01-02

Ellen was amazing teaching us how to train our dog jameson,she also was so patient and loving towards him. He had anxiety issues and wasn't well trained. In about a month we could leave him home alone and he is getting better on walks with other dogs. USE ELLEN,YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. PAUL

Karen Ziegler

2023-12-29

I researched extensively before hiring Ellen. She was outstanding and with her guidance we solved our dog's issues in 5 sessions. I recommend her without reservation.

Sean Coulter

2023-12-29

At least five stars! Ellen showed not only a perfect understanding of the Doggie mind! But also of the Human mind! And how to mesh the two!

Taya Foy

2023-12-08

Ellen is extremely kind & patient. She is hard working & educated in her field. I highly recommend going to Ellen!

Janet Bocciardi

2023-08-23

Our springer spaniel was showing signs of resource guarding and reactiveness at age 15 mo. I immediately searched for a trainer and found Ellen. Ellen has a wide breadth of knowledge in dog training as well as a warm calm demeanor. We saw improvement in our dog very quickly. I learned to read my dog's triggers and how to redirect him. I highly recommend Ellen if you're in need of basic training or behavioral training for your dog. I will not hesitate to call her and work with her again if needed.

Sarah Sandstrom

2023-08-01

Ellen helped us manage our two young dogs’ unique behavioral issues. She gave us techniques to help each of them develop greater confidence and help us have a calmer home environment through a 5 week reactivity bundle. We still have work to do, but we are grateful for the tools that Ellen suggested, enabling us to help them in a constructive manner.

Mischief & Mayhem

Mischief & Mayhem = Adolescent Dogs

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