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Connect With Us Mick Howland KPA CTP
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We are a positive reinforcement, non-aversive, force-free pet service. With memberships with the Pet Professional Guild, Karen Pryor Academy, and the BC SPCA we have pledged to provide force-free, evidence-based training and care. Our services include (also see
the Rates page for more descriptions): Our service area for training and behavioural consultations is from Campbell River to Duncan, BC. If you are far outside of that area, we can provide telephone or video consultations. We want to help. Click Here for general inquiries and quote requests. Pet Sitting - Our goal is to ensure your pet's safety and well being is maintained while at home whether for a few hours or an extended period. This service is for dogs, cats, birds and other small animals. It includes visits once, twice or more times per day in your home to feed, water, exercise, play, pamper and provide plenty of one-on-one attention for your pets. We can be there to provide medical assistance when you cannot be there. We will provide extra care and assistance for the older pet, and give extra visits and attention to puppies. Each pet will receive a head-to-tail check to ensure they are doing well. For extended pet sitting services, we will also wash out litter boxes and replace the litter, put out the garbage, and perform general household duties as needed so that your pets will truly be comfortable at home.
Dog Training,
Behavioral Consults, Day Training -
We work with you and your dog on the foundation skills and behavior modification
for problem behaviors. We work at changing the cause of the behavior rather than
the behavior only. Dog Training/Behavioral Consults are scheduled with you and your dog in your home. Prior to meeting we ask you to fill in a History Questionnaire. This gives us some preliminary background. We next schedule an appointment to meet. We use a behavior analytic approach starting with the functional assessment. After a baseline has been established we develop behavior change programs. Day Training is one-on-one work with your dog in your home. We become your dog's personal trainer. Prior to meeting you and your dog(s) we ask you to fill in a History Questionnaire. This gives us some background and will bring this to our first meeting. We discuss your objectives and then set up sessions for training. After an agreed number of sessions we schedule a transfer session with you. For difficult cases we collaborate with a veterinary behaviorist who will then work with you. If you have tried the other methods with little success, let us help you and your dog. Fido's Fitness - This very popular service provides your pet with an opportunity to stretch their legs with a walk around your neighbourhood or park. Let us give your pet a private mid-day, evening or a break at another time of the day. When we pull up in front of your home, the happy face looking out the window is full of anticipation for their exercise break. They receive a one-on-one 20 minute session of mental and physical exercise with breaks to stop and sniff, combined with intervals at a faster pace to get the heart rate up and when done, they are happy, content and refreshed. If the weather is very warm, for the safety of your pet, we will shorten the walk. We monitor for signs of heat exhaustion. Note: We adjust the exercise to the age and health of the pet. Overnight Pet Care in Your Home (may include a mid-day and dinner visits) - We understand that you may not want to leave your pets alone during the night. We will be there for them. By adding a couple of visits during the day, this will maintain a schedule similar to what your pets have when you are at home. Tellington TTouch - Veterinary referral is required for TTouch and is provided by Karin. TTouch is a gentle non-invasive method of working with pets. One of the main reasons we incorporate TTouch is to help pets relax. Many are in a constant state of stress and are out of balance emotionally, mentally and physically. Depending on the pets, it may include groundwork with balanced movement exercises and bodywork. Geriatric
Pet Care - Older pets may require extra assistance and we provide
special care for them. We understand that they may not see or hear well and we
accommodate their many needs. Geriatric care is a part of the Pet Sitting
Service.
Puppy Care
- Your
new puppy will need extra care in the early months. We will work with you
in making this transition as smooth as possible. We assist with the
housebreaking and the extra feedings that are required during this time. By
having us assist, you won't need to put off adding a puppy to your family
because of work schedules. Special Deliveries - Should your pets need more pet food or other supplies, arrangements can be made to pick up and deliver to your home.
* Our business is to ensure your pets are safe
and comfortable in their own familiar environment.
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