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A dog advice line, not a diagnosis

Forty years of dog wisdom, one phone call away.

Puppy chaos, leash pulling, a new rescue who won't settle in — call, tell me what's going on, and leave with a plan you can actually use tonight.

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40+ years living and working with dogs Phone or video — whatever's easiest Real-world advice, not a script I'll tell you when you need a vet instead

How a call works

No forms, no intake software, no waiting on hold. Just a straightforward conversation.

1

Pick a time

Choose the length that fits your situation and grab a slot that works for you.

2

Pay up front

Simple, secure checkout. No surprise charges after the call.

3

Talk it through

Phone or video, your choice. Tell me what's happening — I'll ask the questions that matter.

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Leave with a plan

Practical next steps you can start using the same day, not homework you'll never open.

What I can help with

If it's a dog problem you can talk through, chances are I've either lived it myself or helped a caller work through it before.

Puppy problems
Housebreaking
Jumping, barking, chewing
Leash pulling
Introducing a new dog
Dogs meeting cats & other pets
Multi-dog households
Crate training
Separation-related issues
Basic obedience
Fearful or nervous behavior
Adopting or rescuing a dog
Choosing the right dog for your home
Everyday dog-care questions
"What do I do right now?" moments

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Pick the length that matches your situation. Prices below are placeholders — swap in your own.

Quick question

15 minutes

$25

One specific problem, one clear answer. Good for a single sticking point.

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Most booked

30 minutes

$45

Talk through what's going on and walk away with a plan for the week ahead.

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In depth

60 minutes

$85

For layered or long-running issues — multiple dogs, multiple problems, or both.

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New arrival

New dog / rescue consult

$65

Getting ready for a new dog, or helping one settle into your home in the first weeks.

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Why call me instead of searching online

I'm not a veterinarian or a certified trainer. I'm a lifelong animal person with more than forty years of hands-on experience living with, caring for, and problem-solving with dogs.
— what I tell every caller, before anything else

Most of what's online is written for every dog, which means it's written for no dog in particular. When you call, you're not reading a generic article — you're talking to someone who's raised puppies, fostered rescues, broken up backyard scuffles, and sat up with a dog who couldn't settle at 2am.

I'll give you honest, practical advice based on what's actually worked. And when a situation is beyond what experience can fix, I'll say so plainly and point you toward a veterinarian or a certified behaviorist instead.

Please read before booking

This service offers practical, experience-based advice. It is not veterinary medicine, a behavioral diagnosis, or a substitute for a licensed professional. If your dog is showing signs of injury, illness, or severe aggression, please contact a veterinarian or a certified professional first.

Appointments are paid in advance. [Add your cancellation and refund policy here before launch.]

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