What is special about SAS behavior assessments?

Our behavior assessments stand out for integrating the Dynamic Dog protocol. This approach considers all aspects of your dog's daily life, including their physical health, posture, and gait. These factors can significantly influence your dog's behavioral issues.

Why??

Many dogs with behavior issues may be experiencing underlying problems that cause them discomfort or pain. In many cases, without addressing these underlying issues, behavior improvement can be very slow or difficult to achieve.

Diagnosing discomfort or pain during routine check-ups may not always be feasible, as well as observing gait, posture, or daily activities. By carefully examining your dog's behavioral history, lifestyle, and observing their movement and posture, you can provide your veterinarian with valuable information to ensure the best medical care for your dog.

Dynamic Dog Assessment

Common Behavior Problems and Symptoms Associated with Pain and Discomfort

  • Separation anxiety

  • Aggression/reactivity

  • Fear/anxiety

  • Attention seeking/clinginess

  • Pulling on leash

  • Digging

  • Eating non-food items

  • Restlessness

  • Excessive vocalization (whining, barking, growling)

  • Repetitive behaviors

  • Sound sensitivity/phobia

  • Picky eating

  • House soiling

  • Sensitivity to sound, touch, smell, etc.

  • Frustration and low impulse control

  • Difficulty in learning and performance

  • Changes in energy levels and/or habits

  • Excessive licking and grooming of body parts

  • Licking surfaces

  • Excessive chewing

  • Resource guarding

  • Barrier frustration

Here’s What We Do

Details:

  • 90-Minute Online Consultation to discuss your dog’s behavioral and medical history and assess alone time behavior

  • Full access to our online course full of tips, videos, and resources to assist you in the assessment process

  • Full analysis of your dog's posture and movement through video and photos

  • Detailed report for you and your veterinary team

  • Veterinary consultation (as requested by veterinarian)

  • Behavioral management and enrichment plan

  • A customized training program specifically designed to address your dog’s particular alone time issues that fits your style and needs (included only with complete training package)

*Residents of the City of Los Angeles may request in person assistance (based on our availability; in-home and travel fees may apply)

In response to high demand, we are pleased to announce that Dynamic Dog Assessments are now available as a standalone service!

Book an appointment.

Book a complimentary 30-minute call/zoom to discuss how a Dynamic Dog Assessment can help your dog.

Education

As a Dynamic Dog Practitioner, CAMadvocate Level 1, and Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, I possess expertise in gait and posture analysis as well as canine fitness.

My education in these areas encompasses:

  • Anatomy & physiology

  • Conformation

  • Conducting functional assessments, gathering evidence, and compiling data

  • Writing reports

  • Understanding pain and its impact on the canine brain, body, and behavior

  • Recognizing common canine conditions

  • Assessing fitness, performance, and evaluation

  • Considering lifestyle and life stage factors

Dynamic Dog Practitioner

“…...a conservative estimate of around a third of referred [behavior] cases involve some form of painful condition, and in some instances, the figure may be nearly 80%”

— Mills DS, Demontigny-Bédard I, Gruen M, Klinck MP, McPeake KJ, Barcelos AM, Hewison L, Van Haevermaet H, Denenberg S, Hauser H, et al. Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs. Animals. 2020; 10(2):318. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10020318