Other Services:
Board & Train
B&T’s are offered on a very limited basis for select situations only. Contact us to discuss this service.
Service Dogs
We offer a service dog training program under the guidance of Caitlin who is a nationally Certified Service Dog Coach. To learn about the requirements to join our program please contact us directly.
Preparing for Baby
Are you expecting a new baby? We are happy to help you prepare for the new addition to the family. Caitlin was a licensed Family Paws Educators through the Dogs & Storks program. Caitlin has lived through preparing her own dogs for her growing family and is happy to help you navigate the changes.
Finding your next Companion
We know how it can be to find the right dog for your household. Sorting through a sea of adorable faces and a huge variety of breeds, rescues, and breeders can be daunting to figure out. We are here and happy to help you navigate selecting your next family member.
Rescue/Shelter work
Whether it is assessing an animal, working with adopters to keep animals in the home or helping train animals currently in the care of a rescue to help them become more adoptable, Caitlin has worked for rescues/shelters in a variety of roles for over 13 years. She has created behavior departments, mentored staff to their national training credentials and developed programs ranging from enrichment to volunteer training to playgroups. Caitlin continues to offer assessments for animals and training for staff at rescues and shelters throughout the southern US.
Decompression Board & Train for Shelter Dogs
We have been quietly offering this service for a few years now but it has become so frequently requested we are making it official. Due to the beauty of living and having our training facility on a beautiful farm in the Appalachian Mountains is that we are set up to allow dogs to de-stress from shelter life. We have plenty of acres surrounded by woods & fields to give dogs space to just breathe and relax. We focus on decompression and weaning off medication in preparation for living in a home environment and assessing if the animal is safe for a “regular” life. We offer assessments for dogs that have done poorly in shelter environments or are struggling with problem behaviors. We consider it a half way point between shelters and home life. Depending on the complexity of the situation the housing set up will vary for safety reasons. Timelines are also completely dependent on the individual dog. Please contact us directly at Info@BehaviorTails.com to discuss possibilities and openings. We limit this service to 1-2 dogs at a time so schedule is limited.
Services for Veterinary Practices:
As an RVT, Caitlin offers specialty training for Veterinary Hospitals including:
Teaching staff Low Stress Restraint & Handling based on Sophia Yin’s book
Fear Free Visits
Cat Friendly Practices
Lunch & Learns
Cooperative Care Training
Seminars & Workshops
We enjoy teaching seminars and workshops; whether it is to other professionals or to the general public. Caitlin has taught numerous seminars on a variety of topics including cooperative care, body language, a variety of problem specific topics and staff training for understanding basic behavioral science for a variety of businesses. Caitlin is available for training at daycares, veterinary hospitals, and public or private events.
Lunch & Learn / Seminar / Workshop Topics Caitlin has given:
Inappropriate Feline Elimination, Where Behavior & Medical Overlap
Separation Anxiety for Veterinary Practices
Understanding Fear Aggression
Understanding the Differences between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs & Emotional Support Animals
Socialization, what it is and what it isn’t
Inner Dog Aggression
House-training Basics plus Q&A
Cat Body Language plus Low Stress Restraint & Handling for Vet Practices
Cat Body Language & Handling for Shelters/Rescues
Dog Body Language plus Low Stress Restraint & Handling for Vet Practices
Dog Body Language & Handling for Shelters/Rescues
Teaching your dog to love brushing their Teeth
From Teeth to Tails, a guide to cooperative grooming & husbandry
Teaching Dogs to Take Their Pills
Loose Leash Walking 101
Getting Started with Come When Called
and so much more……
