Four Leaf Pet Behavior

21/06/2025

Congratulations to Fiya and her family on completing four Behavior Modification training sessions!

We were able to address concerns at home, incorporate enrichment into routine, learn about body language and behavior, practice skills for navigating public, and basic cues.

This family was so much fun to for me to work with! Bullies have become a favorite of mine to train after Fiya 🥹💚

19/05/2025

Hello! I will be out of the office from May 20th-31st for a break. Any messages will be responded to when I return to work on June 1st. Thank you!

09/05/2025

We are nearing that time of year that all dog owners dread…

If your dog has exhibited signs of noise aversion during firework displays, now is the time to reach out to your Veterinarian to inquire about medications. Dogs who pace, pant, drool, bark, tremble, or hide from hearing scary sounds (like fireworks) may benefit from some anti-anxiety medication. Schedule your appointment now so that you have time to trial medications to ensure that they work for your dog.

Make sure your microchip is up to date with your current address, phone number, etc.

Take measures to secure your pets indoors. Provide hiding spaces to help comfort them during these events.

02/05/2025

May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) awareness month!

These conditions and their common comorbidities can be painful and stressful to manage. Having a service dog can help! Service dogs can be trained to perform a variety of tasks for a handler with disbailities. Whether you struggle with remembering to take your medication, picking up dropped items, standing up from a chair, or from anxiety, a service dog can be trained to perform tasks to help you.

Four Leaf offers service dog training that is custom tailored to your needs. If you have a dog you believe could be a candidate for service training, want to find a rescue, or plan to get a dog from a breeder, Four Leaf can help. Reach out during the month of May and receive a free behavior evaluation!

19/04/2025

Client education is my favorite thing I do and the reason I started my own behavior consulting business. These are the most common resources I send to clients.

Many dog owners aren’t aware of the meaning of certain body language cues, the proper weight their dog should be, or even what a “good poop” looks like. Paying attention to details mentioned in these resources will improve your pet’s care greatly!

30/03/2025

Four Leaf has an amazing walk! Thank you to everyone who donated, we were one of the top fundraisers at the Phoenix walk for 2025.

24/03/2025

Congratulations to Vela (government name Velociraptor) and her family on finishing four weeks of behavior modification training. Working with this group was so fun!

I am so happy to see them making good progress towards coexisting with the other dogs peacefully again! This goes to show that medication and training in combination help yield wonderful results 💚

09/03/2025

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month. Many people don’t realize the multitude of ways that service dogs can help people with disabilities.

People with MS seeking service dog training with Four Leaf will receive 20% off of services.

Four Leaf will be participating in the MS Phoenix walk. If you would like to donate or register for the walk here’s the link: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/team/72542

03/03/2025

Congratulations to Sarge and his owners on completing 4 weeks of basic obedience training! Sarge is such an amazing Akita puppy- I loved getting the chance to work with him.

He will be continuing training to work towards even more basic obedience skills 🍀💚

24/02/2025

The average dog owner often believes that puppy socialization looks like bringing your puppy to dog parks or playgroups.

Socialization can include playdates with other dogs, but that should only make up a small portion of your time. The majority of your time socializing your dog will be more like passive observations.

Exposing your dog to different sounds, textures, kennels, environments, and people while making it a neutral or positive experience should be your goal. Monitor your puppy for any signs of fear and work with them to build confidence in areas they need support.

Reach out to today if you have a new puppy and would like some help ensuring they grow up to be the dog of your dreams. As a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, I am able to administer PUPPY STAR training through the American Kennel Club.

13/02/2025

Please join Four Leaf’s team at the MS walk this year in Phoenix.

You can learn about my story and how Four Leaf is here to support others with MS in the Phoenix Community.

Service dogs can help all areas of life, but not everyone realizes that all types of disability can use a service dog. Whether you need assistance pulling a wheelchair, picking up dropped items, counterbalancing, or tasks to aid with depression or anxiety- a service dog is there for you. Four Leaf offers high quality training to you and your dog. Service dog handlers with Multiple Sclerosis will receive 20% off.

Here is the link to register and/or donate:
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/582636

13/02/2025

If you would like to join the Four Leaf team for the Phoenix Walk MS event, here is the link.

You can come out to join us on the walk, donate, or both. Anything helps when it comes to spreading awareness for MS.

I’m raising money for the National MS Society and can use your help. Your support means more groundbreaking research and life-changing services and gets us one step closer to a cure! Together we can make a difference for those living with MS — donate today!