Behavior Support for Dogs With Big Feelings in McHenry, IL

If your dog is barking, lunging, freezing, or just not thriving, this isn’t an obedience issue. It’s behavior. Let’s figure out what’s going on.

Start With a Behavior Consult
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How I Can Help

Behavior Consults

Get clarity with a 90-minute Zoom session

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Ongoing Support

In-home or virtual follow-up training

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Immersive Services

Training retreats and behavior boarding for dogs who need more time and structure

Services Offered

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Behavior Consultation

90-minute deep dive over Zoom
This virtual session gives us time to unpack your dog’s behavior, your goals, and the day-to-day realities of life together, so we can build a plan that actually works.

What’s included:

  • Full intake + behavior history review

  • Observation and coaching (yes, even virtually!)

  • Customized training plan

  • Post-session summary emailed to you

  • Recommendations for follow-up steps

This is the best place to start if you're not sure what’s going on or how to move forward.

Cost - $200

This is required before moving into a package or additional services.

Let’s Make Things Easier

Behavior Follow-Up Package

For continued coaching, troubleshooting, and progress over time.

This package includes three 45-minute sessions (virtual or in-person) designed to support your dog’s growth beyond the consult. These sessions are paced according to your dog’s needs and can focus on skill-building, regulation, or problem-solving.

What’s included:

  • Three 45 to 60-minute sessions

  • Notes and follow-up guidance after each session

  • In-person available if you're within 30 minutes of McHenry

  • Travel fee of $25 applies outside the service area

Cost - $450

Only available after a behavior consultation

In-Home Session Availability

In-home sessions are available within a 30 minutes of Downtown McHenry, IL at no additional cost.


Live farther out? I'm happy to travel with a $25/session travel fee applies.

Not sure if you're in the service area? Send me a message or check the travel map.

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