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Melissa McMath Hatfield
Certified Behavior Canine Consultant-Knowledge Assessed "CBCC-KA"
Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, Behavior Division
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, "CDBC"
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Dog Division
Professional Member of The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, "IAABC"
Completed Aggression in Dogs Mastercourse - Michael Shikashio 12-22
Numerous nominations for completed works with the Dog Writers Association of America
Dog Writers of America Maxwell Medallion 2022 Winner in the category of Behavior and Training
Dog Writers of America Nominee for Excellence in the category of Behavior and Training, 2018,2019, 2022
Published in multiple dog association newsletters and publications
Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers,
"APDT"
Masters Counseling Psychology and Licensed Psychological Examiner
Proud Mom of A.K.C. Champion Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Truman, Princeton, Stetson, Haviland and Huntington
Grand Champion Tia’s Huntington McMath, National Owner Handler Bronze award
Loving Dogs - Mission Statement
To develop and strengthen the canine human relationship through understanding, knowledge and empathy. Develop the manners and social skills of the companion dog through positive reinforcement behavior models.
Enjoying your dog
Behavior Consultation for Problem Behaviors
A Behavior Consultation is not a training session but a step-by-step process that identifies the underlying cause of the behavior. Secondly, a Consult develops a protocol for training and or management from recognized Applied Animal Behavior and Learning Principles based on positive–reward[s].
Fido getting into trouble? Causing stress within the family? Disrupting the household? Have concerns or questions about a specific behavior? Your family dog whether pure breed or mixed can present their own inherent problems and personalities.
Let me assist you in achieving a deeper relationship and find the joy that comes from living with and "Loving your Dog.” In person assessments are offered and videos are accepted for analysis by private consultation.