Professional Services We Provide
Behavior Consultations:
Appointments may be scheduled by calling (504) 392-3411. Consultations are seen by veterinary
referral. Potential clients may inquire about services directly. A preliminary history will be taken over
the telephone prior to the behavioral consultation. Reserve your appointment today.
Services
 | | Behavior Consultations directly with pet owners
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 | | Consultations directly with veterinarians
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 | | Behavioral Modification for dogs, cats, horses, and parrots
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 | | Behavioral Training sessions
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 | | Gentle Leader fitting and instruction
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 | | Puppy Start Right Consultations
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 | | Puppy Preschool (Socialization Classes)
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 | | Obedience Training (Private Lessons)
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 | | AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing
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 | | Pre-purchase Counseling for prospective pet owners
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 | | Behavioral Seminars and Continuing Education
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 | | Online Store |
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Obedience Lessons:
Private (one on one) training lessons are offered. All lessons are instructed by a Karen Pryor Academy
Certified Training Partner (www.karenpryoracademy.com/Martin_Debbie) and a Certified Pet Dog
Trainer www.ccpdt.org. Obedience lessons are for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and varying levels of
training. They are not structured for treating behavioral disorders such as fears, phobias, and
aggression. Owners with pets having a behavioral disorder should schedule an appointment for a
private behavioral consultation.
Puppy Start Right Preschool:
Puppy Start Right Preschool is designed for young puppies (7 weeks - 16 weeks of age). The goal is to
make puppies grow up into comfortable, confident, emotionally stable, and well trained adult dogs in
any situation. You will be given the tools to give your puppy the 'right' start. Focus is on problem
prevention and the management of normal behaviors. Topics include canine development and
behavior, canine communication, the importance of socialization, house training, puppy nipping and
biting, and positive training methodology. See: Preschool link for more information
If you have a new puppy and want to start right, this is for you.
Puppy Start Right Preschool includes:
 | | A 2 hour in home private lesson with you and your puppy
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 | | Puppy Start Right book and wrist clicker (valued at $25.00)
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 | | Advice on basic training utilizing positive methodology |
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Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Program:
Are you interested in improving your dog trainer skills (with people and dogs)? Apply for the Karen
Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Program.
It is a 6 month online course with four 2-day workshops throughout the course.
Workshops allow you to practice and enhance your skills with a Karen Pryor Academy Faculty member.
Debbie Martin offers workshops in Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio
To learn more visit the link below:
www.karenpryoracademy.com
Puppy Socialization Group Classes (Puppies 7-12 weeks of age):
Puppy Socialization Group Classes utilizing our curriculum are offered at:
VCA Causeway Animal Hospital - Metairie, LA, call 504-828-2700
@ The Dog Run - Baton Rouge, LA, call 225-802-7401
Wooldridge Creek Animal Hospital - Corpus Christi, TX, call 361-991-5522