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
Consultations directly with veterinarians
Behavioral Modification for dogs, cats, horses, and parrots
Behavioral Training sessions
Gentle Leader fitting and instruction
Puppy Start Right Consultations
Puppy Preschool (Socialization Classes)
Obedience Training (Private Lessons)
AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing
Pre-purchase Counseling for prospective pet owners
Behavioral Seminars and Continuing Education
Online Store
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
Puppy Start Right book and wrist clicker (valued at $25.00)
Advice on basic training utilizing positive methodology
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