THE PUPPY CONSULTANT
         
Planning on a new puppy? Want to find a great breeder? Already have a puppy and need some advice? I can help! The Puppy Consultant offers virtual consulting services by email, photo and video.

PLANNING ON A NEW PUPPY?

Get help with these topics and much more!

  • Choose the right the breed for your family, situation & goals - don't rely on books
  • Why you should not get a puppy from a pet store or from a newspaper ad
  • How to find a breeder who cares about health & temperament - the right questions to ask
  • Puppy matchmaking - how it should be done
  • Come up with a plan to help your puppy adjust smoothly to a new life with you
  • Survival equipment - have the right gear to make life with a puppy easier
  • How to puppy proof your house - make it safe for & from the puppy, know the dangers
  • How to set up a puppy-safe zone
  • Prepare the yard - make it safe for & from the puppy - know the dangers, all about fencing
  • Prepare the car - make your car safe for & from the puppy, get the right gear
  • Plan for a healthy puppy - vaccination do's & don'ts, know your protocols in advance
  • Essential things to have on hand - safe toys, chews & treats, what's in your first aid kit
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    ALREADY HAVE A PUPPY?

    Get practical advice. Avoid potential problems!

  • Socialize your puppy - what to do, what not to do
  • How to prevent puppy injuries
  • How to handle separation anxiety
  • Integrate your puppy with children
  • Integrate your puppy with other pets
  • Get started training your puppy to be a great pet companion
  • Get started training your puppy for performance sports
  • Find the best trainer or classes for you and your puppy
  • Get recommendations on books, videos & equipment tailored to your goals
  • Traveling with your puppy - it's all about the gear
  • Going to the vet - make it less scary, be extra safe - know the dangers

    A note about puppy raising; if your puppy has an aggression behavioral-issue, you would do best with a local trainer who can work directly with you and your puppy in person.  Where I can be most effective and helpful to you is by making puppy raising as easy as possible, and by helping you to avoid potential problems.


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    WHO IS THE PUPPY CONSULTANT?

    		Kathy Madden has over 35 years of experience raising and training puppies, and showing dogs. Kathy also loves "performance dog sports" where she competes and earns certification titles with her own dogs - agility trials, sheep herding, competition obedience, and her favorite, tracking. Kathy has a wealth of information to share about puppies, and lots of tips and tricks to offer.

    Contact Kathy to find out more!
    Email: madterv@yahoo.com or madterv@aol.com