Dynamic Dog Assessment

$300-450 sliding scale

For pain related behavior concerns

The Dynamic Dog Assessment is a hands free functional analysis of your dog’s gait, posture, and behavior to aid in discovering if pain or discomfort is contributing to behavior concerns. Studies have shown that up to 80% of behavior cases have pain or discomfort. 

Who can benefit from a DDA 

  • For dogs who are not responding to quality training and behavior change attempts as one would expect. 

  • For dogs with fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, hyperarousal, and separation related issues.

  • Professional trainers who want student dogs evaluated before doing a Board & Train.

  • Professional trainers who are stuck on a case.

Potential signs of pain or discomfort 

  • Not getting results with quality training 

  • Leash and barrier reactivity 

  • Sloppy sits

  • Reluctance to jump in the car or on the couch

  • Excessive licking or chewing

  • Resource guarding

  • Pulling on leash despite training

  • Unexplained aggression

  • Weird sleeping positions 

  • Inability to settle

  • Fear of noises

  • Unusual gait

  • Intolerance of being groomed

  • Avoidance of harness

  • Mood swings

  • Picky eater

  • Compulsive behavior 

  • Sudden behavioral changes

The process

  • Deep Dive into your pet’s behavior, medical history, lifestyle and goals

  • Video and photo collection 

  • Concise but comprehensive report for your veterinarian team

  • Follow up consultation 

  • Liaise with your veterinarian team as needed 

An in-depth assessment of your dog’s gait, posture, and lifestyle to find signs of potential pain that may be contributing to a behavior concern.

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