Just imagine what your life with your canine friend could be like were there no dog problems!

If you have dog problems - you have options!

In-Home-Consultation - Serving Nova Scotia

I come to your home.

I accurately assess your dog and listen to your concerns.

I explain the reasons for his/her behavior and what to do about it (verbally, hands-on demonstrations and written).

I inquire what your goals are.

I will give you, during our first in-depth meeting, the tools to successfully change the relationship with your dog, consequently his/her behavior, and ultimately achieve your goals.

Our first (and often only) meeting takes approximately 2 – 2 ˝ hours and might include a walk.

You will get insight into your dog’s behavior.

You will receive precise and accessible guidelines how to address, and change the root causes of the problem behaviors.

You will receive a written, personalized report that summarizes what we talked about, including things your dog should learn (commands) that are specific to your situation.

You will receive general guidelines that includes: socially evolved dog; dominance and superiority; how dogs learn and practical training tips.

You will receive a copy of my book Dump Dog

You will receive FREE, lifetime (your dog’s) e-mail advice (up to 4 per month). Yes, I am still interested in you and your dog AFTER I received your money. Use this service to recap, clarify or fine-tune, or have questions answered that might pop up during and after reading Dump Dog.

This is a tailor-made program specific to you, your dog and his/her social group. You will be able to successfully change the relationship with your dog and as a result his/her behavior. You learn how to solve any dog problem.

COST – ALL-INCLUSIVE:

Truro, New Glasgow and HRM - $ 195.00

Annapolis Valley, Amherst and South Shore – $ 220.00

Cape Breton and Yarmouth –$ 300.00

I work with the group, not individual, and there is no additional fee for multi-dog households.

"Start on the right paw" - Truro area and HRM only!

If you have a brand new dog, or are thinking about getting a dog, and want to do things right from the start to prevent dog problems, this is for you.

Four meetings with the expert and you choose when to use them. That can include: Advice before your buy = match-making, what to look for in a breeder, how to choose a rescue dog;

Meeting at the breeder(s), humane society or rescue foundation to get an unbiased, expert opinion;

Help you set up shortly before the new family arrives;

I’ll be there the day the new dog moves in, for example if you need help to introduce him/her to the residence dog;

Shortly after the pooch arrives to advice on important first steps and rules;

Meeting at the park;

Any training, for example: leash walks, housetraining or come command;

One meeting during the "terrible" adolescent times;

Those are just ideas – you decide, during the first two years, what you need help with.

You also receive general handouts and a copy of my book Dump Dog.

Available in Truro, Pictou, New Glasgow and HRM only

Cost: $ 350.00 for four meetings + handouts + book.

At the Dog Park - HRM only!

Find out if your dog is dog park and off-leash ready; if his/her behavior is normal or not; when and when not to interfere; how to handle problem situations.

We meet at your favorite park (HRM only). I translate your dog’s behavior and communication signals in relation to other dogs and park users and give you verbal guidelines and hands-on demonstrations how to make the off-leash experience fun for everyone and dog problem free.

COST: $ 95.00

To book an appointment:

Or call: 902-843-2182

On-the-phone

$ 25.00 per ˝ hour. Prepaid only – no exceptions. Send check or money order to:

Silvia Jay - 97 Scott Ave - Greenfield - NS - B6L 4H6

E-mail me to arrange date and time of the consultation. You call me at the arranged time and WE TALK DOG!

Coming in 2009

How dogs are socially different from wolves – how the environment shapes behavior;

Dog and dog/human communication;

How dogs learn;

The Art of Mindful Leadership;

The Emotional Dog – Dealing with Fear and Stress - And more.

If you are interested to host a seminar in your community, send me an e-mail



If you aim for mindless obedience, I am not the right person for you.

If you want to solve dog problems permanently; want a well-behaved family companion you can take anywhere, e-mail or call me, and book an appointment.

My clients hire me because:They deal with problems that prevent them from enjoying dog companionship to the fullest;

Failed group classes or were denied participation;

Tried everything else;

Want private, one-on-one attention;

Have a new dog and want to start on the right foot/paw to prevent dog problems;

Want to fine-tune behavior, for example be able to enjoy off-leash outings;

Their situation changes, for example baby on the way, new dog added to the social group;

They are confused by contradictory training advice;

They have difficulties morphing into an alpha canine;

They feel that something is wrong;

They invested a lot of time and money in books, trainers and equipment and still don’t have the relationship with their dog they envisioned.

I help you to create harmony between you and your dog, his social group and environment. That kind of harmony is felt and expressed connection – it has nothing to do with size, age, strength, experience or disposition. You don’t need a shock collar, a clicker or an indiscriminant amount of food treats.

I don’t offer quick fixes that address one symptom at a time while creating secondary behavior problems.

I help owners to a rewarding human/dog companionship that lasts a lifetime. Read what former clients who had dog problems have to say.