Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in Dallas, Texas

Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog behavior consultant who specializes in the assessment and treatment of dog behavior problems in dogs six months and older, including:

  • Dog Aggression
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Resource Guarding
  • Inappropriate Urination
  • Anxiety Issues
  • Unruliness
  • Destructive Behaviors
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Scott has earned two certifications in dog behavior and one in dog training from international certifying organizations:

  • CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine
  • CDBC, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
  • CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Blog
Decoding Fear in Dogs: How Territory and Triggers Shape Their Behavior
Decoding Fear in Dogs: How Territory and Triggers Shape Their Behavior
Can Your Anxiety Fuel Your Dog's Fear? Uncovering How Our Stress Impacts Our Dogs
Can Your Anxiety Fuel Your Dog's Fear? Uncovering How Our Stress Impacts Our Dogs
Why Punishing Dog Aggression Backfires in the Long-Term
Why Punishing Dog Aggression Backfires in the Long-Term
Ever Wonder What Dogs Think About All Day? Here’s the Answer
Ever Wonder What Dogs Think About All Day? Here’s the Answer
4 Predictors of Success When Working with Dogs with Behavior Issues
4 Predictors of Success When Working with Dogs with Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Rarely Bite at Full Strength?
Why Do Dogs Rarely Bite at Full Strength?
Can You Tell Your Aggressive or Fearful Dog That Someone Is Safe? Unpacking the Truth
Can You Tell Your Aggressive or Fearful Dog That Someone Is Safe? Unpacking the Truth
My Client With Asperger's: Completely Unable to Read His Dog's Aggression Signals
My Client With Asperger's: Completely Unable to Read His Dog's Aggression Signals
Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash
Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash
Ep. 39 Are Dogs Remorseful After Biting People?
Ep. 39 Are Dogs Remorseful After Biting People?
Ep. 38 Dog Socialization, Myths vs. Reality
Ep. 38 Dog Socialization, Myths vs. Reality
Ep. 37 What is Dominance Aggression in Dogs?
Ep. 37 What is Dominance Aggression in Dogs?
Ep. 36: Managing Your Dog's Territorial Aggression at the Front Door, Part 2
Ep. 36: Managing Your Dog's Territorial Aggression at the Front Door, Part 2
Ep. 35: Why Is Your Dog Aggressive at the Door? Territorial Fear, Part 1
Ep. 35: Why Is Your Dog Aggressive at the Door? Territorial Fear, Part 1
Ep. 34: Beyond the Fence, Using Proximity to Dog Parks as a Tool to Address Dog Aggression, Part 4/12
Ep. 34: Beyond the Fence, Using Proximity to Dog Parks as a Tool to Address Dog Aggression, Part 4/12
How to Walk Your Reactive Dog Starting Today: Part 3/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression
How to Walk Your Reactive Dog Starting Today: Part 3/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression
Your Dog’s Body Language is Super Important! Part 2/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression
Your Dog’s Body Language is Super Important! Part 2/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression
Part 1/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression: Turn the Leash Walk Into Therapy
Part 1/12 of Treating Your Dog's Fear and Aggression: Turn the Leash Walk Into Therapy
A Checklist: Can Your Dog's Fear and Aggression Be Fixed?
A Checklist: Can Your Dog's Fear and Aggression Be Fixed?
The Truth About Socializing Reactive or Aggressive Dogs at Home Depot
The Truth About Socializing Reactive or Aggressive Dogs at Home Depot
When Dogs Roll Over for "Belly Rubs," What Does it Really Mean?
When Dogs Roll Over for "Belly Rubs," What Does it Really Mean?
If Your Dog Is Aggressive to People, Never Stop Doing These 2 Things
If Your Dog Is Aggressive to People, Never Stop Doing These 2 Things
Worldwide Debate on Shock and Prong Collars, Where Are They Banned and Why?
Worldwide Debate on Shock and Prong Collars, Where Are They Banned and Why?
Dog Bites: Unveiling the Different Types and What They Indicate About a Dog’s Aggression
Dog Bites: Unveiling the Different Types and What They Indicate About a Dog’s Aggression
Mastering Leash Control, The Best Collars for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs
Mastering Leash Control, The Best Collars for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs
The Story of a Dog That Attacked a Mentally Disabled Child, a Case That Will Give You Hope
The Story of a Dog That Attacked a Mentally Disabled Child, a Case That Will Give You Hope
Why is My Dog Aggressive to People Outside of My Family?
Why is My Dog Aggressive to People Outside of My Family?
Dog Aggression: How a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Can Help You and Your Dog
Dog Aggression: How a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Can Help You and Your Dog
Dog Aggression and Your Veterinarian, Their Role in Treatment
Dog Aggression and Your Veterinarian, Their Role in Treatment

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