About Beach Paws Boutique & Ask Dr. Caryn

Private training and behavior work

Ask Dr. Caryn offers private, personalized training and behavior modification for dogs and their people in the Greater Fredericksburg and Northern Neck areas, and beyond via Zoom. The trainer also owns Beach Paws Boutique at 116 Hawthorn Street in downtown Colonial Beach, a pet shop open seven days a week.

Where sessions happen

In-person consultations, behavior modification and training sessions are by appointment and held where the problem shows up: in your home, at your veterinarian's office, or in dog-friendly parks and trails.

What it covers

Since 2010 the practice has worked on polite leash walking, resource guarding, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, reactivity, impulse control, puppy socialization, service dog training, obedience and good manners, and aggression, including court cases. The blog covers board-and-train versus coaching, reactivity, recall and service dog public access.

The trainer

The trainer holds a Ph.D.

What to ask

Ask whether your dog's issue suits in-person or Zoom sessions, and how sessions are priced.