About Derpy Paws Behavior Consulting

Behavior consulting in the west metro

Derpy Paws Behavior Consulting serves the West Metro Twin Cities, including Minneapolis, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Hopkins, Eden Prairie, Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Edina and Bloomington. It specializes in "attainable solutions for fear, anxiety, and aggression in dogs and cats," both in the home and at the veterinary clinic. Consultant Sarah Batcher is a Certified Veterinary Technician specializing in behavior who entered the veterinary field in 2008.

Approach

Sarah calls herself more of a "people trainer," focusing on each animal's wants, needs and communication patterns and on simple changes to routines. She describes a person-centered philosophy shaped by being AuDHD, works with a pet's veterinary team to assess possible medical causes, and uses food and other rewards the pet prefers, such as toys, play or access to a safe spot.

Services

Canine services cover barking, leash behaviors, baby prep and more; feline services cover litter box issues, scratching and inter-cat dynamics; and peer-to-peer services help veterinary teams with fearful or aggressive patients. In-person visits cover the Northeast to Southwest Metro, from Rogers to Shakopee, with virtual sessions available anywhere.

What owners say

One client called her "very knowledgeable" and wrote that her help "has been life changing for all of us."