About Dr. Woof LLC

About Dr. Woof

Dr. Woof, LLC is an animal behavior consultancy working in Morgantown and surrounding areas, with virtual sessions offered to clients anywhere. The business describes its consultants as holding advanced degrees in behavior analysis and adhering to strict ethical principles, and frames its work as assessments and individualized behavioral treatment plans based on up-to-date, evidence-based information. It is unusual among local listings in working with cats as well as dogs.

What it treats

The published scope covers puppy preparation, socialization and training, consultations on preparing pets for a new baby, basic obedience training, therapy and service dog training, and assessment and treatment of behavior problems. Named dog problems include aggression toward people or animals, fearful behavior, separation anxiety, house soiling, excessive barking, jumping, resource guarding, pulling on leash, leash reactivity, phobias and general noncompliance. Named cat problems include house soiling, fearful behavior, aggression between resident cats or toward humans, over-grooming and repetitive behavior.

Programs and pricing

Pricing is published up front. An assessment with prognosis is one session of up to 90 minutes at $299. Behavior Assessment and Treatment, for problems such as fear and aggression or basic obedience including puppy problem prevention, house-training and general manners, is four sessions over four months at $599. A shorter version for minor behavior problems or training needs is two sessions over two months at $379. Single add-on sessions and trainer-trains sessions start at $79.

Beyond client work

The business also runs seminars and workshops — dog behavior education for veterinarians, vet techs and groomers, service dog education for local businesses, and group seminars for pet owners — and offers shadowing opportunities for people interested in applied animal behavior and pet training.