About Joyce Keeton Dog Training & Behavior

What she offers

Joyce Keeton Dog Training & Behavior publishes three training formats on its home page — private training, group training and day training — alongside behavior modification work and an optional socialization add-on; the site navigation also lists "Boarding In My Home". The published behavior list runs from puppy and adult obedience (attention, sit, down, stay, leave it, drop it, place, crate training, leash manners, friendly greetings, wait at doors, doorbell desensitization, come, house training) through to the harder cases: excessive barking, mouthing, counter surfing, reactivity toward dogs and people, fear and anxiety issues, separation anxiety, destructive behaviors, impulse control, hyperactivity, resource guarding and sound sensitivity.

How she works

The private training page states the remit in the first person: "As a Dog Behavior Counselor, I have expertise in evaluating, managing, and modifying a wide range of challenging behaviors." The stated method is force-free and evidence-led — the home page offers "Kind, Compassionate Training Support and Behavior Modification Using Modern, Science-Based, Accurate Information" and holds that "Teaching without pain, fear, and intimidation creates calm, confident, optimistic dogs and builds solid human/canine relationships." Programs are described as customized rather than fixed: "My programs focus on humane teaching techniques that build confidence and make learning fun." The home page carries a Fear Free Certified Professional badge and a Pet Professional Guild "Proud Member" badge dated 2022.

Where she works, and what it costs

Sessions run in two places: "We will meet either at my training center in Mountain city or in downtown Clayton." The socialization add-on works in public on purpose — "We will walk around town, visit local businesses, pass people and other dogs, and even hang out at a local restaurant while enjoying a glass of beer or wine" — and the home page adds confidence work with agility equipment, nose work and games. Private rates are published: a $175 90-minute initial consultation, $150 for a single 60-minute session or follow-up, $810 for six prepaid sessions and $1,020 for eight. Socialization time is $35 a session, $189 for six and $349 for twelve. Venmo, Zelle, personal check and cash are accepted.