Mindful Mentor Behavior Consulting
Overview
About Mindful Mentor Behavior Consulting
Mindful Mentor Behavior Consulting is a behavior practice rather than an obedience school, and its founder's credentials are the reason to know about it. Jessey Scheip introduces herself as "Founder & Lead Animal Behavior Consultant at Mindful Mentor Behavior", and the site states she "is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia, maintains her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Behavior, is a certified trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP), and a member of Fear Free's Speaker's Bureau."
The premise
"Behavior is communication -and every behavior has a reason". The stated approach is diagnostic: "I take a deeper approach to helping pets and their families by understanding why a behavior is happening, not just addressing what appears on the surface." On method: "We believe effective training is built on understanding, communication, and trust-not force, intimidation, or quick fixes."
Three lanes
"Training & Prevention" is for "Starting off new adoptees on the right paw", "Teaching basic manners & life skills" and "Troubleshooting everyday training challenges." "Behavioral Services" is for pets who "are experiencing fear and anxiety", "struggle with every day situations", "demonstrate aggression" or "haven't improved with typical training approaches." There is also a cat behavior service – unusual locally – for "cats that are peeing or pooping outside the litterbox" and "hyperactive or destructive cats".
What it covers
The published concern list is long and specific, running from "Aggression" and "Confinement anxiety" through "Leash reactivity", "Noise phobias", "Resource guarding", "Separation anxiety" and "Veterinary visits".
The team and the wider work
A second consultant, Michelle Frolov, is named as "a Licensed Veterinary Technician" who spent "three years working as a zookeeper" and "is currently pursuing her dog training certification through the Karen Pryor Academy". Scheip also publishes and speaks professionally, with listed contributions to veterinary publications and conference presentations.
Getting started
Both consultants book through a scheduling link; ask about prices and session lengths.
Who it’s best for
Best for an owner whose dog has a genuine behavior problem – fear, aggression, separation anxiety – and who wants a clinician's assessment rather than an obedience course. Also the only local option that takes cats.
What they can help with
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