welcome to fetch for me, human
helping Devoted Dog Owners and their dogs Navigate the Hard Stuff & Understand Each other
Because every dog deserves to be understood
Virtual dog behavior consulting and education for the devoted owner who wants to go deeper than tips and quick fixes. Written from experience, grounded in science, and informed by a life with a difficult dog.
virtual behavior consulting
going deeper than behavior
Behind every behavior struggle is a reason. I’ll help you find it.
There’s a reason your dog does what they do. Whether your dog is reactive on leash, anxious at home, fearful of the world, or experiencing challenges you can’t quite explain, the behavior is never random. It’s communication. I’ll help you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
Together, we’ll slow down and actually look at what’s driving the behavior, not just what it looks like on the outside. We’ll look at a complete picture of your dog to build a custom plan that works for you, your dog, and your real life. You’ll leave with a real understanding of what’s happening, why it’s happening, and exactly what to do about it. No generic protocols or quick fixes. Just a real plan for your specific dog.
Virtual Consulting
Work with me from anywhere in the world.
Relationship Centered
Force-free methods that never compromise your dog’s trust.
Whole Dog Approach
Biology, environment, learning history, emotional state – it all matters.
Helpful Resources
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Free Enrichment Essentials Guide
A free guide with over 30 ideas to enrich your dog’s life and have more fun with them.
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a little about me
Hey there, I’m Alix!
It’s so nice to meet you.
I’m a dog behavior consultant, writer, and the person on the other end of Buster’s leash, the dog who changed everything for me.
I became a behavior consultant and overall dog nerd the way most people do: I needed help and couldn’t find it. A decade of veterinary medicine, explosive detection canine program work, and one very difficult dog later, I spend my time helping exhausted, devoted dog owners who aren’t willing to give up.
This cutie is Buster!
working together
How I Can Help You and Your Dog
No matter where you are in the world, I can help you understand your dog better so that you can live a better, easier life together.
01.
Book Your Consultation
Choose the program that feels right and book your first 90-minute behavior consultation. Not sure which one? The Services page breaks it all down.
02.
Complete Your Intake Form
Before your first session you’ll fill out a detailed intake form so I can come prepared with a full picture of your dog’s history, environment, and current challenges.
03.
Your Behavior Consultation
Your first 90-minute session is where the real work begins. We slow down, look at the whole picture, and figure out what’s actually driving your dog’s behavior, not just what it looks like on the surface.
04.
Walk Away With a Real Plan
You leave with a written behavior summary and a custom training plan built around your specific dog. This is a real roadmap for lasting change and a better life together.
Ready to understand your dog on a deeper level and live a better life together?
The FETCH Framework
A NEW WAY OF SEEING YOUR DOG
Looking Deeper Into Behavior
Behavior is the part of the picture that we can see, but it’s not the whole picture. I use a whole-dog framework to understand what’s really driving your dog’s behavior, and the answer is almost always deeper than what appears on the surface.
Read the Journal
From the desk of someone who gets it.
Essays on dog behavior, life with Buster, and what it actually means to love a difficult dog. Written from experience and grounded in science so you don’t have to spend countless hours Googling at midnight.
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Free Resources
Grab one of these guides and start living a better life with your dog.
Download guides, checklists, and favorite resources designed to help you understand your dog and make life together better.
Enrichment Essentials Guide
Over 30 enrichment ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Dogs
Confidently travel with your dog anywhere
3 Key Tips to Training a Reactive Dog
Learn what to focus on to set a solid foundation