The Quirky Canine

Training begins with a free Discovery Call to assess needs. Clients select from tiered packages (Big Feelings Lite, Package, or Elite) or an Initial Consultation. Sessions are conducted in-home or virtually, with personalized plans developed after each session. Written follow-up plans, exercises, and worksheets are provided. Programs are ongoing and tailored to the dog’s progress, with no fixed end date—clients can continue as needed.

Pricing Summary

Initial Consultation: $175 (online); Big Feelings Lite: $600; Big Feelings Package: $825; Big Feelings Elite: $1250. Pricing reflects tiered packages for behavior modification, with no mention of hourly rates or group class pricing.

The Quirky Canine is a professional dog training and behavior consulting business based in Carrollton, TX, specializing in helping dogs with fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. Led by Angela Glahn, a certified professional dog trainer and separation anxiety specialist, the business offers in-home and virtual one-on-one private training sessions tailored to each dog’s unique behavioral needs. The approach is force-free, science-based, and focused on building trust and improving the dog’s quality of life through positive reinforcement. Services include customized behavior modification plans for issues like separation anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding, vet/grooming distress, and hyperactivity. Angela provides detailed written plans after each session and collaborates with pet owners to ensure long-term success. She also offers specialized programs for dogs with “big feelings,” including tiered packages for varying levels of support.

The business serves clients in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Lewisville, The Colony, and surrounding areas, with virtual sessions available nationwide. Angela holds multiple certifications including CPDT-KA, CSAP-BC, and FFCP, and is a member of professional organizations such as the Pet Professional Guild and IAABC. Her training philosophy emphasizes understanding the root cause of behavior, not just managing symptoms, and she prioritizes compassion, consistency, and client education.

Clients praise her for listening deeply, adapting techniques to individual dogs and owners, and providing clear, actionable guidance. She helps families regain peace at home, reduce stress during outings, and rebuild confidence in their dogs’ behavior.

Accomplishments

Angela Glahn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Separation Anxiety Professional Behavior Consultant (CSAP-BC), and Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP). She holds honors from the Animal Behavior College, is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and Fitness Level 1 instructor, and has completed advanced continuing education in aggression, canine cognition, and behavior consulting through IAABC, Pet Harmony, and APDT.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free Discovery Call scheduled online. After the call, clients choose a service package, pay, complete paperwork, and schedule their first session. A personalized training plan is developed based on the dog’s specific behavioral challenges.