USA Dog Behavior, LLC

Service area: USA Dog Behavior serves clients at their Dallas, Texas location for in-person private sessions. They also offer online sessions, making their services available to clients outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area and globally.

USA Dog Behavior focuses on behavior modification, with Scott Sheaffer personally working with clients and their dogs for all sessions. The approach primarily involves training the dog’s owner to implement behavior modification techniques. Clients receive education, demonstrations, and supporting written and video materials after each session to ensure consistency and effective implementation of the treatment plan.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions are priced at $350 per session, whether conducted in-person at their Dallas, Texas location or online. The first session, which includes an assessment and treatment plan, is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and is a chargeable session. Typically, 2 to 4 one-hour follow-up sessions are required for most behavioral issues.

USA Dog Behavior, LLC is a dog behavior consulting business led by Scott Sheaffer, a certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist, and Barbara Sheaffer, a dog behavior specialist. They specialize in assessing and treating behavior problems in dogs six months and older.

Their services include private consultations, both in-person at their Dallas, Texas location and online for clients everywhere. Scott personally works with clients and their dogs throughout all sessions, focusing primarily on training the dog owner.

Scott has developed unique behavior modification techniques such as FRED™ (Functional Reactivity Exercise for Dogs), the Looping™ protocol, the Clipper Leash™, and PED™ (Parkour Exercises for Dogs). They exclusively use positive reinforcement-based approaches, avoiding punitive tools like shock, prong, or choke collars.

In addition to client sessions, Scott conducts workshops for dog shelters, rescue organizations, dog clubs, municipal animal services, and dog training facilities. He also serves as an expert witness for dog bite cases and contributes to magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and blogs.

Barbara Sheaffer handles hands-on treatment with clients’ dogs and serves as the primary contact for clients, veterinarians, rescue organizations, and dog training schools. They work closely with veterinarians, often receiving referrals and collaborating on treatment plans that may include medication.

Accomplishments

Scott Sheaffer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Baylor University and is a graduate of Animal Behavior College. He has earned three certifications from international certifying organizations: CBCC-KA (Certified Behavior Consultant Canine), CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant), and CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer). Scott is the creator of FRED™ (Functional Reactivity Exercise for Dogs) behavior modification, the Looping™ protocol, the Clipper Leash™, and PED™ (Parkour Exercises for Dogs). He serves as a designated expert witness for dog bite cases in court and is a regular contributor to magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and blogs. Barbara Sheaffer is a Dog Behavior Specialist with extensive experience, working hands-on with clients’ dogs and serving as the primary contact for clients, veterinarians, rescue organizations, and dog training schools.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients engage in an information-gathering phone conversation to discuss their dog’s specific needs. Following this, the first session is scheduled, which is a chargeable assessment lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. During this initial session, Scott completes an in-depth evaluation and prognosis of the dog’s behavioral issues and creates a tailored written treatment plan to guide future sessions.