Wag & Train Dog Behaviorist and Nutrition

Programs begin with a 1-hour virtual behavior assessment to evaluate the dog’s history, diet, and behavioral concerns. Clients then choose from ongoing online sessions or a 3-session package focused on puppy training, reactivity, potty training, biting, and nutrition. Board-and-train options are available for intensive behavior modification. All programs include customized homework, diet recommendations, and access to digital resources. Sessions are conducted via Zoom with follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Initial puppy behavior assessment: $199. Online puppy training package (3 sessions): $429. Digital products include Puppy Witching Hour guide ($7.99) and Printable Potty Training Schedule ($7.99). Board and train services available but pricing not listed publicly.

Kari Bastyr, MS, CDBC, CPCN, is a certified dog behaviorist and canine nutritionist who offers science-based, positive-only training and nutrition guidance to help dog owners resolve anxiety, fear, aggression, potty training issues, and the Puppy Witching Hour. She specializes in holistic approaches that connect diet, gut health, and behavior, using no shock, prong, or choke collars. Kari provides online video sessions via Zoom for puppy training, reactive dog behavior modification, and nutrition counseling, and offers board-and-train services in Minneapolis. She also trains gluten detection service dogs and sells digital guides and tools like printable potty schedules and Witching Hour calming strategies. Her methods are grounded in animal behavior science and emphasize understanding the dog’s emotional state and environmental triggers.

Kari’s services are designed for dog owners seeking compassionate, evidence-based solutions without punishment-based tools. She supports families with multiple dogs, rescue dogs, and those dealing with complex behavioral challenges, offering personalized plans that include diet adjustments, environmental management, and behavior modification techniques. Her success stories highlight dramatic improvements in dogs with severe reactivity, separation anxiety, and biting histories.

In addition to training, she provides educational resources, media appearances on the gut-brain connection in dogs, and a curated supply list for dog owners. Her approach integrates nutrition as a core component of behavior change, making her a unique resource for owners who suspect diet impacts their dog’s mood or actions.

Accomplishments

Kari Bastyr holds a Master of Science in Animal Behavior, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through IAABC, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) through the Feed Real Institute. She is featured in media on the gut-brain connection in dogs and has successfully trained gluten detection service dogs. Her work is supported by numerous client success stories documenting behavioral transformations.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking a 1-hour virtual Puppy Behavior Assessment ($199) or selecting the 3-session Online Puppy Training Package ($429). Clients receive a detailed review of their dog’s history, diet, and behavior, followed by personalized homework and next steps.