Las Vegas Dog Behavior & Training

​​Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc brings unmatched expertise to the Las Vegas Valley working difficult, complex behavior cases that many owners believed to be beyond help.  Most of her clients have already gone through multiple trainers who simply thought solutions did not exist for the problematic behavior issues.  

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Pet owners may mistakenly think they simply need a "dog trainer" for their dog's behavior problems, but their dog likely needs more than new obedience skills.  They actually need something more -- a behaviorist, behavior specialist or certified dog behavior consultant, who is educated and skilled in both training and addressing complicated behavior issues.  Eileen goes beyond traditional dog training and obedience by looking at the whole dog to identify the "why" behind problematic behaviors.  This enables her to craft cutting edge, personalized solutions unique to you and your dog's needs.  

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All of this starts with an initial appointment to learn more about them as a whole and identify the cause(s) of the behavior issues, triggers and exacerbating factors, your goals, their training needs, etc.  While she works both in-person and virtually (all initial first-time appointments are virtual), the virtual aspect offers some significant advantages: accurate firsthand observation of dogs' body language and behavior in various scenarios without the stress or overstimulation of a visitor to the home; teaching skills with a demonstration dog; and maintaining safety with aggressive dogs until safety protocols can be set for in-person appointments.  The information gathered will inform the unique behavior modification protocols that are customized to meet your needs and goals.  Immediate training and solutions will begin during that first appointment.  You will also better understand your dog's behavior and deepen your relationship with your dog. 

 

Behavior modification and training should improve animal welfare and the dog-human relationship, not compromise it.  

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We do NOT use shouting, fear or intimidation methods in our training.  We do NOT use painful tools such as shock, prong/pinch collars, noise aversives, choke chains, or leash/collar corrections. 

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Do you have a cat, bird, horse, or other pet who needs behavioral help?  Eileen can help with multiple companion animal species' behavior issues.

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Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc

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• Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT).  She has thousands of hours of animal behavior education and experience, successfully completing several case studies complex behavior problems.  She is currently in the M.S. in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare program at Husson University.  Read about her certifications here.

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• Eileen is referred to for training and behavior expertise by other trainers and veterinary clinics throughout Las Vegas and Henderson, and board-certified Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) throughout the United States.

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• Competed and titled multiple dogs in AKC and NADAC agility, AKC trick dog, and IABCA conformation

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• Eileen is highly sought after as a mentor and speaker at international animal behavior conferences and for private workshops.  Recent Public Appearances: interviewed by international ethologist Dr. Karolina Westlund and presented specialized techniques for a case study in Dr. Westlund's ethology course Resolving Challenging Behaviour, delivered a presentation at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Annual Conference, presented a canine behavior seminar for the nationally-renown Barkleigh Petcare and Boarding Expo, presented a 2-day training workshop in France, was a featured interview by Bold Journey magazine, presented multiple two-day Rattlesnake and Environmental Hazards Avoidance workshops at BADDogsInc in Southern California.