Inspire Canine Behavior Counseling

5.0

(61) 61 reviews

PO Box 2870
San Marcos, California 92079

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Private Clients

Inspire... Possibilities - Complimentary 15 min. Call

(760) 470-0495

paula@inspirecanine.com

https://inspirecanine.com

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61 reviews

Andrea Gunn
··from Google
Paula has transformed my life! My dog came from a severe hoarding case and has had serious behavioral problems that have made some aspects of my (and his) life unmanageable. I've worked with three different behaviorists and made some headway but not enough. After only 8 months of working with Paula, my dog has improved by leaps and bounds. She's taught me the importance of predictibility, routine, and giving my dog agency and autonomy, with lots of practical suggestions and coaching to put it into practice. He used to bark like crazy at men or anyone entering a room, and now he just sleeps. He used to become triggered/afraid so often, at all sorts of things (suitcases, boxes, my shoes) and now he's so much more relaxed. I've noticed him playing with toys more, exploring more, and seeming more comfortable being alone. And the best part is that all she taught me to implement is really quite simple — no crazy routines or hours of obedience work — but I couldn't have pieced it together without her. So so grateful to Paula!
Annabel Gong
··from Google
Paula's outlook and pedagogy is a breath of fresh air. After two unsuccessful attempts with trainers, I was feeling pretty pessimistic about finding a behavioralist who would be willing to work with my dog. After 3 months, I can confidently say that my dog is more relaxed, content, and settled in thanks to the scaffolding that Paula has provided for us. Paula focuses on how we can change our environment to meet my dog where she's at, not how I can make my dog obey or conform into an unrealistic standard. Thank you to Paula for all that she's done for me and my girl thus far!
Ariana Adams
··from Google
If I could recommend ONE thing to a dog owner, it would be to take your dog to Inspire Canine. Paula was so monumental in my relationship with my soul dog, Adeline. She helped me understand how my fur baby thinks and communicates and what it means to be an owner and advocate for your dog. Paula not only helped me develop secure attachment for Adeline she supported us on our life adjustments and gave foundational stepping stones we can grow with she also gave virtual support, consistent check ins and was my personal supprt in adjusting our lives for the better of Adeline. I’m confident knowing I can handle what comes up in the future and knowing we can always trust Inspire Canine. Thank you so much Paula.
Julie Kercher
··from Google
I am so happy that I did this work with my 12-year old dog. I originally went to Paula because a neighbor was complaining about her barking in the yard. But now that I know what makes my dog feel calm and confident, it has changed all of her behavior. I've learned to give her what she needs to regulate herself. As a result, I'm so much less worried about her when I'm gone and I enjoy being with her more, seeing how much calmer she is. Paula provided kindness and empathy through the process so I didn't feel guilty about being a "bad dog mom." This video shows how she reacts to the next-door neighbors playing in the yard. Note that in the original video, it takes her less than a minute to decide to ignore the noise but I could only post a 30-second video so I split it in 2 parts.
Ben Mansell
··from Google
Paulas perspective and experience with our boy Bruno has been ground breaking to say the least.
Our older pitty has grown leaps and bounds that I can honestly say I was unsure could he done. Bruno has found his voice and has so much more personality. I strongly suggest bringing your fur child to her for a session or a lot of sessions. You will love the outcome!
Katarina Stevens
··from Google
I came to Paula after having reviewed her method on her website and seeing all of the amazing reviews from people who have worked with her. I adopted a rescue, Levi, who was very anxious around humans and appeared to show anxiety-driven aggression toward other dogs. While Levi has been a very good listener and has excellent behavior, my concern was a lack of confidence, presenting as anxiety. I knew I don’t want “obedience training,” as that wasn’t the issue- I wanted to build Levi’s confidence in a way that would also strengthen our bond.

Cue Paula- I cannot say enough nice things about this woman. Her dedication to understanding dog psychology and passion for improving the dog-human relationship is beautiful and compassionate. Paula has taught me cues to communicate with Levi in a way that he can actually understand, as well as how to recognize the ways in which Levi is communicating with me; she has also taught me the importance of being considerate and respectful of what he is communicating. Since working with Paula, I have been able to hone in on when he needs reassurance and through the method of OSR, I have been able to fulfill that need for him- watching my boy, in a completely new environment, go from hyper-alert to relaxed in a matter of minutes was a huge breakthrough.

Paula has taught me the importance of being the architect of Levi’s environment and being mindful to not put him in situations he is not ready for. The effort we have been putting in to make these lifestyle changes is not going unnoticed- Levi is more exploratory and curious about people since working with Paula, and has even made a couple of new dog friends, which shows the trust we have built together through this process.