Kevin regularly consults and teaches:
>K9 service professionals
>Humane Society & SPCA employees
>Canine rescue organization employees and volunteer staff
>Law enforcement officers
>Pet store employees
>Professional K9 handlers
>AKC dog show handlers
> Private groups & individuals
>Vets and other canine professionals
He is contacted regularly to work with "last chance dogs" - those that are scheduled for euthanasia due to behavioral challenges & periodically offers free post-adoption training to individuals that adopt dogs previously scheduled for euthanasia.
His experiential knowledge enables him to succeed in resolving the most difficult canine problems - the ones traditional behaviorists and Vets recommend euthanasia.
He is against euthanasia, anti-depressants or other behavior modifying drugs as a solution to canine behavior problems.
As an expert in his field, Kevin is well versed in Schutzhund/Protection, Positive Reinforcement, Karen Overall Protocol (KOP) and the methods of William Koehler, Cesar Millan, Ian Dunbar, Sit Means Sit & others.
He travels throughout the state and will travel to you in most cases. The quickest way to reach him is through email.
>K9 service professionals
>Humane Society & SPCA employees
>Canine rescue organization employees and volunteer staff
>Law enforcement officers
>Pet store employees
>Professional K9 handlers
>AKC dog show handlers
> Private groups & individuals
>Vets and other canine professionals
He is contacted regularly to work with "last chance dogs" - those that are scheduled for euthanasia due to behavioral challenges & periodically offers free post-adoption training to individuals that adopt dogs previously scheduled for euthanasia.
His experiential knowledge enables him to succeed in resolving the most difficult canine problems - the ones traditional behaviorists and Vets recommend euthanasia.
He is against euthanasia, anti-depressants or other behavior modifying drugs as a solution to canine behavior problems.
As an expert in his field, Kevin is well versed in Schutzhund/Protection, Positive Reinforcement, Karen Overall Protocol (KOP) and the methods of William Koehler, Cesar Millan, Ian Dunbar, Sit Means Sit & others.
He travels throughout the state and will travel to you in most cases. The quickest way to reach him is through email.
"My wife & I were two of the lucky few
that were enrolled in one of Cesar
Milan's (Dog Whisperer) dog training
seminars in Southern California in
2009. It was a great experience. We
moved to S.F. & were in need of
someone of Cesar's caliber to help us
with a rescue Doberman. Our vet
recommended Kevin. To make a long
story short, our dog problems were
solved within two hours time. In my
opinion Kevin is a step ahead of Cesar
because he gets the same results
without teaching that you must be a
'pack leader' or 'alpha figure.' Our vet
agrees.
If you're looking for someone on the next level up from the Dog Whisperer Kevin is your man. Dr. D. Holston, MD." - read more
If you're looking for someone on the next level up from the Dog Whisperer Kevin is your man. Dr. D. Holston, MD." - read more
What Customers Are
Saying
Kevin concluded his formal educational training in 1995
earning his degree in Animal Science, specializing in Animal
Behavior. In addition he holds a degree in Behavioral
Psychology with Master Practitioner certification in Neuro
Linguistic Programming and Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy.
He also has a background in Jungian Analytical Psychology
and Gestalt Therapy. He began his Behavioral Therapy practice
in 1996 and canine services in 2001.
Kevin is owner of Balanced and Healthy Dogs and founder of the CBD (Canine Behavioral Development) Protocol. For over 11 years he has demonstrated through implementation of the CBD Method that all adverse canine behavior can be successfully corrected without:
* Domination- Pack Leader Methodology
* Prong Collars
* Shock Collars
* Physical Force
* Anger
* Punishment
* or the end all solution - euthanasia
Kevin teaches that all aggressive behavior is rooted in the emotion of fear which manifests itself in both dominant and submissive behavior, anger, violence, aggression, all forms of insecurity and all phobic behaviors. Kevin notes, "In order to change our dogs behavior we must address the underlying state of mind first, in so doing, their behavior will change automatically."
Kevin underscores the importance of recognizing the dog handler's state of mind in the equation. "We cannot teach our dogs to transcend fear if we are anchored therein."
His passion in life is to help both human and animal transcend fear, express their full potential and live their best life.
He has assisted in resolving virtually every dog challenge and has never turned away a dog because of the severity of the case.
Kevin is an author and columnist for various canine publications.
His services are highly sought after and he is considered by many as one of the best in his fields.
Kevin is owner of Balanced and Healthy Dogs and founder of the CBD (Canine Behavioral Development) Protocol. For over 11 years he has demonstrated through implementation of the CBD Method that all adverse canine behavior can be successfully corrected without:
* Domination- Pack Leader Methodology
* Prong Collars
* Shock Collars
* Physical Force
* Anger
* Punishment
* or the end all solution - euthanasia
Kevin teaches that all aggressive behavior is rooted in the emotion of fear which manifests itself in both dominant and submissive behavior, anger, violence, aggression, all forms of insecurity and all phobic behaviors. Kevin notes, "In order to change our dogs behavior we must address the underlying state of mind first, in so doing, their behavior will change automatically."
Kevin underscores the importance of recognizing the dog handler's state of mind in the equation. "We cannot teach our dogs to transcend fear if we are anchored therein."
His passion in life is to help both human and animal transcend fear, express their full potential and live their best life.
He has assisted in resolving virtually every dog challenge and has never turned away a dog because of the severity of the case.
Kevin is an author and columnist for various canine publications.
His services are highly sought after and he is considered by many as one of the best in his fields.
Since 2001
Balanced & Healthy Dogs
Canine Behaviorist,Consultant & Trainer with an 11 year
track record of success!
Canine Behavioral Development
All California cities covered!
For urgent matters call Kevin on his cell @ 415-273-9583
For urgent matters call Kevin on his cell @ 415-273-9583
Services
Clients
Hunter - Schutzhund German Shepherd
Problem: Obedience, aggression. All problems
resolved. Owners trained in the process.
Nelly - St. Bernard
Problem: Aggression toward dogs,
obedience. Problems resolved within two
session.
Indy - Dachshund
Problem: Dog & people aggressive. Problems
resolved through private session & retreat.
Jack- J. Russell Terrier Mix
Problem: Dog aggressive. Problem solved
through one private session
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Reviews
One and a half year old pit bull. Core
obedience/socialization training.
Excellent temperament and very lovable.
More importantly, the owners are great
dog handlers and committed to Maya's
improvement.
Kobe 5 year old Golden Lab.
Behavior Retreat participant in
route to breakfast. Dog aggression,
core obedience, car phobia.
Lucky -female 1.5 year old GSD. Full
obedience training, socialization, barking,
fence climbing, fear, participating in
guided and directed play with Arno
The two conversating about their
play session.
Break Time
Kasha - 5 year old French Bull Dog - Behavior
Retreat participant - mild dog aggression and
core obedience
5 year old French Bull dog Kasha and 7
month old Black Male German Shepherd
Arno participating in fun, safe mediated
play at Canine Behavioral
Development's Behavior Retreat.
Asher is a 1.5 year old Sherpherd/Husky
mix (black & white). Asher arrived at the
Behavior Retreat to work on severe dog
aggression. He is an awesome dog and has
made great progress at the Behavior
Retreat!
Asher - 1.5 year old
Shepherd/Husky mix visiting
the Behavior Retreat for
severe aggression and
socialization skills. View the
video below showing his
progress! Please Note: picture
above was provided by the
owner.
4-month-old male pitbull Mondello was
brought to the Behavior Retreat to work on
everything. He was displaying aggression,
jumping, barking and was in need of
socialization and displayed an absence of
core obedience. He has come a long way and
is on the fast track to success!
Mondello and Arno socializing under
supervision.
Arno and Lucky observing Asher
rolling on his back!
Asher, Arno and Lucky playing tag!
Lucky, Arno and Asher hanging out before
there play session!
Maya was sent to our Canine
Behavior Retreat to work on
tennis ball possession and
aggression!
4-month-old Mondello taking a leap at Arno!
Asher, Arno and Lucky taking a break!
Mondello and Arno during initial
socializing!
Arno and Mondo posing for a picture!
1yr. old Boxer Jamba was sent to our
Behavior Retreat for core obedience work.
He was a joy to work with and had quite the
personality!. He and Arno got along like a
couple of long lost friends!
Fynn the St. Bernard was sent to me to
work on human food aggression. He was
fine with dog food! Give him a slice of pizza
and ..... A little fine tuning served him well!
2yr old Danny was sent over to me to
work on a host of behaviors ranging
from core obedience to socialization. He
has quite the personality and has made
great strides!
Kali was sent to us to work on core
socialization, which at times manifested
as subtle aggression. She 's a great dog
with much potential!
4yr. old Shar Pei/Pitbull
mix - Behavior
Retreat/Boarding Client
Kali has succeed! Here is she pausing during an
intense game of tag with Arno without aggression!
Pitbull Stanley and Arno socializing under strict
supervision at the Behavior Retreat. Picture
below shows the two playing a fun game of tug o'
war!
Mr. Buster hanging out at the Behavior Retreat!
Foxy is visiting us for child aggression
Boxer Tali visiting the Behavior Retreat
Percy Pitbull Mix visiting the Behavior Retreat
Monster Pitbull Stitch visiting us for a week
Chiwawa Peanut visiting our Behavior Retreat
Terrier puppy Sky visiting our Behavior Retreat