Phoenix, AZ
Carrie Seay
Carrie Seay has always had a passion for working with animals and began fostering stray and semi-feral cats and kittens with her family. They cared for over 100 cats and kittens with different personalities, medical conditions, and behavioral issues. Carrie's first job was at a veterinary hospital where she worked up from a kennel assistant to a veterinary technician. She worked as a vet tech throughout high school and college. She also worked at doggy daycares and pet stores during that time. She graduated college with her Bachelor's degree in Biology. After college she continued working as a vet tech and then opened her pet care business, Carrie Pawpins Pet Nanny. She was able to care for many pets with behavioral and medical needs that others were not comfortable taking on. She then moved into a sales role for veterinary and pharmaceutical supplies and had the opportunity to further her education while at that job. She then obtained her Master's Degree in Companion Animal Behavior Analysis and Counseling (MS-CABAC). With this education she was able to gain knowledge of behavior and learning theory, domestication of pets, and hands on experience by working with Animal Humane New Mexico as well as shadowing a veterinary behaviorist.
Training Philosophy
Carrie uses force-free, scientifically optimized methods to help owners work through behavioral issues or just begin training to maintain and grow the bond that they have with their pets.
Services
Carrie Seay offers a variety of services for both cats and dogs, including:
- Feline Behavior Modification: Helps with issues such as inappropriate elimination, inappropriate scratching, aggression towards other animals or people, fearful cats, and new cat introductions.
- Canine Behavior Modification: Helps with a variety of dog behavior issues.
- Cat Nutrition Counseling: Provides customized diet plans with recommended supplements.
- Pet Nutrition Counseling: Provides customized nutrition plans for dogs and cats.
- Pet CPR and First Aid Courses: Offers PetSaver(TM) Training and CPR & First Aid For Your Pets classes.
- Staff Training Consulting: Provides training for veterinary staff on feline and canine behavior modification, Fear Free Certified Professional training, and more.
- Private Dog Training: Offers in-home training packages and training at her PHX Animal Behavior Center.
- Kitten Kindergarten Classes: Provides socialization classes for kittens.
- Clicker Training for Cats: Teaches owners how to clicker train their cats.
- Puppy and Basic Dog Obedience Classes: Offers classes for puppies and dogs.
Certifications
Carrie Seay is a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), a Fear Free Elite certified professional, a PetTech Pet First Aid and CPR Certified Instructor, has earned the Low Stress Handling Silver Certification, and is also a member of the Pet Professional Guild.
Specializations
Carrie Seay specializes in feline behavior and the importance of proper socialization. She also works with both cats and dogs.
Training Methods
Carrie Seay uses force-free, science-based methods for training and behavior modification.
Customer Reviews
Carrie is an amazing, loving caring pet care provider. She has been watching my 3 pups for over a year now. She is super reliable and very knowledgeable on pet training. Anyone would be lucky to call her their trainer/care provider. I highly recommend her. Very trustworthy!
Theresa H.
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