Nutz About Mutz provides in-home and remote sessions to address behavior issues such as timid/fearful behavior, dog-dog reactivity, leash-reactivity, stranger danger, resource guarding, and anxiety. As of March 5, 2022, they continue to follow CDC guidelines for areas at moderate risk. St. Louis and St. Charles are considered moderate risk areas, thus requiring masking for both the trainer and clients during indoor work to protect high-risk clients. Nutz About Mutz appreciates clients’ cooperation in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Certifications:
MS, CAAB
Designations: ACAAB, CPDT-KA Fear Free Professional, MS
Job Title: Owner
Training Equipment: short and long leads, flat collars, harnesses, face collar or martingale collars when appropriate; target, clicker, treats, and toys. They DO NOT USE CHOKE CHAINS, PINCH/PRONG COLLARS, OR ELECTRONIC COLLARS of any type.
Training Philosophy: Addressing the underlying motivation for behavior is key to changing overt behavior. Nutz About Mutz focuses on helping dogs meet their needs in a way that is preferable to humans.
Locations Served: St. Charles, MO; St. Louis, MO
Languages: English
Nutz About Mutz holds a master’s degree (MS) in Animals and Public Policy with a minor in Animal Behavior from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. They are a board-certified Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society. They are also a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and a certified Fear Free Professional Trainer. Using force-free and fear-free methods, Nutz About Mutz helps dogs and their owners improve their lives. They work with behavior issues including stranger danger, dog-dog reactivity, fear-based aggression, and resource guarding (possession aggression), as well as timid/fearful dogs, sound sensitivities, and phobias. They also teach basic skills and manners, aiming to assist families in fostering a lifetime of living well with their pets.
