Melissa McMath Hatfield provides Canine Behavioral Consultations in the North West and Central Arkansas regions. With a focus on the overall mental health of dogs and their relationship with their owners and families, Melissa offers private, in-home consultations and presentations for shelters, rescues, and humane societies.
Her expertise encompasses:
- Temperament Assessment and Behavior Evaluations
- Managing and Modifying problem behaviors
- Evaluation and Treatment plans for dogs dealing with Anxiety, Socialization, Multi-Dog household behavior issues, and Fearful and Timid Personalities
Melissa holds the Certified Behavior Canine Consultant (CBCC) designation under the Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) association in the Behavior category, as well as the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) certification under the International Association of Applied Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She conducts training and behavior management following recognized positive reinforcement protocols. Her training philosophy centers around developing and strengthening the canine-human relationship through understanding, knowledge, and empathy using positive reinforcement behavior models for the benefit of both dog and owner.
