Micaela Shantelle Young
, also known as
Dr. Young
, has a diverse background in animal care and training.
She has worked as a Career Practicum Student at Tierartzpraxis Delorme-Goldberg in Landstuhl, Germany, and completed a Dog Training Apprenticeship with Carol Harvey of Dog Tags, LLC in Morgantown, WV.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Nutritional Sciences from West Virginia University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Young was also the former Owner/Trainer of Happy Lead Dog Training in Davis, CA, where she received mentorship from Nancy Abplanalp, CPDT, NACSW.
Training Philosophy
Dr. Young believes in a team-based approach to behavior support and emphasizes the importance of building and rewarding desirable behavior.
She is against using force, pain, threat, startle, fear, or intimidation in training, as recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
Services
Dr. Young offers a range of services to support pet behavior, including:
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Behavior or Pain Consultation and Medication Management Services:
This service includes an initial meeting to explore the history of the problem and build an initial intervention plan.
It also includes follow-up virtual calls for ongoing support.
The cost for the initial meeting is $300 for new clients and $240 for existing clients.
Follow-up virtual calls cost $320-$480.
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Behavior Consultation and Report:
This service involves submitting a detailed case history and receiving a written report with insights and suggestions from Dr. Young.The cost is $180.
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Movement Video Analysis:
This service involves submitting veterinary records and movement videos to receive a written report on potential physical causes for the pet’s behavior.The cost is $140.
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In-Person Consultations:
Dr. Young offers in-person consultations in Shoreline and outside of Shoreline.The cost for consultations in Shoreline is $180, and the cost for consultations outside of Shoreline is $240-280.
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Virtual Coaching:
Dr. Young offers virtual coaching for behavior change strategies.The cost is $90 per 30 minutes.
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In-Home Visits:
Dr. Young offers in-home visits to build a foundation of trust for care.
The cost is $80 per 15-30 minutes.
Certifications
Dr. Young is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional from Fear Free, LLC.
Specializations
Dr. Young specializes in behavior support for fearful, anxious, painful, and aggressive pets.
Training Methods
Dr. Young uses positive reinforcement training methods that focus on building and rewarding desirable behavior.
She does not use force, pain, threat, startle, fear, or intimidation in her training.
