Struggling with your dog's behavior and looking for real answers? You’re in the right place.
Dog behavior consulting specializing in senior dogs, dog + child dynamics, and families navigating anxiety and aggression in Indianapolis and online
MY MISSION AT PERKED EARS IN INDIANAPOLIS
I believe that training should build trust, reduce fear, and support dogs and their people. Using humane, evidence-based methods, I am able to help my clients and their dogs of all ages to live their best lives together.
I’ve always had an extra soft spot for older dogs. When I worked in the behavior department at an shelter, it was the long-stay senior dogs who stole my heart. Later, as my own dogs aged and started facing new behavior challenges, I realized how few training resources exist for older dogs and their families.
My work focuses on supporting dogs through life’s more complex chapters, such aging, dealing with anxiety or aggression, and changing family dynamics, such as the addition of a new puppy or baby. I have advanced education and hands-on experience in senior dog behavior and kids-and-dog safety, allowing me to support both dogs and families with practical, compassionate guidance.
Every dog and every family deserves support that meets them where they are, no matter what stage they are in.
Meet Kristen
Kristen has been passionate about helping animals since she was a kid.
She began volunteering at her animal shelter with her mom at the young age of 13, helping to exercise and socialize shelter dogs and cats. That was only the beginning!
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What Our Clients Say:
Kristen is a WONDERFUL trainer! We and our dog love her. She takes lots of time to gather information and get to know the dog and family, and any issues that are in play. She gave us really helpful and personalized strategies and tips, and emailed summaries after each session (SO helpful!). I also really appreciate Kristen’s background and education – she is the most educated trainer with the most expertise that I could find in our area and it shows in her work! Her fees are very reasonable and she is lovely to work with. We highly recommend her!!
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