
dogs - behavior - relationships
In Kinship With Dogs
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Services
In-Your-Home Comprehensive Evaluation and Consultation
What does your dog need to be the best dog they can be?
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We suss that out, and design a customized plan.
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We'll be together for 2-3 hours, you will receive a personal report and additional applicable material, and lifetime online support.
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Fee: $ 300.00 + tax in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, Hammonds Plains, Sackville, and Tantallon.
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Follow-up sessions can be booked as needed and take place in Bedford. Fee: 85.00 + tax per hour.
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Time permitting and depending on the case, I travel within Nova Scotia. Please inquire regarding fee.
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Sessions By the Hour - Takes Place Outside and Only in Bedford
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For dog parents or rescue organization foster homes who only want an evaluation.
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For specific behavioral concerns, for example walking on a leash or introducing a new dog.
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TESTIMONIALS
Using Silvia as a consultant for our dog Trixie was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Within the first hour she was able to assess and give us insight on Trixie's behavior. She was able to guide us in the right direction with gentle training. A large part comes from her (Silvia's) love of dogs and from her extensive experience.
The Rice Family
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Silvia Jay is truly exceptional in every sense of the word. The title “Dog Behaviour Expert” does not fully encompass how much this one woman lives & breathes dogs. Despite being exceedingly educated & experienced in the dog world, she keeps things simple. But, don’t let that fool you. She knows the research. She knows the theories. She knows the techniques. However, rather than robotically repeating this information back, she confidently provides a specific plan for you & your dog(s) in a meaningful way.
​Silvia Jay was worth every penny, & simply cannot be compared to other dog trainers –she’s that good.
Vanessa Roop
I want to thank you for visiting us and for your assessment of Miss Taffy. I can't tell you how relieved I am to have an assessment that I feel is accurate and fair. I have tried several other trainers in the past, but their assessments and recommendations seemed to fall short and did not feel right in my gut, so I was hesitant to fully implement them. However, the information you have provided feels very comfortable, sound, kind, manageable and relevant to Taffy's needs.
Majorie MacKay
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Experienced! Educated! Effective!

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I am professionally involved with dogs since 1995.
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Focusing exclusively on private consultations since 2007.
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A regular guest on CBC Radio One since 2011.
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Referred to by veterinarians and trainers.
Let me help you to a mutually rewarding relationship with your dog!