Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Behaviorist in Dallas, Texas

Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of dog behavior problems in dogs six months and older, including:

  • Dog Aggression
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Resource Guarding
  • Inappropriate Urination
  • Anxiety Issues
  • Unruliness
  • Destructive Behaviors
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Scott has earned three certifications in dog behavior from international certifying organizations.

  • CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine
  • CDBC, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
  • CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Dog Behavior Blog
Cleaning Up Dog Accidents the Right Way: It Matters More Than You Think
Cleaning Up Dog Accidents the Right Way: It Matters More Than You Think
Is Euthanasia Ever Right for Severe Dog Behavior Problems?
Is Euthanasia Ever Right for Severe Dog Behavior Problems?
Cesar Millan's 4 Biggest Dog Training Myths
Cesar Millan's 4 Biggest Dog Training Myths
The Hidden Ways You Might Be Punishing Your Dog Without Knowing It
The Hidden Ways You Might Be Punishing Your Dog Without Knowing It
Why Are Some Dogs Aggressive?
Why Are Some Dogs Aggressive?
Losing a Dog Hurts—Here’s the True Story Behind a Famous Poem That Eases the Pain
Losing a Dog Hurts—Here’s the True Story Behind a Famous Poem That Eases the Pain
The Crisis of Unqualified Dog Trainers Treating Dog Aggression
The Crisis of Unqualified Dog Trainers Treating Dog Aggression
Can Dogs Be Psychotic? Understanding Bizarre Canine Behavior
Can Dogs Be Psychotic? Understanding Bizarre Canine Behavior
Can Your iPhone Really Identify Dog Breeds? I Put It to the Test
Can Your iPhone Really Identify Dog Breeds? I Put It to the Test
Why Your Dog Ignores You (and What to Do About It)
Why Your Dog Ignores You (and What to Do About It)
When Your Dog Acts Out: How to Handle Aggression Toward Dogs and People
When Your Dog Acts Out: How to Handle Aggression Toward Dogs and People
Dog Bite Liability: What Owners Need to Know (Including Texas-Specific Laws in the USA)
Dog Bite Liability: What Owners Need to Know (Including Texas-Specific Laws in the USA)
Two Signs You’ve Found an Effective Dog Trainer
Two Signs You’ve Found an Effective Dog Trainer
15 Truths That Thousands of Dogs and Their Owners Have Taught Me
15 Truths That Thousands of Dogs and Their Owners Have Taught Me
Should You Avoid Dog Parks Before Your Puppy is Fully Vaccinated?
Should You Avoid Dog Parks Before Your Puppy is Fully Vaccinated?
Do Dogs Get the Winter Blues?
Do Dogs Get the Winter Blues?
The Problem with Shock Collars in Dog Training
The Problem with Shock Collars in Dog Training
Decoding Fear in Dogs: How Territory and Triggers Shape Their Behavior
Decoding Fear in Dogs: How Territory and Triggers Shape Their Behavior
Can Your Anxiety Fuel Your Dog's Fear? Uncovering How Our Stress Impacts Our Dogs
Can Your Anxiety Fuel Your Dog's Fear? Uncovering How Our Stress Impacts Our Dogs
Why Punishing Dog Aggression Backfires in the Long-Term
Why Punishing Dog Aggression Backfires in the Long-Term
Ever Wonder What Dogs Think About All Day? Here’s the Answer
Ever Wonder What Dogs Think About All Day? Here’s the Answer
4 Predictors of Success When Working with Dogs with Behavior Issues
4 Predictors of Success When Working with Dogs with Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Rarely Bite at Full Strength?
Why Do Dogs Rarely Bite at Full Strength?
Can You Tell Your Aggressive or Fearful Dog That Someone Is Safe? Unpacking the Truth
Can You Tell Your Aggressive or Fearful Dog That Someone Is Safe? Unpacking the Truth
My Client With Asperger's: Completely Unable to Read His Dog's Aggression Signals
My Client With Asperger's: Completely Unable to Read His Dog's Aggression Signals
Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash
Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash
Ep. 39 Are Dogs Remorseful After Biting People?
Ep. 39 Are Dogs Remorseful After Biting People?
Ep. 38 Dog Socialization, Myths vs. Reality
Ep. 38 Dog Socialization, Myths vs. Reality
Ep. 37 What is Dominance Aggression in Dogs?
Ep. 37 What is Dominance Aggression in Dogs?

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