We believe it is wrong for so many dogs to lose their lives every year in shelters and homes across the country because of seemingly irresolvable behavior issues. Many of us have adopted rescue dogs to 'save' them only to discover later that serious problems exist. What started as an act of kindness can end with you giving your 'troubles' to others, a lawsuit and/or a euthanized family pet.
The Dog Behavior Rehab system is based on the concepts of dog psychology. We are trained in various behavioral change methods and regularly attend seminars and conferences to update that training. We select the method that we feel will be best for you and your dog, and we believe strongly that no one method is the best for every dog. We get results with simple and fast methods, and are referred by many area veterinarians because our system truly works.
Read about our Dog Behavior Rehab consultants and trainers:
What a Team!
Sherry BoyerSherry Boyer is the director of Dog Behavior Rehab, and a Professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Sherry has literally traveled the globe to learn about different dog behavior rehabilitation methods. She is a dog psychology communications expert, acting as an interpreter and translator to train both you and your dog. Sherry’s previous life in Japan as a university instructor and Japanese language translator seems to have nothing to do with the world of dogs, yet has everything to do with communicating successfully with beings who do not speak the same language. Read more about Sherry here.
Rommey WalshRommey is the Director of Operations for Dog Behavior Rehab’s new facility, The Dog House Inn of Gilroy. Rommey has a phenomenal background with dogs. She has had pets all her life; in fact dogs would follow her home from anywhere and everywhere. Rommey is passionate about dogs, especially when educating families and their children how to be safe around their family pets. She is always learning and studying new methods with the goal to be able to gently neutralize correctable behavior difficulties.
Rommey was the head veterinary technician for a major veterinary hospital in Campbell, CA for 7 years, a pet store manager for 5 years, and is a dog trainer, pet sitter and groomer. She was in charge of our Board and Behave™ Program at her private kennel in Gilroy until we moved into the larger facility that we have now; now she is in charge of that entire operation!
She is one of a small group of people we have worked with that has the talent, skills and background to be part of the Dog Behavior Rehab team. We have been especially impressed by her quick assessment of the dog's core difficulties and the different ways she is able to interact with the owner and family to find a successful solution. Rommey is also our resident puppy expert; she can turn around a wayward puppy faster than you would believe, and the pups love her for it.
Rommey is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She is also a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
Mary CortaniMary Cortani has trained dogs for Military Police, Guard Dogs and Explosives Detection while in the Military She has also trained Assistance Dogs, Wilderness Search & Rescue Dogs, and has experience in Canine Behavior Modification. She has been training dogs in Basic and Advanced Obedience for 30 years. Mary is a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is empathetic and caring and loves working with dogs more than anything. She has an ability to communicate the dog's needs to the owners in an amazing way, and our clients love her!
"It's great to know that there are people out there like you specializing in dog rehab and not just dog obedience. It's certainly needed in the rescue world!"
— Monica Rua, Animal Friends Rescue Project of Pacific Grove.
Our Mission and Purpose
Dog Behavior Rehab uses natural methods to neutralize behavioral issues. Our main focus is to rehabilitate dogs and train their people. Our goal is success for both the owner and pet. Happiness is a peaceful, well-balanced dog that the family members, other pets and neighbors can feel safe around. "Behavior problems are the largest preventable cause of death in dogs in the United States" says Steve Appelbaum, President of Animal Behavior College. "We know that 40 to 70 percent of all dogs in animal shelters are there because of untreated behavior problems." The Dog Behavior Rehab team is expert at training owners to quickly and easily work with their dogs in ways that dogs understand.
Dog Behavior Rehab is a Proud Professional Member of the
