Look more closely at what your dog may be communicating
When behavior changes, training progress stalls, or something simply seems “off,” it can be difficult to know what deserves a closer look.
A Dynamic Dog Assessment examines your dog’s movement, posture, routines, history, and behavior to identify objective patterns you can discuss with your veterinarian.
Available through a virtual or hybrid process over approximately two to three weeks.
Behavior and physical comfort are often connected
A dog who is uncomfortable may hesitate, avoid, become more reactive, struggle to settle, or respond differently to activities they once managed well.
These changes do not automatically mean that pain is present. They do mean that movement, posture, comfort, environment, and behavior may deserve to be considered together.
A Dynamic Dog Assessment creates a detailed record of those observations so you and your veterinarian have clearer information to work with.
An assessment may be helpful when…
The four-part assessment process
A deep-dive consultation
Erika begins with a 90- to 120-minute online consultation covering your dog’s history, sleep, routines, emotional patterns, environment, behavior, and daily life.
Small details matter. A habit that seems unrelated may help reveal a larger pattern.
Guided video & photo gathering
You will record short videos and photographs of ordinary activities such as walking, standing, sitting, rising, eating, and moving through the home.
Erika will provide clear guidance so you know which angles and movements to capture.
In-depth evidence review
Erika carefully reviews the history, photographs, and videos to build a whole-body picture of how your dog moves and copes.
The goal is to identify observable patterns—not to assign a medical diagnosis.
Your vet-ready report
You will receive a detailed written report supported by visual evidence.
Erika will meet with you to review the findings and prepare the report for your veterinarian before your next appointment.
What you receive
- Initial deep-dive consultation
- Guidance for collecting useful videos and photographs
- Detailed review of movement, posture, routines, history, and behavior
- Supportive management recommendations during the assessment
- A structured report for your veterinarian
- A final review meeting with Erika
- Visual evidence connected to the report
- Optional follow-up support after the assessment
The full assessment: $599
A complete service with follow-up available
The Dynamic Dog Assessment can be a stand-alone service or it may be used prior to the start of a training program when a dog is struggling with behavior issues.
After the assessment and veterinary follow-up, Erika can provide additional training or management support when it would be helpful and falls within her professional scope.
Designed to support—not replace—veterinary care
Erika does not diagnose pain, injury, illness, or any other medical condition.
A Dynamic Dog Assessment records movement, posture, behavioral, and daily-life observations that may help your veterinarian decide what to explore.
Your veterinarian remains responsible for medical evaluation, diagnosis, testing, and treatment.
A clearer understanding can change the path forward.
“Erika’s Dynamic Dog Assessment helped us pay closer attention to our dog’s movement and behavior. Her detailed report encouraged us to consult our veterinarian, where we learned about a hip issue. Addressing the underlying concern helped us understand how to approach training.”Ebony T.Condensed from a Google review
Questions about Dynamic Dog Assessments
When something feels off, careful observation can help.
Tell Erika what you have noticed about your dog’s movement, comfort, or behavior.