Partnering to support your most complex cases
Collaboration over competition. Whether you are a force-free trainer, veterinarian, dog walker, groomer, or pet sitter—together we can uncover silent physical discomforts and behavioral drivers so clients and their dogs find lasting relief sooner.
Evidence-Backed Objective Analysis & Report
Designed to complement veterinary exams and specialized behavior plans.
A front-row seat to the daily lives of dogs
As pet professionals, we know exactly what it feels like to support a dog and guardian who are struggling and the frustration of hitting a wall with training and behavior work.
As an Accredited Dynamic Dog Practitioner and experienced force-free trainer, my goal is to partner with you as an extension of your services, never a replacement. Together, we can examine posture, movement, environment, and history to uncover hidden clues and provide actionable data to the whole care team.
How we partner across disciplines
Tailored collaboration designed around your specific role in the dog's life.
Training & Behavior Pros
Collaboration over competition
Have a client whose progress hit a plateau, or whose behavior seems to be worsening despite a solid training plan? Sudden reactivity, touch sensitivity, or intense panic, among other behavior struggles, are frequently tied to underlying physical discomfort.
Our approach: While you lead behavior management, Erika focuses on gathering objective documentation of gait, posture, & overall movement. A total win for you, your client, and the dog.
Collaborate on a CaseVeterinary Teams
Objective data from home environments
Clinic stress and brief appointment windows make it difficult to catch subtle, intermittent signs of discomfort. A Dynamic Dog Assessment bridges that gap with structured at-home observation.
Our boundary: We strictly leave all diagnosing and medical plans to you. We deliver clear, objective visual evidence to save you time and accelerate diagnosis.
Partner with a PractitionerWalkers, Groomers, & Sitters
Front-row observers of movement
You see dogs moving in daily life: hesitating to jump into a vehicle, sensitivity around paw handling, or sudden tension with peers. You don't have to carry those worries alone.
Our support: We help examine posture and movement together, giving you clear insights to advocate confidently for the dog’s well-being with their guardian.
Support Your ClientsWhat we deliver to professional partners for the Dynamic Dog Assessment
Clear, respectful, and streamlined communication every step of the way.
Slow-Motion Video & Stills
High-quality visual evidence highlighting my objective observations of the dog's posture, gait, and overall movement.
Comprehensive PDF Report
A streamlined, to-the-point document mapping out specific postural and movement anomalies without clutter.
Zero Diagnostic Language
Strict adherence to scope. We observe and document, handing all diagnostic responsibility directly to the veterinarian.
Proud Sponsor of the Behavior Team of the Bay Area
Behavior Teams is a Pet Professional Guild initiative that is unique in the pet services industry, where local teams of pet professionals come together to collaborate for better outcomes for pets and their guardians.
The Behavior Team of the Bay Area takes a community-focused approach to training and caring for pets. Our team members were brought together by a shared philosophy and code of ethics, and are dedicated to working in concert to support guardians and their pets with the highest level of care.
Team members are licensed and insured professionals across roles including dog trainers & behavior professionals, vet behaviorists, general practice vets, cat behavior consultants, groomers, separation anxiety experts, dog gait/posture/movement experts, dog walkers, pet sitters, puppy experts, dog boarding, and dog board & train. Every team member is committed to kindness first and foremost.
Ready to partner on a case or learn more?
Tell Erika about the case or client you are supporting. We look forward to connecting and building a collaborative care network.