Psychiatric Service Dog Certification
Expert guidance to help your dog support your mental well-being with confidence and reliability
I can teach your dog to perform tasks that help mitigate your stressful moments/anxiety attacks. Together we determine which behaviors your dog should be prompted to perform when you need to be calmed or reminded to take medication or lie down and/or call your healthcare provider…whatever the need might be.
Teaching your service dog to respond to single verbal or subtle physical cues
Your dog know when they are in working mode and to remains calm at all times
Ensuring your dog will not sniff or beg for food and remain focused on you when in public
Your dog ignoring distractions unless prompted and to remain on a loose leash close to you at all times
Your dog settling when you have to interact with others
Providing physical comfort, interrupting harmful behaviors,
“Elisabeth was one of the key people in helping maintain the spirit and integrity of Lola’s life. Elisabeth is a kind of dog genius. Her help cannot be overestimated and went far beyond what one can buy. Lolabelle loved her – we all loved her.”
Musicians and Artists
“Elisabeth sees the world from the dogs’ perspective and she will give you a whole new view of your canine friend. She views “training” as education. This is a significant distinction. Suddenly, with her help, you and your dog are speaking the same language, learning and playing on the same page.”
Writer, Biographer of Nim Chimpsky
We had gone through several trainers with our standard poodle Annie. We got Annie at four months and she was already fearful, aggressive, and barking non-stop. Elisabeth came to the rescue with her patience, humor and dog whispering talents. I highly recommend her. Your dog and neighbors will thank you!
Talk Show Host, The Joan Hamburg Show
I don’t know what we would have done without you! Winky is a very, very sweet fellow and quite well behaved thanks to you. People say what a calm and well behaved puppy he is. I cannot thank you enough for having gotten him to this point. I take him with me wherever I go and you have really made it all possible – Grazie mille!
Founder of RODIN Olio Lusso
“We consulted with Elisabeth when our one year old chocolate lab needed some serious behavior training. Maggie barked at strangers and lunged at other dogs – we needed help. Elisabeth gave us various strategies to employ, and the results came quickly. Maggie is now the best behaved and most loving dog we’ve ever had.”
Principal, Two Palms
“Where do I begin? Elisabeth is a treasure. We adopted our sweet pup just before lockdown in February 2020 and I knew she would be instrumental in training (our pup and us)! Then lockdown occurred, we moved out of NYC, and I panicked. Elisabeth to the rescue! She swiftly adapted and began offering us virtual training. She is a master and we are so thankful for her!
“Elisabeth helped me train my dog Moa via online video lessons. With Elisabeth’s precise and motivating method, we made quick progress and Moa learnt as much as I did. I probably learnt more, actually. I understood the calm and steady process of training, how to be consistent, and look for responses to progress and challenge her.”
Interdisciplinary Artist & Writer
“We love Elisabeth and her amazing talent, we’re so grateful for the astonishing difference she made in our lives. Our hairy kids adore her. 100000% yes!”
Co-Founders, The CORE Club
“Elisabeth has been phenomenal in Oreo’s recovery after a serious leg injury. Her holistic approach and deep connection with our dog made an immediate impact. Oreo is now more agile and energetic than ever, thanks to Elisabeth’s expert care. We’re incredibly grateful for her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine love for dogs.”
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
“It’s hard to say anything but “wow!” about Elisabeth. Working with her to train my psychiatric service dog hasn’t just taught (us both) commands, it set the tone for our entire relationship. My dog is not just able to sit, follow hand signals, etc. He’s thriving. He’s happy and so am I and it’s changed the way I understand learning. It’s an incredible gift to have this wonderful dog to work with my disability. She’s always available and happy to help. I recommend her to everyone; you can’t go wrong.”
“Elisabeth is the finest trainer of dogs and their owners we’ve encountered. In 1&1/2 hours she had Gigot, our wire doxy, walking beside her, heeling then sitting as soon as she stopped, looking up at her in calm. She provided him her undivided attention during the entire process with grace and sensitivity, barely verbalizing. Then she had us practice what we had observed with gentle prompts and correction. If you can’t train the owner, you can’t train the dog.
Thanks Elisabeth for also advising us regarding food and challenging interactive toys.”
I offer a range of services to address everything from basic obedience to complex behavioral issues. All sessions are hosted virtually, starting with the initial consultation, so you can focus on your dog’s growth & development without leaving home. For packaged lessons, contact me for details.
Book a FREE 15-Minute Intro Call.
If this is your first time… let’s connect personally so you feel confident about working with me successfully.
Virtual training allows for complete personalization and privacy. The best learning starts in a non-distracting environment which is actually guaranteed in a virtual set-up. Become a more sophisticated and educated guardian and experience the joy of a judgement free and clearly streamlined training process. The virtual format allows me to ‘take you by the hand’ in real time and provide you with the knowledge and the skills to ensure your success.
Once you know which program is best for your dog, the process is quite simple.
Make sure you’re comfortable with me and my programs.
Book an initial consultation, choose a follow-up service, or an intro call.
Receive detailed handling & reward delivery instructions.
Rely on follow-up emails, chats, or video check-ins as needed.
Guidance and support to train your dog to become a dependable service dog who enhances your independence and well-being
For those that are not comfortable with virtual dog training sessions, you can get in touch to learn about in-person training with your puppy.
