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

Dog aggression, helping your dog find calm and confidence
Separation anxiety, easing your dog's loneliness and distress
Resource guarding, teaching your dog to trust and share
Inappropriate urination, guiding your dog to appropriate bathroom habits
Anxiety issues, nurturing a more relaxed and happy dog
Unruliness, fostering good manners and calm behavior in your dog
Destructive behaviors, redirecting energy into positive behaviors

In addition to private dog behavior consultations, Scott conducts seminars for professional dog trainers, veterinary practices, rescue shelters and dog owner groups. He is a consultant for municipal animal control services and is a legal consultant in dog bite cases. Scott is a contributor to magazines, newspapers, podcasts and blogs.

Scott is the creator of FRED™ (Functional Reactivity Exercise for Dogs) behavior modification - Real Owners, Real Environments, Real World™. He also created the Looping™ protocol used in canine behavior modification, the Clipper Leash™ and PED™ (Parkour Exercises for Dogs).