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My dog, Azela, had issues walking on leash. Since she was a puppy, I have tried multiple training techniques and regimes, but with very little success. I began working with Petamorphosis and Debbie because I felt as though I was out of options. I was so impressed with the results.
 
Debbie took the time to listen to Azela’s challenges, not only before training started, but continually throughout our sessions. She was always available to problem solve, and adjusted training techniques to fit on-the-ground observations. I was also impressed that she provided a follow up meeting after our initial 6-week training program.

Debbie Lewis, MS, Certified Animal Behavior Consultant

 As a professional animal behavior consultant, I work with humans and their canine companions to change unwanted behavior (in both species). Each day brings a new challenge.  Whether it be figuring out why a dog  growls, snarls and lunges when they see another dog, or how to train another to relax in the company of strangers.

​To get to this point, I have worked over the last ten years to expand my knowledge and skills with the goal to teach others what they need to know to work with their pets using positive, science-based training techniques.

My focus on science began with my love of Ethology. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, often in their natural environments. Ethologists observe animals and conduct experiments to understand how they interact with each other, other living beings, and their environment.  You can think of Ethology as is a sub-topic of zoology and draws from biology, psychology, and ecology. 

I pusued ethology in grad school.  Working with a range of animals to better understand them. I did some conservation work squirles, as short term study on rattle snakes. I became especially interested in social animals and wanted  to understand more about animal behavior and animal learning. The culmination was  master's research on  collective movement in Tibetan Macaques in China.

Dogs entered the picture prior to grad school. I became fascinated with canine behavior during my undergrad research on wolves' social behavior at that time I also began my journey into understanding behavior issues in dogs.  

So, my love for animals and ethology brought me in a circuitous  path  to my current work with people and their dogs.  I take on a variety of behavior issues in dogs  with my specialty in working with fear, anxiety and aggresive behavior.

I continue to grow as a professional in my field through ongoing education and certification through the International Association of Animal Behavoir Consultants. 

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