Counseling & Conversations
for Pet Guardians

Facing a Difficult Decision?

Want to make sure you’ve covered all the bases?

Book a Consultation with Viviane

  • Are you looking for expert advice and support on a range of animal-related topics?

  • Are you wondering if you are on the right track with your complicated dog or puppy?

  • Are you considering rehoming or returning your dog?

  • Are you considering humane euthanasia for reasons of the animal’s physical or mental health?

Viviane can give you the tools you need to make informed decisions with the confidence that you have considered all your options and gotten the support you need. 

Viviane's dog Willow enjoying a day of hiking with friends.

Rates: $200/hour

Coaching for difficult decisions related to rehoming or the loss or impending loss of a pet for reasons of health, age, aggression or mental distress due to cognitive decline.

Viviane brings over 20  years of animal behavior experience, education, and a lifetime of empathy and compassion to her practice.  Her continuing education includes courses on human therapeutic models and child psychology, counseling pet guardians related to grief and loss of a family companion, and the ethics and challenges of humane euthanasia.

Our animals, dogs, cats and other companion animals are an integral and deeply loved part of our lives.  We get such joy living with animals that it can be tragically sad when we have to face questions about whether:

  • They are still enjoying their lives as they age or get sicker.

  • They would be better off living in a different environment.

  • We can be safe living with them due to behavior problems that are a threat to ourselves or others.

  • and more…

Facing times like these in your animal’s life can feel stressful and lonely, but you don’t have to do it on your own. Viviane meets each case with expert, comprehensive and compassionate support.

The information, thoughts and feelings that you bring to the conversation with Viviane, give her the information she needs to:

  • Ask questions to get as much information as possible about your unique situation.

  • Answer all your questions.

  • Share some of her own experiences that are relevant to your case.

This allows you and Viviane to collaboratively examine and think about all aspects of your individual situation.

Looking at things from both the human and the animal perspective, Viviane helps you navigate the decisions you are contemplating so you can plan your next steps confident that you have covered all the bases.

Viviane has helped many clients over the years and has herself experienced a wide range of animal losses. Let her help you to ease some of your stress and guide you toward answers that meet both your and your animal companion’s needs. 

Please fill out this contact form for counseling services with Viviane, including difficult conversations about behavior, animal bereavement counseling, rehoming, humane euthanasia etc.

If you are contacting us about private training for your dog or group classes please use our general Contact Form here.

Animal Bereavement Counseling

Have you recently lost a beloved companion and feel the need to get knowledgeable support and understanding for navigating your grief?

Viviane can provide compassionate support and help with Animal Bereavement Counseling