Behavior consulting & training for dogs

Helping people and dogs live better together

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Customized training programs using humane, science-based methods.

Supporting you and your dog in understanding each other more clearly, building trust through everyday interactions, and using positive reinforcement to create lasting change.

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Service Offerings

A young girl with her dog.

Life Skills

Integrating a new dog into your home, establishing safe and healthy relationships between kids and dogs, and important daily skills such as loose-leash walking, recall, and settling.

A dog struggling with a reactive response toward another dog.

Behavior Challenges

Support for fearful and reactive dogs, as well as issues like resource guarding, getting along with other animals in the home, or difficulty being home alone.

A puppy learning to focus on its handler in a distracting environment.

Puppy Foundations

Puppies need a lot more than Sit, Down, and Stay — they need positive experiences that help them understand and feel comfortable in the world around them.

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Knowledge You Can Trust

I believe good training starts with good science. My methods are built on current research, a commitment to lifelong learning, and treating every dog as an individual with their own needs and feelings. Every dog deserves training that honors both who they are and how they experience the world.

Official certification logo from CCPDT, acknowledging that Shivani is a certified behavior consultant.
Official certification logo from Karen Pryor Academy, acknowledging that Shivani is a certified training professional.
Official certification logo from Family Paws, acknowledging that Shivani is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
Certification badge for Shivani Seastone as a certified separation anxiety behavior consultant
Shivani is a Fear Free Certified Professional

What People Are Saying

  • Client dog who is working through reactivity

    "Our discussions and journey into the world of Animal Centered Care has led us down a path of discovering a better, more positive relationship with our dog family. We can't thank you enough for your guidance and being in our corner."

    — Steve B.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for reactivity and general anxiety

    "We have learned so much from Shivani and would recommend her to anyone wanting help for a dog with challenging behavior."

    — Anne L.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for fearful and aggressive behavior toward humans

    "In the beginning, Felix would bark at strangers from across the street and would not let people into our house. That has completely changed."

    — Emma F.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for aggressive behavior toward family members

    “Shivani is the best dog trainer my husband and I have worked with. I appreciate her deep empathy towards our pets and her extensive knowledge of animal behavior.”

    — Sophia H.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for extreme general anxiety

    “We recently adopted a dog with significant general anxiety and separation anxiety. Layla has come such a long way and we can’t wait to see more growth from her with the support of Shivani.”

    — Susan S.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for reactivity and bite history

    "Shivani has been amazing in guiding me with training my Belgian Malinois. Her knowledge of dog behavior is exceptional! I highly recommend her."

    — Barbara B.

  • A client's dog who worked with Shivani for reactivity on leash

    "Shivani helped us tremendously when our dog started exhibiting reactive behavior. We feel much more confident walking our dog, which has been a huge change."

    — Molly S.

  • Client dog who is working through general anxiety

    "Shivani is fantastic. She is a fountain of dog knowledge -- best practices, options for difficult situations, acclimation procedures, possible triggers to investigate, etc. I couldn't ask for a better trainer!"

    — Oliver Y.

  • Client dog who is working through reactivity

    "I have so much respect, confidence and care for Shivani. It truly means a lot when you have someone to talk to about your situation who truly understands and wants to help you. I’m grateful."

    — Sharron D.

  • "Shivani has been an immense help with our anxious rescue pittie. She is extremely caring and accommodating and has really helped us humans understand our dog a bit better. She also works with our behavioral vet to ensure we are all on the same page."

    — Rhonda J.

  • Client puppy learning life skills

    "My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Shivani . The best thing she taught us was how to relate to our toy poodle puppy Rosie and how to continue training her in the future."

    — Laura F.

Happy dog, happy life.

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