Jeff and Cathy Drier
Master Therapists and Trainers

Do you have three hours to start improving your relationship with your dog?

Jeff and Cathy Drier are certified Grand Master Dog Behavioral Therapists and Trainers and the owners of the Tampa, FL office of Bark Busters Home Dog Training. They have over twelve years experience helping over one thousand dogs and their families live together in harmony.

What they do: Cathy and Jeff are experts in solving serious issues including Aggression, Separation Anxiety and fears/phobias of fireworks, thunderstorms or even everyday items such as brooms and vacuums.

They are regularly consulted by other Bark Busters Trainers regarding difficult cases. They are also consulted by rescue groups, veterinarians, and other canine professionals.

They excel in helping people fix other behavioral issues that concern them including:
Answering the door, Barking, Biting, Chewing inappropriate items, Demanding Attention,
Destructive behavior, Digging, Hyperactivity, Introducing dogs and cats, Issues in the Car, Jumping up on people or counters, Not Coming when Called, Over excitement, Poor behavior at the groomer or vet clinic, Preparing dogs for a new child, Socialization issues with people and/or animals, Stealing food or items such as phones, remotes, glasses, etc. Toileting, Walking nicely on Leash and other behavioral issues.

Many people work with Jeff and Cathy even before they bring home a puppy so they know what to expect and what to do from day one. Cathy and Jeff are experts in early puppy education. It’s never too early to start teaching a pup how to fit into its human family.

Age is not an issue. Cathy and Jeff have worked with puppies as young as eight weeks and dogs as old as seventeen years. Dogs are life long learners so it’s never too late to change behavior. The sooner you start, the sooner Rover will fit into your family.

Cathy and Jeff have worked with deaf dogs and blind dogs. These dogs can also learn how to fit into their human families.

Multiple dogs living together can be a challenge for people. Jeff and Cathy are experts in helping their clients with multiple dogs. They’ve help with packs as large as seventeen.  

They do not discriminate regarding breeds: They’ve worked extensively with Australian Shepherds, Beagles, Border Collies, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Corgis, Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd Dogs, Great Danes, Greyhounds, Huskies, Jack Russell Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Mastiffs, Min Pins, Other Terriers including Airedales, Bostons, Fox, Rat and Soft-Coated Wheatons, Pit Bulls, Pomeranians, Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs,  Pugs, Retrievers including Chesapeake Bay, Labrador and Golden, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Rottweilers, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Spaniels including Cocker and Cavalier King Charles, Weimaraners, Yorkies, Designer Dogs, just plan mutts and many other breeds.

Jeff’s articles regarding dog behavior have been published across the country in publications including The Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, Healthy Pet Care, Pet Planet, Hearts of Gold, and many other publications. He is a regular contributing writer for The New Barker magazine. You can read some of Jeff’s articles here.

What They Do: Before beginning any program of behavioral modification, Cathy and Jeff do a thorough investigation and interview to determine the cause(s) of the behaviors of concern to their clients. In most cases the behaviors that they are asked to help fix are symptoms of a deeper cause. If you do not discern the reasons for a behavior, the likelihood of a permanent solution is decreased.

Dogs do things for dog reasons, not people reasons. Dogs are a different species. They view the world and life from a canine perspective not a human one. They communicate in a canine way, not a human one. These differences can lead to misunderstandings and problems.

After the investigation is completed, Cathy and Jeff start the education phase with their clients. They explain the issues from the dog’s perspective and then start working on a program of behavior modification with their clients and their dogs. They coach and guide their clients through the process of changing their dog’s behavior.

They use a non-physical (no choke, pinch, prong or shock collars) natural approach (no clickers or treat rewards) to behavior modification based on understanding and clear communication. Every dog is an individual with their own personalities, temperaments and experiences, as are people. Each lives in a unique environment, our homes and neighborhoods. Because of these facts, each situation is unique.  They tailor the solution to fit the circumstances. There is not a one size fits all approach to relationships. Great relationships with dogs are built on a foundation of mutual love, respect and trust. If any of these is missing there are likely to be problems. Cathy and Jeff are experts in helping people understand and develop great relationships with their canine family members.

Practicing for only a few minutes (fifteen to twenty throughout the day) for five to six weeks will permanently change the behaviors that are concerning you.

Cathy and Jeff have a variety of service levels which make their help affordable to practically everyone. Their “Life of the Dog” service is by far the best value. Dogs can be with us for many years and changes occur. Family members come, or go, moves, schedule changes, new jobs, and other things happen which affect us and our dogs. With our “Life of the Dog” service you are never alone. Jeff and Cathy’s help is always just an email or phone call away.

If your relationship with your dog is not all it could be speak with one of our professional scheduling managers and stop worrying about Rover’s behavior. We love helping people develop great relationships with their dogs.

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Are your ready to start changing your life with your dog for the better? Contact Us however works best for you.

Some of the Animal Professionals and Groups we work with:
Animal and Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor
Baycrest Animal Clinic - Tampa       
Bayshore Animal Clinic - Tampa
CountryChase Veterinary - Tampa
Erlich Animal Hospital - Tampa
North Bay Animal Hospital - Tampa
Southpaw Animal Clinic - Tampa
Veterinary Medical Clinic - Tampa
Westchase Emergency and Veterinary Clinic - Tampa
ACT (Animal Coalition of Tampa)
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Lost Angels Animal Rescue
St. Francis Animal Rescue        
Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida
Siberian Huskey Rescue of Florida
No More Homeless Pets of Hillsborough County

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