I'm Your Girl
Who I Help & What I Offer
I work with pet owners, attorneys, and organizations who need compassionate, science-based expertise in:
Reactivity, fear, and anxiety in dogs and cats
New pet adoption challenges
Cooperative grooming
Puppy development
Scent work, search training, and basic manners
Feline behavior concerns
Expert witness services for animal behavior cases
Overnight in-home pet care for dogs, cats, and other companion animals
*Available in-person or virtual video*
Bryana Lee Walters
I have over 20 years of experience working with animals in a variety of settings.
I began my career as a Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) in 2004 and built a strong foundation in animal health and medical care.
My certifications include Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP). I also have a certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington (UW-AAB) and have continued specialized training in forensic behavior, especially in regard to legal cases, under my college professor Dr. James Ha, CAAB.
My work has included years in the sheltering field, where I developed and managed a behavior program, conducted intake assessments, created individualized training plans, and supported adopters in transitioning animals into new homes. In addition to my professional roles, I have been a long-term volunteer in animal rescue, providing behavior support, enrichment, and training to improve the welfare and adoptability of dogs and cats. My current volunteer role is through HART Rescue Trainers.
For the past 13 years, I have worked as a private behavior consultant, providing individual sessions for dogs and cats with a wide range of needs including- aggression, separation anxiety, reactivity, fear, anxiety, scent work and search training, cooperative grooming, basic behaviors, enrichment and games, puppy development, and feline behavior concerns.
My career combines medical knowledge, applied behavior science, and extensive hands-on experience with companion animals in shelter, home, and private training environments.
How It Works
Free 15-minute phone call – This is your opportunity to talk briefly about your pet's behavior and ask any questions.
Fill out forms you receive via email.
Initial consultation – All services start with an initial consultation, which lasts 75-minutes. This is where we will discuss your pet's behavior, give you an understanding of why it's happening, and create a plan for modifying the behavior. You will receive instructions, handouts and a write-up.
Follow-up sessions – This is a hands-on appointment to work on recommended training exercises. You will receive a write-up.
Rates
Initial Behavior Consultation: 75 minutes
In-person- $195
Virtual video- $175
Follow-Up Sessions: 30 or 45 minutes
In-person- 30-minutes - $85, 45-minutes - $100
Virtual video- 30-minutes - $75, 45-minutes - $90
* Packages are available for purchase to save $10 off each 45-minute session and $5 off each $30-minute session. Cannot purchase more than 4 sessions at a time.
* Dogs and cats who are currently in a rescue, have been adopted from a rescue within the last 30 days, or are referred from a rescue are eligible for a $20 discount for initial consultation (must submit proof of recent adoption).
Overnight Pet Care: $100 per night (not currently accepting new clients)
Expert Witness Services: $125 per hour
Testimonials
“Bryana brings a unique combination of knowledge, attention to detail, and warmth to our training sessions! Thank you for helping our pup!”
— Mikaela Harf
“Bryana is an expert on dog behavior! We have two dogs that came from difficult situations and have some behavioral issues as a result. She has helped us work through so many problems, including aggression towards people in/around our house and dogs chasing our cats. We initially thought one of our dogs was aggressive, but within a few minutes of meeting him, Bryana assured us that he was actually just scared, and that his behavior could easily be modified if we helped him feel more comfortable. We’ve used this knowledge in so many situations and we’ve helped our dog adjust so well. This is just one example where Bryana has worked with us to understand the underlying behaviors behind our dogs’ actions, which has strengthened our relationship with them. Whenever we have a problem, we ask Bryana for help and she’s there to problem solve and educate us. I can’t recommend her enough!”
— Sabrina Bonaparte
“I have a very strong young American Bully who doesn’t like things done to him. He’s extremely mouthy and wants to eat anything that comes near his face… he’s also extremely reactive to anything wet! Super combination when he’s prone to ear infections. He needed his ears cleaned regularly…, so I reached out for help. Bryana came & worked with him on desensitizing him to the “wet” cotton ball, having someone doing something without him wanting to , & eating the cotton ball. With consistent training lots of patience & some beef jerky we were able to help him over come his fear. I am now able to clean his ears every other day with no issues, he sits calmly waits until I’m done & gets his treat 😊
So very grateful, this will be ongoing for the rest of his life!!”
— Joetta Delfel
