Behav-N-Dogs Mission

Behav-N-Dogs mission is to deliver exceptional pet care services, including evidence-based positive reinforcement training and behavior modification, as well as, personalized pet sitting, and dog walking. This is aimed at empowering dog owners, within the community, to develop a deeper understanding of canine behavior, helping to lower rehoming rates, lowering behavior related euthanasia rates, and fostering well-adjusted dogs who have a loving bond with their owners. As Behav-N-Dogs founder Rachael says, "I love all animals and am passionate about helping their owners build happy and harmonious relationships with their pets."

Rachael Haddan's profound dedication to canine welfare was ignited at a young age. At 11, she faced a significant challenge with her first dog, Lanora, a Black and Tan Coonhound mix who displayed severe fear and food aggression. This experience spurred Rachael to deeply understand dog behavior, aggression, and effective training methodologies. Through intensive study and practical application, Rachael not only transformed Lanora into a well-behaved companion—earning numerous obedience awards and demonstrating remarkable gentleness—but also discovered her true calling in dog behavior modification and training.

About Behav-N-Dogs Seasoned Pet Professional

Rachael Haddan

Behav-N-Dogs Executive Director and Founder

Behav-N-Dogs Pet Services is led by Rachael Haddan, a seasoned and certified professional dog trainer dedicated to strengthening the bond between owners and their beloved pets. Rachael's approach centers on utilizing evidence-based training methods and positive reinforcement techniques, creating a fun and rewarding learning environment for both dogs and their owners.

With over 15 years of experience in dog training and behavior rehabilitation, and 12 years coaching dog owners, Rachael is passionate about helping you understand and overcome your dog's behavioral challenges. She has successfully guided hundreds of owners in training basic manners, advanced skills, and in resolving complex behavior issues, including coaching individuals with disabilities to train their own service dogs.

Rachael holds a Dog Trainer and Dog Training Instructor certification with honors from Penn Foster (2013) and is committed to ongoing professional development as an active member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Beyond training, Behav-N-Dogs also offers compassionate pet sitting and reliable dog walking services.

Community Involvement

Beyond providing professional pet care services, Rachael is deeply committed to her community. For many years, she has dedicated her time to the 4-H Mighty Dogs Club and Pups and Hounds Club, extracurricular programs of Colorado State University for youth aged 8-18. In this role, Rachael mentors young dog owners in essential skills such as training, showing, and general care for their canine companions. Furthermore, she volunteers at the local rescue organization, Paws For Life, where she trains and walks shelter dogs, directly contributing to their journey to finding permanent, loving homes.