“Although Dr Radosta has very good scholastic credentials, it was her love of the animals that attracted us to her.  We could tell she truly cared about the well-being of our dogs at our first meeting. Her observations and constructive criticism have helped us to re-integrate our K9 family.

Before we found Dr. Radosta, we were frustrated by the aggressive behavior of our young male Doberman toward his sire.   We had read all the trendy books on dog training.  We had tried just about every technique these books suggested but the problems between the two dogs continued and became even worse. We couldn't even have the two males in the same room together.  We just wanted to be able to live in peace in our own home without the stress of waiting for the next attack to occur.

After many months of working with us, Dr. Radosta taught us how to relate to the dogs. She showed us how they were communicating with each other.  We learned their body language. We learned that the young male responds inappropriately to  other dogs and how to re-direct his aggressive tendencies.  Both dogs are able to co-exist now. Although they will probably never be able to be together without our supervision, life is a lot easier for us since we no longer have to keep them in separate rooms all the time.

If you love your pet enough to change your own behavior,  if you make training your animal a top priority,

if you remain consistent in your training routine, Dr Radosta will help you get the results you are looking for.”

                                                                                                                                                                   Rick and Marian M.

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I adopted Teddy when he was about a year old.  Soon after I adopted him, I noticed that he would become very reactive around strangers (barking, growling, lunging, etc.).  We went through some basic obedience training, but over time his reactivity began to intensify and he started becoming very aggressive with other dogs (and he had played great with all other dogs when I first got him).  The trainers at Very Important Paws recommended I contact a veterinary behaviorist and I found Dr. Radosta online.

Dr. Radosta diagnosed Teddy as having fear-based reactivity and recommended a number of training exercises to help me have better control over Teddy and also help counter condition Teddy to be less fearful around certain stimuli.  Although the training really helped me control Teddy better, he was still becoming highly aroused to the same stimuli so Dr. Radosta recommended we try a medication to help Teddy.

Between the training and medication, Teddy has improved dramatically.  We can walk past people without Teddy reacting and Teddy doesn’t bark and growl at people in the elevator in our building anymore.  We have had 2 appointments with Dr. Radosta and participated in one of her 6-week reactive dog classes and I am very pleased with the progress Teddy has made.”

                                                                                                                                                    Teddy and Danny

“I truly believe that Dr. Radosta saved my dog's life.  

At the time that I consulted her, Vinnie was a two year old puppy (a Doberman) who was sweet, funny, lovable and beautiful.  However, he had bitten me on three separate occassions.  He's the fifth Doberman I've owned and this had never happened before.  Most curious was the fact that he was in no way an aggressive dog and each time he bit me, it almost seemed to

happen without his knowing it,  and he would runoff to another room and sit in a corner shaking. When it happened for a third time. I was devastated, felt betrayed and feared I'd have to give him away (but to whom after he had bitten me) or worse --  would have to put him down -- unthinkable.  

My vet told me about Dr. R. and the kind of work she did.  I myself am a psychoanalyst and the thought of going to her was both fascinating and gave me with hope. I was impressed by the detailed and very long questionnaire I had to fill out before seeing her and further impressed by how apparent it was that she had read and integrated all that I had written into her thinking -- even before seeing the dog.  Vinnie, Dr. R. an assiant and I spend two and a

helf hours together, during which time she observed Vinnie and thought out loud about what she was observing.  She modified her thinking several times as she gathered more data and finally indicated that he was essentially a dog who became hyper-reactive when over stimulated and  not given enough personal space.  While my interaction with him had been fine with my previous four dogs, it was wrong for Vinnie.   She gave me a long list of reccomendations, two books and a video.  In the past year, I've carried out all of the recommendations (which were challenging to me) but hae been rewarded with a calm dog whom everyone loves.  While Dr. R. told me that he would never become cuddly (that was OK with me as long as I could keep him) he surprisingly has become like velcroe with most people.  At least once a day, I look at him, alive and in my house and I silently thank Dr. Radosta for making it possible for me to keep the best dog I've ever had.”

                                                                                                                                                                        Penny M. Freedman, PhD

                                                                                                                                                                        Miami FL

“Before I met Dr. Radosta, I was truly at a wits end… My dog turned aggressive and I didn’t know what to do.  My vet recommended Dr. Radosta. With explicit detailed information provided via a questionnaire, visits with Dr. Radosta, staying in close touch and follow-ups, my dog began to improve.  Each consultation things kept improving and the iclick concept is an excellent tool to use.   After a few months my dog still needed further help and Dr. Radosta was there for me and my loving little guy.    She knew exactly what the next step was for him. I wasn’t aware animals could be treated with medication for behavioral issues.  Dr. Radosta not only helped my dog, I have learned a great deal throughout this process and she is always there for support and guidance.  I am so thankful to Dr. Radosta and all her help.   Without her excellent expertise and caring for animals I just don’t know what I would have done.  I am enjoying my little guy and he is enjoying his life.

My sincere thanks to Dr. Radosta.”               

                                                                                                                                                                        Boo Boo and Ellen

“I have referred numerous clients from my busy dog training business to Dr. Radosta.  Without exception, they have raved about her strategy for handling their aggressive or fear-filled pooch.  Dr. Radosta has an easiness about her that infuses both pet and pet owner with the confidence they need to succeed.  Her ability to reach even the most troubled canine student is nothing short of miraculous.  She consistently shows me that both dogs and owners are exceedingly receptive and responsive to her instruction.  Whether you’re a professional or a pet owner, Dr. Radosta is one resource you should keep in your rolodex.”

                                                                                                                                                                 Angel Wasserman

                                                                                                                                                                 Paws in Training, Inc.

“Please, help us, we can’t go on like this anymore!”  I believe that summarizes our initial panic call to Doctor Radosta.  Our family rescued a troubled dog who was suffering from just about every anxiety and aggression you could imagine and her fear of thunderstorms repeatedly left her and our home physically scarred.  We were on the brink of giving up ourselves when we received a life-line from our vet.  ‘Go see Doctor Radosta’ he said.  “If anyone can reach this dog, it’s going to be her” he advised.  We were skeptical...for about 2  seconds!  Her work with our dog was life altering for our entire family.  She gave us the tools we needed to bring our dog out of her fear-based world and into a world where wonderful things were waiting for her.  The process was long and hard for such a troubled pooch but she started to respond almost instantaneously to Doctor Radosta and her techniques.  Our dog is completely different today.  She is relaxed, happy, trustful of others and her aggression went out the door with her fears.  Our vet was right, Doctor Radosta is a miracle worker!”

                                                                                                                                                            Howard and Marie Toter

“Upon the recommendation of our vet I took our dog, Jack,  to see Dr. Radosta.  Jack has storm phobia and

it was heartbreaking to see him so petrified every storm and watch him get progressively worse.  I am happy to say that with Dr. Radosta’s help Jack has improved dramatically with storms and is making progress with his noise fear and fear related aggression.   I know because of his generalized anxiety he will probably always be a work in progress but I am confident that under Dr. Radosta’s care we can overcome his problems to keep him a happy and well adjusted dog.”

                                                                                                                                        Lyn Howell

“I have been through Dr Radosta's Reactive Dog Class with each of my dogs as well as private consultations with

my two miniature poodles. Even though they are well trained and compete in AKC competition obedience, I had some  difficult problems with them. It got to the point that my husband wanted to either put Zippy to sleep or place him (which was not an option with his temperament and age). Her reactive dog classes were amazing.  Watching how all the dogs progressed from week to week was wonderful. She gave me tools to use for managing their reactive issues. The exercises were very simple  to learn and use. Both of my dogs responded very well. When I had additional problems I met with her privately and again she gave me some helpful tools as well as medicine to manage Zippy. he is so improved and now my husband has  even  commented " What a nice dog Zippy is" thank you so much Dr Radosta for caring and helping us.”

                                                                                                                                                     Kathie Kryla, Jinx and Zippy

                                                                                                                                                            Palm City , FL

“I called Dr. Radosta hoping that she would be able to get to the root cause of my male cat's urinating in my house.  Dr. Radosta came out to my house and after a few hours of getting acquainted with my cat and his  surroundings, she produced a course of treatment from which I learned a lot about feline behavior and I am thrilled to say that my kitty no longer urinates outside the litterbox and is a much happier cat.  He does have an occasional mishap (maybe once every five or six months or so) but for the most part, I am completely satisfied with how Dr. Radosta helped us all.  I know many cats (specially male) are put down because of urinating problems and I feel great that I was able to help my cat instead of putting him to sleep.” 

                                                                                                                                    Nubby and Laura

”Because of the success we had with Jack [dog, see below] I also took our cat, Oliver, to see Dr. Radosta as he had begun eliminating outside the litter box.  We followed her suggestions and that problem was immediately resolved.   Following her other suggestions has also improved Oliver’s life, which in turn has made our household a much happier one. 

We are so grateful to Dr. Radosta for all of her help.  Not only is she extremely good at what she does, but it’s also clearly evident how much she cares - She stays in touch, follows up, answers every and any question and never makes you feel like you are an imposition.  We really appreciate everything she has done for us.”

                                                                                                                                Lyn Howell

“Thanks so much for all your wisdom, time and energy---you’ve given us a great cat!!”

                                                                                                                    Muffin and Sara

“We were at wit’s end…and so was our vet.  What was a quirky puppy became a stressed, neurotic dog to the point we did not know where to turn.  We even got a consultation from the behavior division of a major veterinary university.  We tried everything they recommended with only minimal improvement.  Dr. Radosta was our last hope.  She came to our house and spent a couple hours with the entire family.  I can’t imagine how much time she had already spent reviewing our dog’s medical records and the extensive questionnaire.  She made recommendations, gave practical demonstrations, and emailed us her consultation so that we had it for review.  She kept in close email touch with us so she could taper our dog’s treatment plan according to his responses.  Our dog fell in love with her and we saw results almost immediately.  Whenever he had a back slide or a new problem, she was never discouraged and always had new ideas for us.  And it worked!!!  We are enjoying our dog and he is enjoying life.  I can’t recommend her highly enough.  As a pediatrician I found it hysterical when she said that managing her toddler's behavior has a lot in common with managing animal behavior!”

                                                                                                                                    Rocky and Melissa

“My dog Jake is the sweetest dog I have ever owned.  That is as long as he was in our house, with his familiar family.  When he was placed in an unfamiliar situation, such as the veterinarian's office or on a walk passing by strange dogs or people, then he became a completely different dog.  He showed signs of aggression to the point that I was unable to even walk him in my own neighborhood without complications.  After working with Dr. Radosta and working within her reactive dog class, Jake is not only a better behaved dog, but he is a happier dog.  Dr. Radosta saw that Jake was stressed by these unfamiliar stressors and found ways that we could work with him effectively to minimize his stress and outbursts.  I can walk him throughout the neighborhood now and even took him to the veterinarian the other day without any problems.  Dr. Radosta knows animals, she obviously is well educated, trained, and has a soft spot in her heart for them; but most importantly, she knows how to work with the animal and their owner to get the best result for them both.  Thank you Dr. Radosta for making both Jake and my life much happier!”

                                                                                                                                        Emily Camillo

“Thank you so much for your candor with me and your sensitivity with my daughter and you explained your findings and your recommendations. We have referred back several times to your ‘impersonation” of a Sheltie meeting someone at the door!”
                                                                                                                                        Maggie and Stacie

“Thanks so much for all the help you have given us this year. Things are going really well so far this season.”

                                                                                                                                        Diana and Lucy

“My precious little boxer girl Chrissy "Pants" has been a patient of Dr. Radosta's since January of 2008.  Over the period of time since then, our lives have changed significantly for the better.  Not only did Dr. Radosta give us medication to alleviate symptoms, but she gave us training advice and helpful hints as well as a true shoulder when we needed her.  "Pants" suffers from compulsive/aggressive disorder, and focuses her fury on our oldest boxer, Rosie, which has made our lives very difficult.  Dr. Radosta has given us many alternatives and ways to take the control back in our home, not just one solution, which has been the true difference for us. We have felt much more in control with Dr. Radosta leading us through this time in our lives with her vast knowledge, expert advice, and most importantly, her unending compassion. 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Dr. Radosta for all you do and all of your support!!”

                                                                                                                                Ken and Caroline

                                                                                                                                Proud parents of "Pants"

                                                                                                                                3-year-old Boxer

“I was referred to Dr. Radosta by my vet when my dog Stanley's anxiety had reached an all-time high. Stanley was unable to be crated in my absence as he would bite the cage and break his teeth or paw at the crate until his foot pads were bloodied. He shook uncontrollably whenever we got in the car or he had a grooming or vet appointment. He sat at my front door all day and barked at passing dogs. When on leash, he "snapped" when another dog approached. He was earning a reputation in the neighborhood as a "mean dog". I was truly desperate when I called Dr. Radosta for a consultation.  She evaluated Stanley and gave me a detailed plan including behavioral modification and medication.  I learned that many of Stanley's behaviors were attributable to my own actions and that I was, in essence, reinforcing his bad behaviors. After nine months of working with Dr. Radosta, Stanley is not perfect, but as a proud "Dog Mom" I can say he IS getting there. My regular vet could not believe Stanley was the same dog when we came in for his latest exam. Stanley rested on the floor and was not nervous. He was relaxed despite receiving vaccines in a room separated from me.  He no longer "freaks out" when I leave and his on-leash reactivity to other dogs is greatly reduced. I feel like I can walk him and not be completely humiliated by his outbursts since I am generally in control of him and can see when he is becoming uncomfortable. I  can truly say I have a happier dog and a much improved relationship with him because of Dr. Radosta and her amazing clinical and behavioral experience.”

                                                                                                                        Stanley and Elizabeth Neuhoff

We called Dr. Radosta after being referred by our primary vet. Our boy cat had recently passed away and we had decided to adopt a kitten, Teddy, as a playmate for our female cat, Nala. Nala was always a fearful and skiddish cat, but after both the death of Orion and the presence of the new kitten in the household, her behavior became worse and she began showing aggression towards the new kitten and to us. We were immediately pleased with Dr. Rodosta’s knowledge and patience and with her ongoing help, the situation has improved. She is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, and really strived to understand the background of the animal(s) and owner(s). With her assistance and suggestions we were able to make changes to the living environment and better enrich the lives of our pets, and they are now on their way to being able to live peacefully together. We highly recommend Dr. Radosta to anyone looking for a veterinarian behaviorist.

                                                                                                                                                            Nala

“I adopted Hazel, a German Shepherd mix, when she was 8 weeks old from a local shelter.  Hazel was a little shy at first.  As time passed, Hazel started showing signs of aggression toward strangers and other dogs for what seemed to be no reason.  I thought I was an experienced dog owner and could fix the problem myself with love and obedience classes but nothing was working.  Unfortunately the problem got worse and my wonderful, loving puppy became Cujo.  I felt like I had failed my dog. 

It’s not easy to live with a dog that has serious behavior problems so, by the time I met Dr. Radosta, I was emotionally drained but not willing to give up on the dog I loved.  Dr Radosta quickly recognized that Hazel was not a bad dog and I was not a bad owner.  Hazel was diagnosed as a very fearful dog exhibiting fear-based aggression. Dr Radosta helped me understand why Hazel was behaving the way she was and guided us through every step of the treatment process of changing Hazel’s behavior.  I enjoyed working with Dr Radosta because she always explained what was going on.  She also had a talent for developing realistic ways to help my dog which were not only based on scientific knowledge but also practical for me to do.

I am so grateful to Dr Radosta for showing me how to help my dog, Hazel.  The support and practical guidance and insight we got from Dr. Radosta helped me build a strong bond with Hazel.  Hazel is now 7 years old and doing extremely well.”

                                                                                                                                                                                Carol and Hazel