Alexandra Malone

The Yin Yang Dog is a Houston-based canine behavior consultancy founded by Dr. Alexandra Malone, a seasoned animal behaviorist and coaching psychologist. With over two decades of experience in the animal industry, Alexandra offers specialized services to help dogs and their guardians navigate behavioral challenges and enhance their relationship.

The Yin Yang Dog provides tailored behavior consultations and coaching for dogs of all ages. Alexandra's extensive education in human psychology, including doctoral work in health psychology and graduate-level studies on human-animal interactions, equips her with a unique perspective on the human-canine bond. This interdisciplinary approach allows for a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of behavioral issues, leading to more effective and compassionate solutions.

The Yin Yang Dog addresses a variety of behavioral cases, including:
- Separation Anxiety and Isolation Distress: Specialized programs to help dogs cope with being alone, aiming to restore balance and peace in the household.
- Puppy Behavior and Socialization: Guidance for new puppy owners to foster healthy development and prevent future behavioral issues.
- General Behavior Challenges: Support for issues such as excessive barking, leash reactivity, and other common concerns, with a focus on understanding the root causes.
- Cases referred from the local veterinary behaviorist that include aggressive behavior towards strangers, reactivity towards other animals in and out of the home, anxiety, fear, and resource guarding.

Services are available both locally in the Houston area and remotely, ensuring accessibility for clients regardless of location.