I am an animal behavior expert who provides services to pet owners and dog professionals, as well as mediators and lawyers, to ensure the pet's wellbeing is prioritized in custody negotiations. We work together to give the pet its voice in any given situation. 

 As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, and accredited Family Mediator, I bring more than 25 years of experience and passion into my work in pet custody mediation, behavioral consultations, training courses.

Behavioral Consultations

Online consultations for all breeds and ages of dogs who have challenging behavior issues, such as: separation anxiety, aggressive behavior, settling a new pup or rescue, and more.

Pet Custody Mediation

Navigating pet custody during a divorce or separation can be a complex and nuanced process. Set up a free appointment with Karis to discuss the best ways to ensure your pet's wellbeing is prioritized.

Pet Custody Courses

Unique pet custody courses designed for divorce and dog professionals. These online courses are taught live by Karis and provide a wealth of practical tools for navigating the challenges of pet custody.

  • Dari DeSousa, PHR. California

    The Pet Mediation training course was so informative. Karis brought decades of knowledge to the course and presented it in a logical understandable manner. She gave us factual information, talked us through case studies and provided her “pre-mediation questionnaire” which was absolute gold….Karis is a delightful presenter, highly engaging and so knowledgeable!

  • Steve, UK

    “Karis is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the field of pet custody. She is highly approachable, very perceptive, and her warm smile and positive outlook can help diffuse the most difficult of situations.”

  • Debra, Australia

    “Karis is the BEST pet custody specialist you could ever hope to work with if you have pets and are getting divorced."

  • Sue, South Africa

    “Our neighbors recommended Karis and it was with great relief that I encountered her warm, reassuring, non judgmental and highly skilled approach.”

  • Arabella, Australia

    “I am a Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in Australia. I recently completed Karis' Pet Custody Course and I could not recommend it more highly.”

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