Coaching Services
Coaching you and your pets to live together harmoniously. Specializing in Cat behavior & Cat/Dog relationships.
Initial Evaluations provided for all new clients
$75/30 mins. Start Here! For all species and behavior problems- begin with an evaluation & learn more about my training methods including management strategies to get you started.
With so much misinformation floating around the internet, it's hard to know who to trust or which training style is best for your pets. Rest assured that you will be given personalized, evidence-based training advice by a certified training consultant. I review your pet's history and your goals before recommending training plans.
Online Video Coaching
$125-$200/60 mins. per session. After your initial evaluation, your training sessions & written behavior plans begin here. I provide live coaching during our training sessions and give feedback & guidance.
Virtual coaching sessions work well for management solution suggestions, coaching for fearful pets, or any pet parent looking for detailed training plans. Book 3 sessions and receive 50% off the 4th online session!
Cooperative Care & Grooming
$125/60 mins. Can't trim your cat's nails? Does your puppy pull away when brushed? Need to begin medicating and worried they will be hiding under the bed at pill time? I've got solutions!
If your pet is wise to the pill in the peanut butter, cooperative care sessions are for you. Work with your pet to establish trust and reduce stress during handling, grooming, veterinary care, & restraint. Let's come up with a training plan together that works for you and your pets. This is more than just "distract & feed". Whether it's injections, pills, or nail trims, I'll help reduce stress for you and your pet.
15% Off All Items
Holiday Break Dec. 14-Jan.11
Multi-pet household Troubles?
$175-$200/hr. Punishment-free approach to conflict issues
Whether you are introducing new pets or need guidance with new or ongoing behavior issues, I can help bring harmony to your household. Specializing in dog/cat & cat/cat relationships.
Cat thinking outside the box?
$125 /60 min. Troubleshooting and solutions provided!
After ruling out medical needs with your veterinarian, I can provide scientific based management and behavior solutions to solve unusual elimination habits. I recommend Covina Animal Hospital & Modern Pet veterinary practices.
Cat Harness Training
$55 per 1/2hr. session. Equipment recommendations & step by step coaching.
I am passionate about cat training. Find out how fun clicker training can be for you and your cat. Let's see if leash training is appropriate for your adventure cat for free! Submit an online questionnaire and I will evaluate it to find out if harness training is right for you and your fantastic feline! Other fun trick training is available for this low price of $55 per 1/2 hour.
Roach the Pet Coach
Rochelle M Guardado Certified Cat behavior Consultant/ Certified Professional Dog Trainer
​I provide help to pet guardians who need advice and training for their dogs or cats. With Over 25 years experience in pet training, I believe in using methods that do not intimidate, frighten, or coerce you or your pet. My approach is to consider both the pet's & human's needs. I am committed to utilize the least inhibitive, functionally effective training approaches for all.
About Me
Committed to continuing education.
I learned to train my own pets in the 1980's. In 1999, I began my professional career in pet care & dog training and have been learning continuously ever since. Sadly, the pet training industry is an unregulated one which means anyone can call themselves a trainer or a "pet psychologist" without any education or experience. I am a certified pet consultant with experience, certifications, and am passionate about continuing education. As one of the few certified cat behavior consultants in the country, my specialty is helping caregivers who are struggling with multi-species behavior issues with a focus on felines. I am the Animal Training Manager at Pasadena Humane and have over two decades experience educating people about their puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats. My passion is to promote evidence based pet knowledge and to debunk persistent pet training myths that may harm the relationship between you and your pets. If are looking for a deeper understanding of how your pet thinks and why the behave, you've come to the right place.
Submit Request for Coaching.
Submit request for an initial online consult. New Clients: I am accepting limited bookings for initial consultations. . In-person consultations are limited to current clients that have signed up for more than 3 virtual consults and who live within my service area. Sorry, I cannot dispense behavior advice via email. All entries on the behavior profile forms will be evaluated after bookings (except for harness training profile which is evaluated for free). For behavior guidance and recommendations, please visit my blog or check out the behavior resources page on PasadenaHumane.org. Check back for more blog topics soon!
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Behavior Profile Forms
Tell me about your training goals with your pets.
Ready to book with me? Once you've selected an initial consultation date, use forms below to submit your dog, puppy, cat, or kitten's behavioral information after submitting request for consultation. Behavior Profile Forms are for paid & confirmed clients. Sorry, I cannot give you behavior advice via email and all information about your pets will be collected via profile forms, If you would like me to follow up with you, please request an initial consultation by filling out info above or by emailing: roachthepetcoach@gmail.com