Lily Hargis, KPA-CTP, CSAT
Behavior Therapist
Special Interests:
Understanding and treating Separation Anxiety
Bridging the gap between pet parents and pet professionals
Breaking complex skills down into manageable steps to promote learning
Their Pets:
Milo - Lab/Aussie mix
Lily Hargis is a skilled and compassionate behavior consultant who helps dogs experiencing fear, reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. They believe that progress blossoms when both dogs and their humans feel genuinely supported, and they approach every case with empathy, creativity, and teamwork at the core.
Lily holds a BFA from Boston University and has a strong background in communication and relationship-focused care, including teaching bedside manner and empathy skills to VCU medical students. She completed an apprenticeship with aggression specialist Gabrielle Johnson and has designed behavior education programs for pet professionals caring for complex dogs. Additionally, she has introduced Fear Free® techniques to grooming teams across Richmond and continues to deepen her expertise as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), a Research Bites member, and a FluentPet course instructor.
Particularly passionate about supporting families facing separation anxiety, Lily understands the emotional weight this challenge can bring. They love helping guardians feel confident advocating for their dogs and celebrates every meaningful step forward—no matter how small.
