Be sure we have your contact information filled out on our contact page, as well as taken advantage of our free behavioral quiz! From there, we will contact you to set up a free 15 minute consultation by phone. If you would like to be proactive, simply message or call us at (214) 814-0826

Intake sessions last up to one hour. At that time, Dr. Mandy will conduct a series of thorough assessments. A treatment plan will be made. This will include an outline of your pet's concerns and develop a course of action! Sessions are holistic and may address nutrition, hormones/pheromones, supplements, behavioral medication, and/or intervention steps.

We uphold a rigorous standard for ethical and humane treatment of all animals. During our care, your pet is checked multiple times throughout the day for wellness, behavioral balance, and overall happiness! We do NOT approve of using shock collars, or severe verbal/physical reprimanding. We believe there are more effective ways to communicate with your pet! Let us teach you The Gentle Ways!

You will be given a link to The Gentle Way's Member's Only calendar that will service your area after your intake. From there, you will be in control of scheduling or canceling your appointments. Please note, that there is a "no show" fee if no prior contact has been made and the appointment is broken. This will result in a session being deducted from your program.

Of course, being individuals, pets all respond differently and at different rates according to past experiences, genetics, environment, and other factors. Typically, clients see results as soon as the first session or by day 2 of the board and train option!

We are an IRS and Guidestar verified non-profit. Our full disclosure is listed below in "financials." Please note we DBA as "The Gentle Ways" under the non-profit Meyk K9.

Our top causes have been and always will be to help end euthanasia and provide medical care, and housing for our community's animals. Your donations contribute to these causes! Additionally, donations may be used to fund operating costs associated with these activities.

Dr. Mandy Meyk is a highly accomplished mental health professional with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about helping both human and dog patients achieve optimal health and wellness. She has studied and/or graduated from Harvard Medical Center, the University Di Torino (Italy), the University of Arkansas, and Liberty University. Dr. Meyk holds Bachelor degrees in Microbiology (Animal Sciences) and Clinical Psychology, a Master's Degree as a Licensed Practicing Counselor, and a Psyc.D. (intern) in Mental Health Clinic (non-profit emphasis) Development. She is certified by TAAB (Texas Association of Animal Behavior) and The CCS (Calm Canine Society). She is also an upstanding member of Chi Sigma Iota honor society for mental health providers. Her credentials hang on the wall. Please note, she is *not* a veterinarian. The Gentle Ways partners with your veterinarian or our practitioners to provide medical care or medication as needed. Her goal is to focus specifically on behavioral needs, case studies, and community outreach.

Anyone with a gentle and kind heart for animals! Our volunteers are warmly welcomed and trained to meet care and quality standards of The Gentle Ways. This includes a background check and random drug screening for adults over the age of 18.

If you have more questions not listed here, please do not hesitate to email: DrMandy@thegentleways.org