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Canine Behaviour and Training

Behaviour Overview

Sessions are private 1-2-1 in your home for most issues. I will gather as much information as possible and evaluate the situation to establish the most efficient way to help your family and dog. All rehabilitation programs are non-standardised and completely bespoke ensuring you get the best advice for your own particular needs.

Prices: Normal Session = £99 for the first session, £50 for further sessions if required plus travel if necessary. (Full and half days available at extra cost) 10% discount for families on benefits or Rescued dogs, proof required.

Training Overview

Should you feel your dog or puppy would benefit from a personal trainer without the distractions and stress of classes or in addition to them for extra- curricular knowledge then this is ideal for you! Training programmes are bespoke and non-standardised, I prefer to adapt what I teach to suit your own particular needs for your puppy or dog. Training can be at your home or mine depending upon what we agree is best for your own situation.

Prices: Normal session = £50 for the first session, £25 for further sessions if required plus travel if necessary. (Full and half days available at extra cost) 10% discount for families on benefits or Rescued dogs, proof required.

Behaviours and Training

Common Problems Experienced by Dog Owners:

	Pulling on the lead
	Antisocial behaviour (with dogs, humans, pets, children etc)
	Noise phobias (e.g. thunder, fireworks, gunshots, doorbells etc)
	Inappropriate sexual behaviour
	Dislike of vets
	Dislike of travel
	Lack of reliable recall
	Jumping up
	Excitement at the door
	Separation Anxiety Complex
	Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (e.g. tail chasing, light chasing, shadow chasing, self mutilation, excessive licking/barking/spinning/chewing)
	House soiling and poor toilet training
	Nipping and Mouthing
	Resource Guarding
	Prey Drive Behaviour (e.g. chasing bikes, joggers, cars, pushchairs, sheep)
	Selective Hearing
	Counter Surfing and so on

To find out more about the most common issues listed above simply click on a heading below -

Aggression: This behaviour is often misinterpreted and diagnosed and it’s too easy to label a dog as “aggressive” when it is actually misunderstood.

This behaviour is often misinterpreted and diagnosed and it’s too easy to label a dog as “aggressive” when it is actually misunderstood. Aggression in its true form is thankfully rare however if you suspect your dog is aggressive please contact me for advice and help.

Dominance and Submission: Myths and Facts about Dog Dominance.

I don’t adhere to the popular concepts of Pack Leader, Dominance and Submission. Dominance has been scientifically debunked (click here for more information) it’s an outdated theory which has no bearing upon dog behaviour being borne of the term coined by human psychologists to explain human behaviour and this theory and its application to dogs has caused much conflict in families and can be dangerous if applied to the wrong dog.

Stress: Did you know that dogs can suffer from stress? Did you know it can affect them physically, mentally and emotionally too?

Did you know that dogs can suffer from stress? Did you know it can affect them physically, mentally and emotionally too? Just like us we need a small amount of stress in order to survive in certain situations and most dogs can cope with the daily stresses they feel. Some dogs however can become unbalanced for one reason or another such as inter dog fighting, illness, surgery, hormonal cycles, kennelling, abuse etc. Sometimes I need you to visit your veterinarian to have some tests done to rule out medical reasons behind behaviour. Sometimes it may be a matter of slightly altering the environment or adapting the behaviour of the family toward the dog to bring the necessary change in its stress levels and behaviour.

Sometimes, despite the best efforts of all involved, you may not end up with the “perfect dog”. I am not so arrogant to claim I know everything about dogs so if you are looking for a realistic and honest approach to your dogs behaviour modification or puppy training then contact me, let’s talk.

SUB THRESHOLD TRAINING- I specialise in the sub-threshold training which involves discovering a dogs triggers for undesirable behaviour, keeping them below their trigger level we can then modify the behaviour enough for the dog to cope with a situation it previously found stressful, over exciting or anxious. Reducing the stress levels enables learning to take place.

Canine Body Language including calming signals: Most of a dogs’ communication is via body language and they are experts in reading and receiving it.

Most of a dogs’ communication is via body language and they are experts in reading and receiving it. I can teach you how to read your dog to communicate better thereby prevent misunderstanding. Calming or peace signals are a term used to explain the chains of behaviours expressed by dogs when communicating their mood in a peaceable way or to calm down a situation etc. Dogs also communicate mood when anxious, annoyed, happy, playful, sexual, frightened etc and learning what they are trying to say is really important in preventing accidents such as bites especially with children, it’s our responsibility to explain how to behave around dogs to younger children and can help them grow into adults which respect dogs.

Residential Training: See if your dog could benefit from house training.

Not all dogs will benefit from in house training, however if I feel it would be suitable then I will discuss this with you.

Prices: £350 per week inclusive 10% discount for families on benefits or Rescued dogs, proof required.

Socialisation Techniques: Improve your dogs social skills with these fun lessons.

Sometimes I ask my own dogs for help with socialising dogs and puppies or I help families introduce situations to their dog or puppy in order to help it overcome or learn how to deal with certain issues.

Clicker Training Workshops: Would you like to know more about this positive, motivational form of dog training?

Would you like to know more about this positive, motivational form of dog training? These workshops are ideal for novices. Clicker Training has been around for quite a few years but it’s still relatively unknown among many owners and trainers. Sign up for a workshop, find out more and find yourself wanting to know more. It’s fun, easy to learn and your dog will thank you for it!

Prices: £50 per person. 10% discount for families on benefits, proof required.

Next Course 2010: Please check back soon for full details!

Boomerang Recalls Workshops: I love teaching recall and have combined some of my favourite techniques in this fun workshop.

I love teaching recall and have combined some of my favourite techniques especially for owners who would love to get a reliable recall in a true world situation. Or the Holy Grail as some of my clients call it. This is an all day workshop depending upon class diversity and weather conditions. Locations vary.

Prices: £55 per dog 10% discount for families on benefits or Rescued dogs, proof required.

Next Course 2010: Please check back soon for full details!