Behaviour
If early warning signs are not recognized dogs can easily develop significant behaviour problems such as:
- aggression towards people
- aggression towards other dogs
- genuine fear at being left alone
- guarding food, toys or other items
- disruptive and destructive behaviours at home
These situations require individual assesment and very specific training advice rather than a class situation and will include:
- a minimum 2 hour consultation with the family
- assessment of the whole relationship with the dog and his daily routine,diet etc.
- detailed history of the problem and what triggers it
- practical work to demonstrate techniques that will be needed
- provision of a progressive remedial training programme
- ongoing support via telephone and email
- follow up appointment when appropriate to assess progress
All methods used will be constructive and positive to change the dog’s response both physically and emotionally to the things that trigger the problem behaviour. Quick fixes (using punishments such as choke chains, rattle cans and physical corrections) which suppress the problem short term but do not address the situation long term are unethical and would never be considered. The situation hasn’t been changed and the problem will emerge again worse than before in many cases.
How to Book an Appointment
Please contact Wendy to outline the situation so she can decide whether a home visit or work at her home training facilities would be most appropriate. To comply with the professional ethics of the UKRCB and eliminate the not uncommon possibility of a physical problem contributing to the behaviour, consultations are only done on veterinary referral. The form can be downloaded and needs to be with Wendy before the appointment date.
Consultations at Normanton on Trent are £70 and include the first 4 weeks email / phone support and follow up.
Consultations at client’s home will be quoted depending on location and travel time and will also include the first 4 weeks email and telephone follow up.