INDIVIDUAL/TAILORED TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

ONE-TO-ONE SPECIFIC ISSUE TRAINING

Each dog and family is unique and even though some behaviour actions are common amongst dogs, it is the individuality of the environment that the dog is living in that makes any issue personal.

For specific general obedience issues a half hour lesson may be all that you need; a specific issue includes any of the following but you may have something else that you are wanting to get on top of so please contact me to discuss:

• Walking on a loose lead
• Teaching the dog to sit
• Teaching the dog to lay down
• Teaching good manners in greeting (both dogs and people)
• Coming when called
• Not chasing bicycles or joggers
• House training
• Good house manners
• Calming over-excitement
• Overcoming some fear issues - if fear is extreme then a behaviour consultation may be necessary
• Learning to leave things alone
• Calming over-vocalisation/barking
• Retrieving

For anything else a behavioural consultation may be required - please contact me to discuss.

Most of the training can happen at either your place or mine but it does depend on what the issue is that you want resolved; so it might be easier for me to come to your home to witness your dog in their normal daily routine and circumstances. It may be that once you've had a one to one training lesson that you feel more comfortable joining a class or you can continue with more individual lessons or you might feel that you have gained enough knowledge in the one session - whatever you want to do it is your choice.

I offer honest, caring and practical solutions that you will find easy to implement, and look to cater any changes that may be required to cause as minimal disruption to your lifestyle, while being of the most benefit to you and your dog.

I can offer advice and training for the shyest of dogs through to those who have lots of confidence and attitude including aggression issues.

If a behavioural consultation is required I will give you a detailed report with recommendations on future handling and training and I also offer a follow-up service via email or phone.

BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS

Sometimes your dog's behaviour gets to a point where they are no longer a delight to live with and where they need constant management and attention. If this is the case then a behavioural consultation is probably the best solution for you, your family and your dog.

The consultation process lasts for at least two hours but may need to be followed up by further 1/2 hour training sessions but this will be at your discretion as it will be only you who will know when you are comfortable with where your dog's behaviour and your management (if still necessary).

Some of the areas covered under behavioural consultations include but are not limited to:

• Separation Anxiety
• Aggression towards other dogs
• Aggression towards humans
• Resource guarding (toys; food; places)

The above behaviours are only an example of what a behavioural consultation may focus on and some of the consultation may include items from the general issues list; but the above behaviours often require a lot more attention; analysis and rehabilitation which is why I have separated them out from the general behaviours list.

As I am a full member of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association your consultation could be covered by your Pet Insurer, please check with them beforehand.

Please feel free to discuss any training options that you have.

If you are interested in any one-to-one training, please contact us on 0784 222 4513, or email me by clicking here.

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