Behaviour Problems

 

When does a dog's behaviour become a problem?

When it becomes a problem to you or to other people.There is no need to suffer in silence and frustration until you are ready to re-home your dog! There is help out there. Problems can take many forms some of which may be the following:

Aggressive displays towards people or other dogs.

Problems with being left alone.

Fearfulness, either general or towards specific things.

House soiling.

Chasing problems i.e. bicycles, cars, skateboards etc

Self mutilation.

Destructive behaviour.

What does a behaviour consultation involve?

A behaviour consultation takes around 2 hours and covers your dog's past history, it's present management and routine, the presenting problem and why this has arisen. An holistic approach is taken, treating the underlying cause of the problem rather than just the apparent symptoms. A practical programme is put together, tailored to your specific circumstances, which you are taught how to put in place. Where appropriate, Reiki treatment can be added to the consultation, as can the use of Bach Flower Remedies. Follow up advice and support by telephone and/or e.mail is always available, as is another visit if neccessary. A report can be sent to your vet if required.

Management of the problem while re-training takes place is a major part of any consultation. In other words a way is found to not permit your dog to 'rehearse' the unwanted behaviour. The way is then clear to re-train your dog into acceptable behaviour under controllable conditions. Some problems can be sorted out relatively quickly but it must be realised that others may take many months of hard work and commitment on your part.

For an initial informal chat please feel free to telephone me on:

01932 779937