DOG BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS
I do consultations, at your own home, in the MELKSHAM, CORSHAM and CHIPPENHAM areas of Wiltshire (and other areas upon request).
These can last for 2-3 hours as I will need to ask you - and your family - quite a bit about the issues
you are experiencing with your dog. We will probably also need to go for a walk!
Resource guarding
Resource guarding - with the fear/reality of biting - is one of the most serious issues that a behaviourist will be asked to address. A safety protocol may be required.
Probably, here, we will be checking the balance of the dog/owner relationship, and concentrating more on training and confirming rules/boundaries. We will examine whether the dog's needs are being met and focus on the owner being in command of the walk/food/toys and the front door!
The image above is by: id-work
Dog-dog aggression
Dog-to dog aggression is one of the most commonly- encountered dog behaviour issues. It may have occurred if the dog did not have enough opportunity to socialise with other dogs as a puppy. Avoidance of other dogs is not the answer, but it's a delicate process and a behaviourist is likely to be able to help you. The image above is by: Vasja Koman.
Separation anxiety
This is a complex subject and requires discussion. It will definitely help to make your hellos/goodbyes to your dog as low key as possible. Rein back on the emotion. Buy a baby gate and practise short, 10-second, separations (door open at first) and increasing as tolerated. The image above is by: ALEUTIE.
Excessive barking
We will need to look at why your dog is barking, or howling, and when s/he does it? Are you inside the house, out of the house (or both). Is s/he getting over-excited, too often do you think? Do you feel s/he is getting enough exercise? Never shout back. Your dog may get noisier! The image above is by: MACROVECTOR.