Various behaviours we can work with
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Leash Pulling
You will appreciate it if your daily walks make your shoulders hurt and you don’t need go to the gym — your biceps are strong enough from holding the leash when your dog pulls.
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Hunting
Maybe you found it funny when your dog first time jumped towards the pigeons but now you avoid every city park because your dog hunts everything: from cyclists to falling leaves?
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Recall
The recall works perfect but not when… other dogs are around? Or not when you see a cat? Or when you walk in the forest? How many more excuses can we think of?
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Barking at other dogs
“But he just wants to play!” or “He just feels insecure!”. Whatever you are used to saying to other dog owners, you should know: your dog may learn to behave differently.
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Separation anxiety
Taking your dog everywhere with you is awesome! Unless you do it because you can’t leave them home alone…
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Aggressive behaviours
Your dog hates one of your neighbours? Or have they snapped at a kid who was running by? Trust me, you won’t need to walk at 5 am. for the rest of your life, your dog can learn controlling their emotions.
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Picking up food
You don’t need a vacuum cleaner because you already have one that is fluffy and walks on four legs? Jokes aside, stealing food can be dangerous. And it can be managed.
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Barking in the garden
When was the last time you did let your dog run freely in the garden without worrying about your neighbours being barked at?
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Attacking guests
Do you always need to meet your guests outside of the house because otherwise your dog may overreact? We can help you get your social life back.
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Chilling in a cafe
Sometimes I say that my specialisation is in teaching dogs to sleep in restaurants. Yes, also when waiters come close to take your order.
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Overcoming Fear
Regardless of what caused insecurity, we can help your dog to become more relaxed. Your dog can learn that this world is not so scary, people are generally friendly and dogs are not a threat.
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You name it...
I will help you find harmony in living with your dog. You set the goals — my job is in guiding you further.
Training Program Draft example
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Communication essentials: body language
Learning theory: understanding how dogs learn
Feedback techniques
Boundaries: consistency, rules
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Understanding distraction levels
Getting dog’s attention
Management in difficult situations
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Recall introduction
Learning to relax
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Leveling up recall with distractions
Activities that help to relax and slow your dog down
Concentration exercises
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Promoting following the owner playfully
Introduction to the "Heel" command
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Integrating learned skills with increased distractions
Introducing "No" / "Leave It"
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Establishing play rules & boundaries
“Drop It” during playing
Understanding play styles
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Controlled exposure to new people, animals, & environments
Relaxation techniques
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Identifying triggers & understanding anxiety
Management strategies for alone time
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Identifying behavioral triggers
Ongoing training strategies
Setting new goals & adjusting your training plan
Please note that our real plan may (and most probably will) differ from this depending on your individual challenges and needs. This is just an example of how it may look like.
