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DOGGY DILEMMA? Dog behaviour problems
can be a VERY costly business both financially and emotionally. Taking appropriate action NOW could
save YOU £££££s and help put a stop to the
stress that’s affecting you and your dog! Click here for list of services CAN YOU IMAGINE a life
doggy bliss? … Wouldn’t that be
GREAT? … Well some people are already experiencing changes
that are surprising to them!
Here’s just a sample of what they have reported back to me
… “Dear Andrea Thanks for seeing Pichon last week. He has done extremely well. I’m really surprised! He is a
much more placid dog. I
don’t know what you did to him last week but he is like a totally
different dog! Every time someone
knocked the door he behaved like a bull at a gate and was ready to jump on
them but during the last week it has not happened. So whatever it was you did - it worked! He is a much better dog! Even my husband has commented on the
difference in Pichon. I
can’t get over it! Thanks” Tracey, Daniel,
Stephen and Luke “Dear Andrea You asked for feedback within a week of seeing you
last week so I am pleased to tell you that we have seen big improvements.
Sasha hasn't urinated in the house since I emailed you last. The chewing
of furniture, curtains etc has also stopped …. Thanks
for everything!” Heidi & Geraint “Hi Andrea Thank you so much for your help last night, I felt
like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. As soon as we got home Suki headed for
the garden and barked. I went out
and put her on lead without talking to her and brought her back in and when
she was quiet, she had a treat.
Would you believe she has not barked since? Just being very loving. Again Andrea, thank you.” Paula “ … just to let you know
that my Mum and Dad say that the improvement in Ellie’s behaviour even
at this early stage is absolutely amazing … friends don’t believe
she’s the same dog …” Jan A doggy tale It was back in 1987 when I acquired my first dog
Toby. He was an 8-week old rescue
dog. For me it was love at first
sight despite the fact that he was in a pretty poor state and full of
fleas. My ideas about owning a
dog, particularly a rescue dog, were fairly romantic, not to mention
unrealistic! After all this
little rescue dog would be so grateful to have a new home that he would
behave impeccably– wouldn’t he? I imagined all manner of
delightful things like spoiling my sweet little pup with lots of treats and
toys and snuggling up on the sofa with him. Then we’d have lots of fun and
frolics in the park with some equally sweet doggy friends …. I WAS IN FOR A RUDE
AWAKENING! My sweet little puppy … ·
chewed
off most of the back door frame ·
chewed
up the seat belts in my car ·
trashed
the kitchen regularly in my absence ·
jumped
up frantically on visitors ·
pulled
me around on the lead ·
became
aggressive towards other dogs ·
refused
to come back when I called him ·
and
barked and yelped incessantly whenever he travelled in the car LET ME CONFESS, there were times when I was at
the end of my tether. Frustration and desperation were my middle names for a
while. Seeing how depressed I had
become, a friend tried to help by suggesting I let my dog go … “You’ve done your
best” she said
“Perhaps it’s time to just let someone else handle it”… This was not an option for me. I loved this dog too much and despite
the problems, I knew I couldn’t part with him. I just so desperately needed to put an
end to the behaviour and didn’t know where to turn. I read a book which gave me a few
pointers and I had lots of advice from well-meaning friends but the real
problems just didn’t go away.
Another friend told me about a “trainer”. “I’ll try
anything!” I
said. This “trainer” used some fairly harsh even
brutal techniques and when my dog didn’t respond in the way he wanted,
he referred to my dog as “a little sod”. Alarm bells were ringing even
then. I had already suspected
that blaming the dog was not the answer.
Still, against my better judgement I decided to take his advice and
implemented some of his methods (he was the expert after all –
wasn’t he?). The behaviour
deteriorated, I got more stressed, felt guilty and things went from bad to
worse. INSIGHT NO 1 Punishment is a negative choice Research shows that animals rarely connect the punishment
to the “crime” but when a behaviour is highly instinctive, they
learn to avoid you or “misbehave” in your absence! Punishment can cause fear,
anxiety and confusion and often makes matters much worse! Why
do people still choose to punish?
Well that’s another story! A happier doggy tale My
second dog, Spud was also a rescue dog.
Again it was love at first sight.
This time I knew what I was letting myself in for and this time I was
better prepared. I educated
myself on dog behaviour and began to see things from the dog’s point of
view. I’m a fairly fast
learner! Did I do things
perfectly? Probably not, but I
must have done something right.
The results speak for themselves … This dear little dog … ·
has
never chewed anything inappropriate ·
has
never been destructive in my absence ·
only
jumps up at people who invite it ·
is
generally sociable with other dogs ·
comes
when he’s called (95% of the time anyway!) ·
lies
down quietly in the car every time we travel ·
and
can walk calmly on a lead … HOW DID I ACHIEVE
THIS? … I CHANGED WHAT I DID! Yes, that’s
right! I handled things in a
totally different way! … AND GUESS WHAT? I ended up with a totally
different result! INSIGHT NO 2 There’s a better way
to get results! Animals, like humans, do
what works! When you show them
clearly and with kindness the behaviour you like and, most importantly make
it work for them, they will usually oblige. The further you read into this the
more you will see how it really is possible to have a life without those
doggy disasters …. Now wouldn’t that be
something worth having? … YOU PROBABLY KNOW
it’s possible, … but do you know HOW? Remember when you were
in school? Which teachers got the
best results from you without using fear-based or punitive methods? How did they do that? STOP and think about
it! Are you beginning to see
where all this is leading? For me, discovering the best
means finding the SIMPLEST, QUICKEST, MOST EFFECTIVE and KINDEST
methods of all. It takes a lot of
digging (excuse the pun) and delving to discover the real tried and tested
ways that get fast results without resorting to force or punishment. AND HERE’S A FACT FOR YOU
- every dog is unique, NO
EXCEPTIONS, which makes finding that
special combination to get the best result for you and your dog so very
important. SO WHY NOT LET ME HELP? Together we can find the
reasons for your dog’s problem
behaviour and start to modify it using the quickest,
kindest methods. Methods that have been shown to
enhance your relationship with your dog instead of damaging it. And, guess what? There’s a bonus … It can be great fun for
both of you. You might even get
hooked!
Like the poster? Click on it to
visit art.com WHY DO I WANT TO HELP YOU? Because I know how
it feels to have problems with your dog and, believe me
… IF YOU THINK IT’S BAD FOR
YOU, IT’S NOT MUCH FUN FOR THEM EITHER! AND WHAT ABOUT THE COST OF CANINE
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS? WELL LET’S SEE … ·
disagreements between
family members. ·
a turbulent relationship
between you and your canine companion. ·
damage to property,
sometimes resulting in thousands of £££££s! ·
stress-related health
problems for you and your dog. SO HERE’S WHAT I CAN OFFER
YOU You choose the option that suits YOU best … OPTION 1
– Private Consultation This takes place at your home where
we can begin to discover the motivation behind the behaviour and start taking
steps to deal with it straightaway! My aim is to ease the situation and
help both you and your dog feel better.
Only positive methods of behaviour modification and training are
used. I see dogs as our
companions. How long will it take? The consultation generally lasts
about 2 hours. How much will it cost? The cost of the consultation is
£60. There may be an
additional cost for travelling depending on the distance involved. The total cost will be discussed and
calculated before booking. Contact me for further details on
01443 671834. Bach Flower Remedies As a registered Bach Animal
Practitioner, I generally use a combination of Bach Remedies to deal with
the emotions that are at the root of the dog’s behaviour. These remedies are proving to be a
powerful and valuable adjunct to behaviour modification. This is an additional option available
if requested. Treatment bottle – additional
cost of £5. * Vet referral is
necessary when treating animals with remedies OPTION 2
An Introductory Course on Dog Behaviour and Clicker Training – Saturday Workshops and 3-week courses. Learn about this highly effective
method of training and behaviour modification and see for yourself why it has
become so popular! 3-week daytime and evening
classes available Full day 10-4
pm or 3 week course. Cost
£35*. * Includes FREE clicker training booklet
and clicker! The clicker
can: ·
Speed up the training process dramatically ·
Calm aggressive tendencies in dogs ·
Reduce fear and anxiety in nervous dogs ·
Help overcome specific fears and phobias ·
Enhance your relationship with your dog ·
Making training fun instead of a chore! OPTION 3
Private
training sessions – Private sessions are available on request. Please call for details. Fears
and phobias If your dog
has a fear or phobia, I can teach you techniques which involve using the
clicker as a desensitisation tool.
Please call for details. E-mail me NOW or call 01443
671834 to make your booking. DO YOU SEE HOW
EASY THIS COULD BE? You’re
probably wondering why I am making
such GREAT VALUE
OFFERS WELL LET
ME TELL YOU WHY … I LOVE PASSING ON AND SHARING INFORMATION with
people who can benefit from it – it’s one of the things I enjoy
the most. Especially when
there’s such an IMPORTANT MESSAGE to get across. And, what’s more, dog behaviour
is such a fascinating subject to get into. I also LOVE DOGS and, realising the problems that
many dogs and owners experience, I have a genuine desire to help as many
people as possible learn ways to enjoy the relationship they have with their
dogs, instead of finding them a source of stress and embarrassment. THE COURSES/WORKSHOP will give you a chance to
learn in a relaxed and laid back environment with people who are in a similar
situation to you. I want to give
you the tools so that you can solve your doggy problems yourself. I want you to feel PROUD just like I
did when I managed to prevent and overcome problems that I had previously
been plagued by. SO THERE YOU HAVE IT! YOU CAN PICK UP THE PHONE and CALL NOW on 01443 671834 to book your consultation/course with me. or SEND AN E-MAIL to info@doggymatters.co.uk Need to know more?
You can simply give me a call. HERE’S JUST A TASTE OF WHAT
YOU’LL LEARN WHEN YOU DECIDE TO COME ALONG no matter which option you
choose … How to RECOGNISE where and when you
may be unwittingly encouraging unwanted behaviour in your dog
and to UNDERSTAND that your dog
is always learning new ways to behave whether you
realise it or not. How to get to the ROOT CAUSE and MOTIVATION behind the
behaviour and not just deal with the symptoms. How A LITTLE BOX like this You’ll
learn some techniques to help you TEACH YOUR DOG to: ·
Be more attentive to you ·
Respond more willingly to your requests ·
Walk more calmly on lead ·
Come to you when called ·
Leave things alone when you ask ·
Remain more relaxed in your absence to mention just a few … YOU’LL ALSO LEARN … How much your dog’s EMOTIONS affect his
behaviour and how natural remedies discovered by a … amazing stuff! www.bachremedies4animals.co.uk How STRESS affects your
dog’s behaviour and health and how you can help to reduce stress in your
dog’s life, thereby helping to reduce it in your own. How exactly your DOG SENSES YOUR EMOTIONS
AND MOODS and how to help him feel calm when
he’s with you. Remember, a relaxed, happy
dog is far less likely to have behavioural issues and is
more receptive to learning. How the HIDDEN AND SUBTLE EXCHANGES that take
place between you and your dog, are often more important than the things you
are consciously aware of. How PUNISHMENT can seriously
damage your relationship with your dog and often increase the problem
behaviour. Punishing or
suppressing behaviour is a bit like burying a bomb. You bury it alive and it can explode
at any time! How to DECIPHER some of the
most important things your dog’s body language can tell you and how communicating
with your dog using special calming signals can be more
effective than words … What DOMINANCE
REDUCTION PROGRAMS are, why they became so popular and why I made a
decision not to use or recommend them lightly. How HELPING YOUR DOG TO RELAX can be of
enormous value to you and your doggy companion, helping to relieve stress
and tension and improve your relationship. How PLAYTIME with your dog
can be a positive learning experience and you can use this time to teach your
dog new behaviours whilst having fun with him.
How to overcome problems when your dog has become POSSESSIVE around toys,
beds, food bowls, even YOU! IN FACT YOU’LL LEARN AND YOU’LL EXPLORE some of the common misconceptions surrounding
dog behaviour. SOUNDS GREAT DOESN’T
IT? Why don’t you find out for
yourself? IF, LIKE ME you look
for the easiest and most effective ways to achieve something, you’ll
want to get started as soon as possible. You’ve got nothing to lose
and
everything to gain. JUST THINK, BY THE TIME YOU
FINISH READING THIS you could be well on your way to turning things around! AND GUESS WHAT, YOU
WON’T JUST LEARN ABOUT YOUR DOG... you might just learn a thing or two
about yourself! CALL NOW on 01443
671834. Oh and in case you’re wondering I’m located
about 5 minutes drive from J34 on the M4. Directions provided on booking.
DITCH
THE BEHAVIOUR NOT THE DOG! Further information
on course and events PLEASE
REMEMBER: Your vet needs to be informed
about any serious behavioural problems as there may be some medical condition
underlying the behaviour. dog
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