Positive Training
Improve Your Pet's Behaviour By Making Them Happier!
In my many years studying & working with pets, I have concluded that almost all problematic behaviours occur because the animal is worried or anxious about something. Animals experience the world in a completely different way than we do, so often it is not obvious what is worrying your pet. By working with both your pet, and your pet's human family, we will learn to listen to what your pet is telling you, and through easy positive reinforcement techniques, we will reduce your pet's worry and anxiety, thus reducing or eliminating problematic behaviour!
My Five Training Principles
1. Listen & Learn
- Be a detective! We will observe your pet’s behaviour & over time we will figure out what he/she is telling us.
- If your pet is doing something you don’t understand, or want to prevent, we will start by deducing the reason why he/she behaving in that way.
- Just like humans, every animal is an individual. Each pet likes and dislikes different things. The more you can do to figure out what your pet likes and responds to, the easier we will be able to work with your pet to improve their behaviour. We can make your pet want to behaviour well!
2. Communicate
- The more you speak to your pet, the more responsive your pet will be to both you and your voice.
- Be mindful of your own emotional state. Our pets are hyperaware of our emotions, tone of voice and body language.
- Use your body language and tone of voice to reassure your pet, calm them down or simply redirect their attention!
3. Reassure & Protect
- You are your pets protector, make sure they knows this.
- If your pet is he is scared or nervous of something, verbally and physically reassure him/her everything is OK!
4. Motivate
- Rather than physically forcing you pet to do things (i.e. pulling on a leash or getting in a crate), w e will learn to encourage him with our voice, toys, praise, treats and play!
5. No Punishment
- Getting angry or scolding your dog will only make him anxious and confuse him. Instead we will encourage your pet to behaviour correctly!
- As a last resort, it is possible to correct behaviour without punishment.
What To Expect?
1. Book your free 30 Minute Meet & Greet here. If possible, this will take place in your home, so I can meet your pet in the place they will be most comfortable. I will talk to you about your pet’s behaviour, past history and environment. (If not, we can arrange an outdoor Meet & Greet)
2. Subsequent sessions I will instruct you on how to understand and communicate with your pet. It does not take long for you to gain a much better understand of your pet's thought process and how to make them happier and therefore, improve their behaviour! (See here for prices.)