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Behaviour Support: Initial (Classroom)

Examples of Behaviour Struggles We Can Support You With: Stress, fear, or aggression during veterinary...Read MoreExamples of Behaviour Struggles We Can Support You With: Stress, fear, or aggression during veterinary visits and grooming; Trouble with grooming/handling/equipment (agitation, avoidance, aggression); Extreme fear & shut-down dogs; Dogs & kids (prepping for baby, managing dogs & kids, bite prevention); Aggression towards other dogs; Aggression between pets in a household; Aggression towards strangers; Aggression towards members of the household; Resource guarding; Non-medical housesoiling in mature dogs including marking; Separation anxiety (will perform initial assessment); Reactivity and excessive barking (on leash, in the vehicle, in the home/yard, TV etc); Fence Fighting/Barrier Aggression; Car/Travel Anxiety; Fear, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety; Pica/Consumption of Inedible Objects; Destructive Behaviours and Excessive Chewing; Compulsive Behaviours (cobbing, blanket-sucking, over-grooming, self-mutilation, fly-biting) and Stereotypic Behaviours (pacing, circling, etc.)......... What to Expect: We give dog guardians the knowledge and tools they need to understand, manage, and alter the behaviours they and their dog are struggling with. Please understand that changing a dog's behaviour takes time and effort. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of guardians and their dogs (physical and mental) throughout the training process. We do not guarantee results, but have every confidence in the evidence and reward based methods we utilize. The goal of the initial behaviour consultation will be to: 1) Establish a thorough history and knowledge of your case, goals, and priorities 2) Discuss relevant behaviour and training principles and identify any barriers to meeting goals 3) Receive initial recommendations with clear action items. Further resources & instructions may be sent by e-mail, and it is recommended to take your own notes...... The appointment will be 1.5-2 hours in length and it is likely that at least the first 60 minutes of the appointment will be spent in conversation without directly involving your dog(s). Getting answers to the right questions, exploring underlying causes for behaviour, and providing tailored advice is an important part of the process. As time allows, hands on demonstrations and skills practice may be part of the initial consultation as well. Additional follow up will need to be scheduled based on your goals and mutual availability. Homework will need to be completed between follow up appointments to achieve progress with training and behaviour change. Text and e-mail support is provided to active clients at no additional charge. Our helper dogs may be included in follow up appointments as part of further assessment or behaviour modification plans (as relevant).