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Do you have a DOGGY DILEMMA? Are you looking for a solution to … DITCH THE BEHAVIOUR NOT THE DOG? Dog behaviour problems can be a
VERY costly business both financially and emotionally. Taking action NOW could not only save
YOU £££££s but help stop stress in its tracks! Want to see how I can help you now? Click here CAN YOU IMAGINE a life doggy
bliss? … Wouldn’t that be GREAT?
…
“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 “The difference in Amanda “ … 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 …
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 my dog dearly, despite the
problems and knew I couldn’t part with him. I just so desperately needed to put an
end to the problem 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 wouldn’t go away.
Another friend told me about a
“trainer”. “I’ll try anything!” I said. This man used some fairly harsh
even brutal techniques and when my dog didn’t respond in the way he
wanted, 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 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
This dear little dog …
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 ….
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 …
SO HERE’S WHAT I CAN OFFER
YOU You choose the option that suits YOU best … OPTION 1
– Private Consultation £50 to address your doggy dilemma. This will last between 1½-2
hours depending on the severity of the problem. When you bring your dog
to see me we can begin to discover the
motivation behind the behaviour and start taking steps to deal with it straightaway! Home visits may be arranged in
certain circumstances but an additional fee will be charged to cover
travelling time and expense.
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*. Vet referral is needed however when
any form of complementary medicine is given to pets. I arrange the referral for you by
correspondence with your vet. *Treatment bottle –
additional cost of £5. OPTION 2
– Dog Course or Workshop For just £50 you can come
along to a 4-week course and receive 8 hours of tuition and assistance. Attend as part of a small, informal
group and really learn what makes your dog tick. You will gain valuable
insights and information as well as ongoing support and advice to help you
tackle a variety of doggy problems.
Practise your new-found techniques between sessions and get feedback
each week. We can deal with specific problem areas too! Fascinating and fun! Choose from a 4-week course or
weekend workshop. Training –
Clicker Training Days. Learn about
this highly effective method of training and see for yourself why it has
become so popular! Available on weekdays and Saturdays Full day
10-4pm. Cost £30*. * Includes FREE clicker training booklet
and clicker! The clicker
can:
E-mail me NOW for a booking
form. 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:
to mention but
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?
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
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