dogs, or keeping them on a lead at all times. This literally becomes a vicious circle and the dog becomes more overtly aggressive each time it sees another dog, sometimes commencing its aggression at 25 metres distance and over.
carried out sympathetically, with professionalism and care, it is as if a great relief comes over the dog as it starts to realise that all dogs do not represent a threat to its very existence.
other dogs and their extremes of behaviour as if they don’t exist! Robynne is a high play-drive dog who uses all the classics of canine body language to encourage even the most reluctant of dogs to learn to
play.
rehabilitation.
well-balanced dogs, otherwise my own dogs could start to think that all other dogs represent a threat!!
in the rehabilitation of problem dogs. My dogs are the subject of much favourable comment from members of the public who witness them in their training role and I feel that whilst they are probably not unique in their role, not every trainer utilises their own dogs in this way.
professional help.
The year 2008/9 has been a challenging and rewarding one for me in rehabilitating clients dogs. I have travelled far and wide in response to clients calls for assistance with their wayward pets. By far the most common problem has been canine (dog on dog) aggression. I have also dealt with several cases of aggression towards people, along with cases of separation anxiety and incessant barking.Breeds assisted with dog aggression issues include German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Dobermann, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Italian Spinnone, Labradoodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Greyhound, Boxer, Briard, Weimeraner and others. It is so apparent that many owners often endure seriously bad behavioural problems with their dogs for some time before seeking help. Most owners when they do so, fully accept that they have been ‘getting it wrong’ and have contributed to their dog’s problems.
Whilst I am based in the Exeter area of Devon, I have travelled as far afield as Birmingham, Oxford, Bournemouth, Swindon, Bristol, Worcester, Gloucester, Plymouth and Cornwall in dealing with dog aggression cases. Some of the cases I have dealt with have been fairly straight forward to deal with, others have been more complex and challenging. What has been consistent is the absolute job satisfaction I get when I see a happy client whose relationship with their dog has been changed for the better.
Travelling with me on most cases has been my team of Rottweilers, Callum, Robynne and Tara who have had to put up with some fairly provocative behaviour from some unstable dogs, always doing so with the great character so typical of most Rottweilers.
If you have a problem dog then you can feel confident that if anyone can help you, I can. I have success where others have failed and owners have been about to give up. By using a combination of psychology and many years practical expertise, you will be giving your dog the best chance of rehabilitation if you contact me now!