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What service is right for you?
We have a number of services available, provided by Sophie, Leigh-Ann or us both in combination. The information below will help explain the difference between the services available and ensure we get you booked in for the right one so we can best support you and your dog.
Behaviour Modification (referrals)
Sophie provides behaviour assessment and modification services for dogs who have been referred by their GP vets. This is to better understand why a problem behaviour is occurring so we can implement an effective plan to modify it. This is for dogs who are already showing 'problem' behaviours. The behaviour is likely to be problematic for the dog themselves, not just the humans they live with. Examples include: aggressive behaviour (if only during grooming and/or vet care see co-operative care details below), fears and phobias, abnormal repetitive behaviours (tail chasing, shadow chasing etc), reactivity towards strangers or other dogs and sound sensitivities. Leigh-Ann can provide clients and their dogs with in person coaching following the initial appointment.
Co-Operative Care
Sophie will make the initial assessment. Training and implementation of the plan is then managed by leigh-Ann. This service is suitable for any dog who is already showing signs of fear or stress during grooming or at the vets, or for any clients who want to take proactive steps to avoid issues developing. Whether your dog runs away, shakes, barks or uses aggressive behaviours when being groomed or examined, this service will help understand exactly what they are finding difficult, and teach them (and you) the skills needed to make grooming and vet care less stressful. Please note this service is not suitable for dogs with other significant behaviour concerns, especially those who tend to use aggression in other situations (unless previously assessed by ourselves).
Preventative Care
Leigh-Ann provides all of our preventative care services. These are to help families who may be struggling with normal, but tricky, behaviours associated with puppyhood or adolescence, or who want to prepare for a specific event. This may be helping a new dog settle into the home, helping them adjust to a human sibling's arrival or planning to help integrate pets (of all species) when moving in with a partner. This service is to help avoid problems developing, and ensure any minor issues are dealt with appropriately. It is not suitable for dogs who are already displaying emotional reactions leading to obvious fear or aggressive displays.
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