Reactive with handling or in the home?
Do you have difficulty handling or brushing your dog? Does your dog guard their food bowl, toys, the sofa, you? Does your dog panic when you leave them, even for just a couple of minutes?
We can help
You want to be able to brush your dog or administer eye or ear drops without it seeming like a battle of wills. Or clean your dog's legs after a muddy walk without a struggle.
Perhaps there seems to be an increasing list of things they want to keep possession of. Food, bowls, chews, toys, stolen items. Are they stealing things just to guard them from you? You would really like to be able to ask them to give back what they have stolen, without the fuss.
You'd love to just nip to the shops or go out for a coffee with friends without having to worry that your dog is having a meltdown whilst you are away.
We’ll create a plan of how you can change your dog’s behaviour and then work through it with you and your dog. You’ll see the progress during our sessions, which you can then put into practice when we're not there.
You’ll know what to do and when, and you’ll see the improvement in your dog’s behaviour. We’ll support you throughout that process with advice, feedback and additional sessions if needed. It’s so fulfilling for us to see owners and dogs happily communicating with each other.
Woof Matters is perfect for you if….
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You appreciate there are no quick fixes. You’ll see an improvement in behaviour from the first session but it takes time and effort from both of you for that new behaviour to become the norm for your dog.
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You want support and understanding, both from an expert and other people with similar problems to you.
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You want to build a positive relationship with your dog while addressing the problems you have.
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You like to have a plan broken down into smaller steps and track your progress as you go.