Dog Training and Behaviour Support in Ruislip and surrounding areas, 20+ years experience

Do you have a dog that you are struggling with behaviour or training issues?

Behaviour and training problems can be very frustrating and stressful for any owner, you may have been scouring the internet or books for a solution but are getting conflicting advice.

Jo can support you with all your dog training and behaviour needs. Below are just some of the areas that she can provide bespoke assistance with

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Maybe you have attended classes but have found they do not work for you and your dogs particularly needs. Not all dogs suit dogs training classes, they can even be stressful for some dogs and owners, cause further behaviour problems and what your dog has learnt in a confined class situation, is not always easy to transfer to where you regularly walk or exercise your dog. With a bespoke programme with a in-depth consultation and one to one sessions you get the full attention of a professional who can tailor the the programme to yours and your dogs specific needs.

Many dogs behaviour problems can stem from underlying health problems even dogs who pull on lead or will not recall can be due to something physical going, picking up speed on a walk can take weight off sore limbs or stops harnesses chafing. A high percentage of cases I see whether its dogs showing fear, restlessness or who are growling, snapping or biting in various scenarios have had something physical going on, neck injuries, joint pain, back pain, pulled muscles and gut issues are just a few of the problems I have identified along side a behaviour modification programme. A recent study by Lincoln university suggests a high percentage of dogs have pain related behaviour problems.

In addition to the behaviour and training packages at no extra cost, Jo can provide a Dynamic Dog Assessment this service is also available as a standalone service. Using a wide range of techniques I can assess your dogs comfort levels, providing observations to help assist, veterinary professional identify further areas that may be causing pain or discomfort contributing to your dog behaviour. Pain can not always be identified in a veterinary environment fear and even excitement can mask pain. I have worked with many dogs that have been examined by a vet but did not show any signs of pain during the exam however later after a full Dynamic Dog Assessment, where found to have health problems contributing to their behaviour (see Buddy’s story below).

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Chihuahua x Maltese

Buddy the Maltese x Chihuahua was a very interesting behaviour case of mine, who presented with behaviours like following owners around, jumping up constantly and whining, separation related issues, insomnia waking multiple times at night, poor appetite, wired all the time, frantic on walks, could not rest unless on someone. He was a very spritely fella and incredibly socialable with everything very active and loved to play lots and could do.

After doing the initial behaviour consultation I then carried out a complete dynamic dog assessment, where using a wide range of techniques I can assess a dogs comfort levels, providing observations to help assist veterinary professional identify further areas that may be causing pain or discomfort contributing to a dogs behaviour. Pain can not always be identified in a veterinary environment fear and even excitement can mask pain. I have worked with many dogs that have been examined by a vet but did not show any signs of pain during the exam (no fault of the vets dogs are stoic!) However later after a full dynamic dog assessment, where found to have health problems contributing to their behaviour.

Buddy was one of these dogs the vets review my video evidence and report and agreed further investigation was necessary, after CT scans and later a brain scan he was found to have his left shoulder luxated with the humeral head medial to the glenoid (socket portion) and the proximal humerus and glenoid were abnormally formed and did not fit together.  Basically Buddy had a dislocated shoulder which needed repairing with metal plate, sadly this has been put on hold due to a more pressing issue…

Buddy had lost the sight in his left eye and after a brain scan he was found to have inflammation of the brain and small holes in it. He was diagnosed with Necrotising meningeo-encephalitis very common in the two breeds he was crossed with. He is currently one steroids and chemo and the vets feel there is hope for this little fighter.

Unwanted behaviours in dogs are not always what they first appear, it’s vital we look at every aspect of a dogs life they are always telling us something. 

To find out about the dynamic dog process click on the link https://johinds.com/dynamicdogassessment/