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07.08.2021 Dog Behaviour. Dog Training. Do you want dog's to like you? Do you want dogs to like you?
You know those people, the ones that don’t seem to give a bar about dogs but dogs fawn all over them.
There’s definitely something to it. I’m at the other end of the spectrum as far as passion for dogs but I’ve learnt a thing or two and I don’t know how many clients have said to me, ‘Wow, such and such doesn’t normally like strangers’ when their dogs have sidled up to me.
Let’s look at this further -
For me, I’m standing up and side on to the dog (here I'm not risking being bold over and I'm in a position of authority too) whilst giving them space - they then have more of an ability to move away if they feel the need.
I’m as still as possible (those who know me, know that I’m quite animated - talking with my hands normally, so this takes some restraint).
I do not make eye contact (for quite a while actually). I focus on the owner or another point I have chosen. With this, I am neither a threat nor a push over.
I allow the dog to decide to sniff me first (if they want to at all). I never EVER offer the back of my hand (as seems to be a common practice). You never really know a dogs past at this point and they could have been hit with a hand. You are encroaching into the dogs space also.
Finally, as mentioned, dogs just ‘hang with me’ at their owners home. The last signal as part of this, was them coming up and nudging me for a pat. I was accepted, Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant and Dog Trainer, Dogs Best Friend. For more dog behavioural and training tips, advice and suggestions, why not check out my Dog Behavioural and Training Blog at www.dogsbestfriend.co.nz or visit your local bookstore for my book with HarperCollins, 'Big Dog, Small Dog - Make your dog happier by being understood.'
28.11.16 Conventional Dog Trainer?
A reoccurring point keeps coming to my attention. I have been getting alot of clients lately that have used ‘dog trainers’ and their recommendations - I use this term loosely as no qualification is required for this proclamation- and their dogs are very much still exhibiting the same behaviours (and sometimes bonus ‘negatives’ thrown in) for what they sought help for originally. Dogs Best Friend will always take the time to get to the route of the problem, not simply advise tips and training ‘tricks’ for individual behaviours. [Read More…]
Admin - 18:56:33 @ A Good Dog Behavioural Consultant/Dog Behaviourist
I believe in dealing with ‘behavioural issues’ where they are actually occuring- for a better representation of the situation. Hence I both assess and we undertake our training in your home environment (as well as some time spent at a nearby park etc.), Selina.Dogs Best Friend. Dog Behavioural Consultancy.
Admin - 18:51:13 @ A Good Dog Behavioural Consultant/Dog Behaviourist
A problem can arise when you are facing a trying behavioural situation and you hire a Dog Behavioural Consultant as part of an ‘attempt to prove your points’ around training your dog to your ’significant other’.A good Consultant will not tell you what you want to hear but what you NEED to hear. Cue potential conflict… [Read More…]
Admin - 18:42:06 @ A Good Dog Behavioural Consultant/Dog Behaviourist
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Selina McIntyre of Dogs Best Friend, a qualified Dog Behaviourist & Dog Trainer in the Hamilton, Waikato, Tauranga and Rotorua areas of NZ since 2004.