Dog behaviour therapy
DogLogix is specialized in solving undesired behavioral problems. Behavioral therapy is used to change the undesired behavior into the desired behavior. Examples are:
- aggressive/unfriendly behavior towards dogs, people or other animals;
- separation anxiety (the dog can't be alone);
- fear of dogs, people or other animals;
- fear of noise (e.g. fireworks, thunder);
- not coming on commando;
- excessive excited behaviour
- excessive barking, whining and howling;
- urinating in the house;
- pulling on the leash;
- (general) disobedience.
Problem analysis
The origin of most behavioral problems usually lies in miscommunication between the owner and the dog. This is the reason that it is important to find your dog's motivation to perform the undesired behaviour. Only then it is possible to find a good therapy to change this undesired behaviour.
The solution
Learning a dog to behave in a desired way is usually the solution to the problem. Teaching it not to do the undesired behaviour will not solve the problem. By creating the right circumstances and by supporting your dog we will make the dog behave like we want. This way the dog can be rewarded a lot and this will make it want to perform the wanted behavior more than the unwanted behavior.
The same result is much harder to achieve in a group lesson at a dog school. In the case of undesired behaviour an individual approach is needed. An approach custom-made for your situation, your dog and its behavioral problem.
Referral
It is also possible that we refer you to a veterinarian for medication that can support the therapy for your dog. The medication and the therapy combined can give a better and faster result. Medication is not always necessary or available for the specific behavioral problems of your dog.
Work method
An appointment can be made via telephone or email.
The first appointment will last about 2 hours and will take place at your house. Together we look at the history of your dog and the behavioral problems. This is needed to get a good picture of the problem and its causes. I would also like to know your expectations and desires so that I can adjust the therapy to get the best results. This personal approach will make sure the chosen way of approach and targets are reachable for you and your dog.
Demonstration of the undesired behavior
I would also like to see the behavioral problems. It is also possible that you videotape the behaviour. I give you a diagnose of the problem and give you advise how to change to the behaviour. I also teach you in practice how to do the exercises that will change the behavioral pattern of your dog.
Follow-up appointments, questions and support
At the end of the first session an appointment is made for the next session, usually this is one week after the first session. The third appointment will be three or four weeks after the second appointment. For questions and support you can always call or mail.
How many sessions?
On average the three sessions are enough to solve one to three problems, mostly because most problems are entwined.