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Common Behaviour problems include: - Destructive  chewing & digging - Barking - Jumping up - Toilet training - Barking & rushing at front door - Recall & offlead work - Escape artists - Resource guarding - Attention seeking - Leash pulling

Animal Behaviour Matters can assist with: -  Behavioural modification -  Environmental enrichment advice -  Obedience training -  Trick training* -  Desensitisation -  Socialisation -  Crate training -  Canine care: claw trimming, ear and    dental hygiene, grooming manners. -  Vet clinic manners

Rather than addressing the symptom, Jade will help you address the root cause of the problem using positive, compassionate methods. This ensures not only that the problem is fixed long term, but also that you will have a better understanding of your dog. We educate you on reading your dog’s body language so that you can communicate more efficiently with your pet.

Your role as an owner is about guiding your pet and letting them know the consequences and expectations of behaviour in all varieties of situations that they encounter in modern life. Your dog doesn’t come pre-programmed to know how to behave in the human world; they only come pre-programmed on how to be a dog and the learning journey along the way needs to be clear cut so they best understand.

•  Socialisation is an important part of having a well adjusted dog and the key to having a dog who can cope in a variety of situations without fear or anxiety. It is important to build up good associations and feelings with lots of things your dog is unsure about and have your dog adjust to a range of situations which they will encounter in their life.
• Dog-dog socialisation Many dogs develop sociability issues with other dogs and animals. They develop high arousal or fearful reactions to the presence of other dogs in general or to specific dogs in specific situations. These behaviours develop as the dog learns and making sure your dog has good interactions with other dogs and animals is important. It is good to have an understanding of how to read your dog’s body language so you can gauge how they feel about a situation. This knowledge can prevent unwanted aggression.
• Mental stimulation can be twice as powerful as exercise for animals. Although a healthy lifestyle incorporates at least a walk once a day (or several times a week), it is equally important to stimulate the mind as often as possible. The longest run in the world might not tire some breeds out, but a few fifteen minute sessions of learning new tricks, practicing old behaviours and problem solving (enrichment or interactive games) can tire a dog out much faster than a ball at the park. This should not replace a dog’s normal exercise routine but should definitely be a priority in each day.
•  Environmental enrichment is important to keep your dog happy and mentally stimulated. Choosing the right toys and equipment can be hard, but by providing appropriate toys that are long lasting and puzzles for problem solving can reduce or eliminate many problem behaviours such as chewing, barking, separation anxiety and digging. There are many strategies and techniques that can be implemented to save you the headache of a problem dog who is expressing their boredom.