Training for Monty (working Cocker Spaniel)
We approached Lez when we moved to Wiltshire, and asked her to assess Monty's behaviour. Most of the time he is a lovely dog to have around, he is happy natured and a key part of the family. However at certain times he became over excited, pacing around and barking, this was usually as the family were up to something like going to school or meal times. He was also very excitable and noisy when we had visitors, known to us or not, he seemed to think it was his job to bolt through the door and leap all over the person on the other side, which was a problem. There were a few other things as well (like pulling on the lead etc) all of which he displayed beautifully upon Lez's visit!
Lez was able to quickly spot the behavioural traits , talk them through with us (why he was doing what he was) and not only offer easy to implement strategies but also to demonstrate effectively how they might work. We have implemented all the steps and it is fair to say that Monty is a much more balanced dog today. He still loves to chase a shadow and to greet visitors but we know how best to handle him when he does. We have a long way to go before he is perfect, but don't we all!!!
Thank you Lez.
Lez was able to quickly spot the behavioural traits , talk them through with us (why he was doing what he was) and not only offer easy to implement strategies but also to demonstrate effectively how they might work. We have implemented all the steps and it is fair to say that Monty is a much more balanced dog today. He still loves to chase a shadow and to greet visitors but we know how best to handle him when he does. We have a long way to go before he is perfect, but don't we all!!!
Thank you Lez.
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