Positive reward-based training
All dogs are different, and their behaviours will vary depending upon their past and present experiences, their environment, their health and so much more. Kirsty’s behavioural consultations give you the private space to work one to one with you and your dog. By using behavioural science and positive reward-based training Kirsty can help you to understand your dog’s behaviours and problems.
The Behaviours
The consultation can cover a wide variety of behaviours such as:
Positive Training
All training is done with positive reinforcement, to help the dog get used to positive associations made with the training. This is instead of negative methods such as, shouting, smacking, throwing things in front of the dog or squirting it with water. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of this old-fashioned training around and while some believe it works, generally it is just a short-term solution to underlying issues. This may in fact cause more damage to the dog over a period and make the original problem even worse.
active involvement
Kirsty also uses alternative therapies, especially when there are anxiety or fear issues involved. This can have a wonderful effect when run alongside a training programme.
When training your dog, it is important that the owner is actively involved in the training. There are no quick fixes, as the dog will respond differently to the person training the dog. Kirsty does not recommend extensive residential training courses, as the dog’s behaviour upon returning home is likely to reoccur. Training is not just about teaching the dog but also about teaching the owner.
areas covered
I travel to a vast area of Lancashire and Cumbria for home visits including: Carnforth, Morecambe, Heysham, Lancaster, Heysham, Overton, Caton, Bolton-le-Sands, Slyne-with-Hest, Hest bank, Garstang, Cockerham, Yealand, Warton, Burton in Kendal, Halton, Nether Kellet, Over Kellet, Kendal, Grange Over Sands, Milnthorpe, Arnside, Windermere, Ambleside.
