Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour with Personalised Consultations
Struggling with your dog’s behaviour? Our customised consultations address issues like fear, hyperactivity, and reactivity through expert guidance—offered in-home, online, or in real-life settings where challenges arise.
The Fundamental Needs Framework in Behaviour Modification
Canine behaviour encompasses layers requiring systematic attention—from biological needs like nutrition to emotional and cognitive needs. Addressing these layers ensures a holistic approach to behavioural change and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Biological Needs
Basic needs, like nutrition, exercise, and healthcare, are essential for physical well-being. Without these, other forms of training are less effective.
Emotional Needs
Dogs need a safe and supportive environment where they feel protected from stressors and threats. A stable emotional state is vital for effective learning and resilience.
Social Needs
Dogs are social animals, requiring positive, trust-building interactions with humans and, when appropriate, with other dogs. Social support fosters security and reduces anxiety.
Cognitive Needs
Engaging a dog’s mind through training, play, and problem-solving activities promotes mental stimulation, helping prevent boredom and related behavioural issues.
Aesthetic and Self-Fulfilment Needs
When all other needs are met, dogs benefit from opportunities for joy, freedom, and personal expression—activities that fulfil their individual personalities and natural instincts.
Effective Behaviour Modification Strategies
Your Next Steps to a Happier Dog
- Health & Well-Being: Identifying pain, nutritional gaps, or physical discomfort that may contribute to behaviour.
- Environmental Adjustments: Modifying triggers to create a secure environment.
- Positive Reinforcement: Encouraging desired behaviours through rewards.
- Differential Reinforcement: Teaching alternative, acceptable behaviours.
Ethical, Science-Based Training
Behaviour change requires patience, trust, and positive reinforcement. Our ethical approach ensures a supportive experience for both you and your dog.
Behavioural Consultations
(90 minutes | R1300.00)
Addressing behaviour concerns such as anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, fear of strangers, inappropriate toileting or separation distress, using a holistic approach.
We will explore your dog’s needs and triggers to develop a customized behaviour modification plan, grounded in positive and gentle evidence-based techniques.
