Be More Dog
One to One Home Based Canine Behaviour Training
Poor Recall.
Pulling on the Lead.
Possessiveness.
Resource guarding.
Obsessions.
Separation Anxiety.
Fear.
Aggression.
Jumping up.
Excessive Barking.
Coprophagia (poo eating).
Destructiveness.
Hyperactivity.
Inappropriate Toileting.
My Philosophy
In today’s world, the dog has superseded being our best friend. He is our baby; our spouse; a reliable shoulder to cry on . We dress dogs up in clothes, allow them to watch tv with us on the sofa, and sleep with them in our beds, and whilst giving them everything we think they could possibly need , we are giving them primarily what we humans need. We have forgotten that they are animals. We have unwittingly created the behaviours we don’t want, by humanizing them. You would be surprised by how many problems are created by loving your dog too much, or at the wrong time. Love alone without exercise (mental and physical) and discipline is not healthy for a dog.
We humans worry about the future and get affected by the past, but luckily because dogs live in the moment, they have a greater ability to change than us, for good.
Dog psychology is very different to human psychology, and by coming at a problem from the dog’s point of view, it is a simple way to correct it. So I urge you to ‘be more dog’.
LEARN
CHANGE
BE MORE DOG
REAP THE REWARDS
About Me
I was trained using the methods of Cesar Millan, ’The Dog Whisperer’ of the United States. My teacher trained directly under Cesar, who gave him the name ‘The UK Dog Whisperer’.
Caesar’s method of training uses both positive and negative reinforcement. (NB Negative reinforcement does not mean punishment). It reflects the way a dog would teach another dog, and focuses on the energy of the handler to produce the best results.
Basically, we are communicating with the dog in a language they understand.
Over the years, I have seen a multitude of different breeds of dogs, with many different behavioural problems. No case is the same.
I live in London, so most of my cases are locally based. I have also worked at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in Oxfordshire, Acre’s Way rehoming centre in Essex, Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales, and Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary in Barbados.
I am fully insured.
I have grown up with dogs all my life, and trained many of them, but now I feel more drawn to helping dogs who can’t help themselves.
I work with my clients in a friendly, informal and non judgemental way, so you can relax and just be yourself. My priority is helping you and your dog achieve a greater bond and level of trust, and a deeper understanding of one another.in Oxfordshire, Acre’s Way rehoming centre in Essex, Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales, and Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary in Barbados.
My book ‘Be More Dog’ has many useful training tips, as well as some interesting sessions with clients, all interwoven with my own story. It explores the advantages of being more present, and non- judgemental, and sets out just how much we have to learn from our four-legged friends.
My book ’No Such Thing as a Bad Dog’ is a manual for all dog owners. It has advice on choosing the right dog, training, behaviour modification, and maintaining good results. If you have a dog with a problem, this is the book for you.
Both books are available to order from the contact form below, or from www.troubador.co.uk
How it Works
initial Meeting
I will get a brief outline of the problem over the phone, and then make a home visit. This allows me to view the normal behaviour of you and your dog, and also allows the dog to see me as accepted into his home. I want your dog to feel comfortable around me.
It is useful to have as many household members as possible present, as the dog may act differently with each one.
I will ask you for a bit of history, and we’ll discuss in greater detail the behaviours you would like to change.
I sometimes feel it necessary to take the dog off on a short walk without the owner present, for a realistic assessment. Dogs often behave very differently when their owners are present.
Exercises
We will then practice any relevant exercises, inside and outside the house. I will follow up with a recap of all we talked about, and things to practice. The initial meeting usually takes around 1 ½ hours.
I teach through reward based methods and positive association. (Although bad behaviour does not always go unchecked). I do not agree with the use of punishment or prong collars, electric collars, or choke chains. I will teach you how to get your dog to obey you through using your energy alone. Body language and leadership play a key role in getting your dog to respect you and follow your commands, leading in turn to a closer loving bond.
Follow Up
I will send you a follow up email to recap all the things we talked about, and give you a list of exercises to practice with your dog. We can then arrange to meet as often as you would like the support for. Some behaviours can be fixed in one session , others will need many more.
Maintenance
I’m available on the phone should you need some fine tuning.
Videos
These videos were taken of my clients and their dogs, before and after just a 10 minute training session
Door Barging / Before
Door Barging / After
Pulling on Lead / Before
Pulling on Lead / After
Chasing, No Recall / Before
Chasing, No Recall / After
Reluctance to leave the house / Before
Reluctance to leave the house / After
Testimonials
Walking on the lead, jumping up
Aggression to other dogs
Excessive barking, carpet licking
Separation Anxiety
Fear of loud noises, and going out in dark.
Nervous dog. Fear when going outside.
Poor recall, aggression, ball obsession.
Get in Touch (With your Dog)
fenella@bemoredog.guru
07778 551 646
I cover most of London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Berkshire.
