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Behaviourist Dog Visit

  • 02-04-2012 8:26am
    #1
    Tilly32
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭


    Hi,

    My vet has recommended we take our dog to a behaviourist which I have no problem in doing but I thought it odd that we have to take the dog to visit her at her clinic, not her visit the dog in his own home, to see how he is, how he reacts to the doorbell, visitors....etc...which is part of the problem we are having.

    I'm not sure I'm allowed use the name on here but can anyone guide me on this? Is it worth the money?? How can she assess my dog in an hour in a place he has never been before??

    Thanks,
    Tilly.


Comments

  • #2
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,045 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    Is the behaviourist listed on http://apdt.ie/?


  • #3
    TooManyDogs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭TooManyDogs


    A behaviourist that comes to your house would be better generally. You could check out Dog Trainers Association of Ireland. www.dtail.ie


  • #4
    Sigma Force
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    If the issues are within the home then getting one to come to you is much more ideal. If it's not possible then the next best thing is for you to describe (maybe video) the problems and see if you can work out a plan of action that you can work on at home.

    If that doesn't work then having one to call is the most ideal solution.

    Make sure whoever you use is only going to use postative methods of training, no forcing, no pulling, no shouting etc.


  • #5
    sambuka41
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭sambuka41


    Hi Tilly32 I think I may be going to the same behaviourist today. My dog has separation anxiety, I sent a dvd of her behaviour last week so she'll have it before we get there. I'm happy enough with that because I wouldn't like to stress her out too much if its something that the behaviourist can see on a video. (but my partner is a video editor so it was easy enough for us!!:p)

    I let you know how I get on.


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