Some dog owners are completely happy with their relationship with their dog, but are frustrated with their dog’s behaviour with other dogs, joggers, bicyclists, pedestrians, children, the paperboy or the mailman. Problem behaviours range from submissive urination to lunging, growling, barking and even biting. Owners often feel isolated, shameful, frustrated, hopeless or angry at the situation and dread company, the doorbell and walks.

In other instances people live in fear of their own dog, constantly “walking on egg shells” to avoid aggressive behaviours. In some instances the aggression may seem random and appear to have no set pattern or predictability. In others, the aggression can be directly attributed to possessiveness over food, toys, territory/space, people, or any object deemed to be that of the dog’s by the dog i.e.: a dropped Kleenex, spoon, any and all objects on the floor. If you are one of these people, email The Dog’s Den now for a consultation. The consultation will provide you with a comprehensive risk analysis of your dog’s behaviour correlated with Behaviour Modification programs and likelihood of rehabilitation outcomes.

Other behavioural problems that can be addressed in a consultation are puppy issues such as: house training, whining, barking, biting, stealing, chewing, nipping and other destructive behaviours.

At The Dog’s Den we offer a one-on-one service with you and your dog in your own environment where these behaviours are occurring. A Qualified Professional dog trainer will come to your home, assess the situation and work with you and your dog to resolve the problem behaviours. Consultations are $150 for in office, $175 for in home and $250 for at office or in home after hours. To book a consultation email us or call 586-7756.