A RELATIONSHIP CENTRED APPROACH
Most of the breeds we love in our society were developed to want to work with us in some form and today many dogs live a rather unfulfilled life in a very confusing world.
What is your dog's job or purpose in life?
Do you and your dog work well together?
Can you take your dog anywhere and return home having BOTH enjoyed the outing?
Or, has your dog gone self-employed and become immersed in all kinds of behaviours that you do not like?
Is your dog struggling to cope with your world?
Are you struggling to get your dog to cooperate with you?
At Cottage Farm Dog Training we practice a Relationship-Centred approach to Positive Reinforcement Based training methods.
A Few Key Points:
Remember, our focus is on the NEEDS of BOTH the dog and the owner. YES, you do need a well-behaved dog who can live peacefully within your home and world and your dog needs a fulfilled and happy life where he or she can be a DOG!
In fact, all the training in the world will not create the peaceful and fun canine companion you want unless your dog's needs are met and fulfilled.
Positive outlets for your dog's instincts and desires are essential for their well-being and your ability to train and work with your dog will in fact facilitate more enrichment opportunities for your dog. The result is a happier dog who is still easier to train and live with!
My advice is to place the canine/human relationship at the centre of all that you do with your dog. Think in terms of RAISING & DEVELOPING a happy, well-adjusted, canine member of your family as opposed to training a few tricks! Relationships are the heart of any family or partnership.
"What is possible between a human and an animal is possible only within a relationship."
-Suzanne Clothier
Do you and your dog work well together?
Can you take your dog anywhere and return home having BOTH enjoyed the outing?
Or, has your dog gone self-employed and become immersed in all kinds of behaviours that you do not like?
Is your dog struggling to cope with your world?
Are you struggling to get your dog to cooperate with you?
At Cottage Farm Dog Training we practice a Relationship-Centred approach to Positive Reinforcement Based training methods.
A Few Key Points:
- Our approach focuses on the needs of BOTH dog and owner - after all, we want to see you both living happy, fun, and peaceful lives together!
- We focus on building a strong bond and healthy relationship dynamic between dog and owner by using appropriate dog communication and empathy.
- Understanding training principles & applying them with skill is important. The heart & soul of the relationship with your dog is important BUT technical proficiency can help smooth the way for the kind of profound relationship you want. Remember, solid training skills are actually solid communication skills, and clear communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
- We eliminate conflict by using force-free methods and developing a relationship of cooperation so that we can teach desired behaviours. If you are aware of your dog's strength being used against you, know that this is a sign that something is amiss. Instead of rehearsing the conflict, it is time to rebuild the relationship and the skills.
- A holistic approach is essential to solving problems. Many owners and indeed trainers tend to focus specifically on the dog behaviour that is causing distress or irritation to humans at the time. It is important to look at the whole picture of the dog's life in order to achieve real solutions.
Remember, our focus is on the NEEDS of BOTH the dog and the owner. YES, you do need a well-behaved dog who can live peacefully within your home and world and your dog needs a fulfilled and happy life where he or she can be a DOG!
In fact, all the training in the world will not create the peaceful and fun canine companion you want unless your dog's needs are met and fulfilled.
Positive outlets for your dog's instincts and desires are essential for their well-being and your ability to train and work with your dog will in fact facilitate more enrichment opportunities for your dog. The result is a happier dog who is still easier to train and live with!
My advice is to place the canine/human relationship at the centre of all that you do with your dog. Think in terms of RAISING & DEVELOPING a happy, well-adjusted, canine member of your family as opposed to training a few tricks! Relationships are the heart of any family or partnership.
"What is possible between a human and an animal is possible only within a relationship."
-Suzanne Clothier
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