Dog behaviourist

[curly_locks 10]

Can anyone recommend a good dog behaviourist to work with a nervous cocker spaniel and help him to become more confident, especially around children?

 

Anyone who calls themselves a 'dog whisperer' is probably not my cup of tea and I don't hold with dominance/pack theory. Someone with up to date qualifications and methods would be preferred.

[teeny 10]

Katie Patmore is fantastic Millhouses dog training.

we also have Lotti on here

[hels1977 10]

I would contact Lottie on info@pawsitivelypets.co.uk - she's very "pawsitive" and is most definitely not a "Dog Whisperer / CM / Pack Theory" advocate!

[curly_locks 10]

Thanks teeny, I've heard mixed things about Katie Patmore and I thought Lottie was more of a trainer rather than behaviourist. I'll get in touch with her to see though.

[Posiepaws 10]

http://www.boneyfidodogs.co.uk

 

These guys are all about the positive reward-based training and solution to behavioural problems

[willman 10]

There's no such thing as qualified and everything revolves around pack theory even reward training.

A good trainer should be able to help you establish a routine to make the dog more confident and may even understand why the dogs nervous,loads won't have a clue.

We have had a couple of similar nature dogs and it is time and patience - especially as they need to become confident with their position in the group.

[puddinburner 10]

Same with any animal, some are naturally nervous, time patience and lots of reward to build confidence. The best way foreword and comes free.

[luybell 10]

Hi. I can highly recommend Boneyfido (someone posted a link earlier). I recently used them for my 2 dogs and am very pleased with the results.