Behavioural Problems
Aftab deals with all behaviour problems, including the following:
Separation Anxiety; Recall Issues; Pulling on the Lead; Jumping Up; Excessive Barking; Boisterous Dog; Toileting Issues; Mouthing or Play-Biting; Sight and Sound Phobias; Destructive Behaviour; Aggression towards People; Dog on Dog Aggression; Nervousness; Coprophagia; Prey Drive.
Aftab has over 20 years experience as a dog trainer and dog behaviourist. Aftab uses only force free, positive, reward-based training techniques. Aftab is a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist and has trained with many organisations including the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour (ISCP) and the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and Behaviourists (IMDBT) and is a member of the Guild of Dog Trainers (GoDT).
Costs
Please enquire about consultation costs. These costs start from as little as £100. In brief, fees can include:
- Consultations on a 1:1 basis in the privacy of your home
- Demonstrations on how to deal with the behaviour
- Follow up comprehensive report setting out the issues and the advices given
- Follow up sessions
- Free advice regarding the problems consulted on for 2 years
Process
During the dog behaviour consultation, the main behavioural problems presented are reviewed in detail and a positive, force-free reward-based dog training programme is agreed for you to follow through with your dog.
Aftab can be instructed on different bases A premium consultation includes a comprehensive follow-up report and two years free advice. The comprehensive report lays out the matters discussed and the re-training programme in full.
Alternatively, you may instruct Aftab on an hourly basis. This is useful for clients that need more than one and regular sessions to deal with their dog’s training needs.
Follow-up sessions are aimed to reinforce agreed strategies to expedite and ensure the behaviour modification remains on track.
Whatever your dog’s behavioural problem and training needs, observations and assessments are made in the privacy of your home. Practical dog training demonstrations are given on how best to modify your dog’s behavioural issue.
How do I find a good dog behaviour expert/trainer?
The best way is to look on websites of the following organisations:
1. International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC)
2. Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)
3. Guild of Dog Trainers (GoDT)
4. Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC)
If you are experiencing any dog behaviour problem, Aftab has written a book to help you. To Be Frank: Everything you need to know about dog behaviour, is available from all good book shops, Amazon and through this website. To Be Frank will act as a handy bible for all dog owners and dog trainers.
Alternatively, why not attend one of Aftab’s lectures on resolving dog behaviour problems?
General outcomes of the consultation
- Complete behaviour alteration
- Partial behaviour alteration
- Managing the behaviour problem as opposed to removing it
Assurances
Aftab has an excellent track record of achieving successful outcomes in modifying unwanted dog behaviours. Aftab comes highly recommended by clients who regard him as providing a quality, professional, friendly, reliable and effective service. This is supported by Aftab’s 5* review rating on Google, Yell and other review sites.
7 golden rules to a successful behaviour change
- Consistency – everyone should use the same cue and teach in the same way
- Insistency – Only ask for a behaviour when your dog is in a position to succeed. If not, you will teach your dog that he can get away with ignoring you. If you are not in a position to help your dog succeed, don’t ask for the behaviour
- Persistency – It takes a long time. So be patient. It’s not a race. It will come
- Timing – rewards should be within 2 seconds of the action
- Be a calm guide and supportive leader and help your dog make the right decisions
- Never show disapproval or annoyance
- A balanced approach – meet your dog’s essential needs 1. Physical needs, 2. Emotional needs, and 3. Mental stimulation needs
There is a long list of equipment for that is used by dog trainer. sale. Unfortunately, some of this equipment is often used incorrectly or shouldn’t be used at all! During a behaviour modification consultation, you will be shown how to use any relevant and necessary equipment effectively. Here’s a summary:
- Flexible leads – not recommended
- Shock collars – not recommended
- Water pistols – not recommended
- Clickers – some people swear by them
- Long lines – useful in recall training
- Car harness – great for safety
- Face collars – not necessary
- Muzzle – sometimes required
- Food, toys, etc. E.g. KONG – good for mental stimulation
- Indoor crates and pens – often helpful in toilet training
- Car ramps – useful for the young and old
- Toys – good for mental stimulation providing they are safe
- Whistle – useful for some dogs
- Lead, collar and identity tag – legal requirement
Remember
- Under the Control of Dogs Order 1992, all dogs must wear a collar and identity tag in a public place. The tag must show the owner’s name and address. Dog wardens can enforce this law and fines of up to £5000 can be given by the Courts for an offence.
- A dog is considered ‘under control’ if it is on a lead held by someone able to control the dog. However, dogs must be kept on a lead in designated pedestrian zones and on land where livestock is present. Councils have bye-laws to show the areas where leashing is required, such as in public parks.