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Train Your Dog the Walkabout Way |
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Introducing the Teaching Dogs Teaching dogs cannot be taught to do this job, they have a natural skill and then using our experience, are encouraged to supervise the dogs. These dogs all have an ability to help dogs whatever the problem, even if it is to let off steam in a safe and secure environment. One thing they are not is aggressive - they don't need to be as they are calm and confident in the knowledge that they know what they are doing. This is backed up by their owners who are able to read a situation and then help you learn and understand what is going on. For example, unless the dog is a young puppy under 3 months old, they are not playing, merely sorting out the hierarchy within the group and their position in it. They are learning for the future and practicing bite inhibition with each other. Then as they get older, this develops into a "joust" for which bitch or dog they can choose. Our teaching dogs, especially the "mums" know just how far to allow this to go and when it should be stopped. Working within our groups we see all the differing pack behaviours and are pleased to be able to share this with you. Using no aggression, just calm and assertive presence, our team are here to help.
Here are some of our team:
Sadly we have to report that we lost Katie at the end of July 2010 - another of our team who will be greatly missed.
As you can see most of our teachers are older, that is because they have the experience to help. You will also often meet some of our other calm and balanced dogs who are called upon to support the group. Ideally all dogs need balance to ensure a long happy and healthy life and whilst not everyone wants a dog that will go off and sort out other dog's problems, it is a privilege to share our lives with these dogs. We regularly hold workshops to assess dogs teaching abilities - why not contact us to have your dog assessed if you feel it may have the qualities to help or perhaps to understand why your dog does what it does. Call us now to find out more. |
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