As laws get tougher on dog ownership, we hear more and more cases on TV and in the newspapers of dogs biting the hand that feeds them. Far too many dogs are abandoned or put to sleep every year for showing normal instinctive behaviour. Whilst many dogs live happily in our environment, others are confused as to what we require of them. They are very good at reading human body language, and although many owners don’t realise it they are constantly sending out the wrong signals to their dog. This can cause the dog to become stressed, which in turn can lead to problem behaviour.

Dogs can show stress in many ways, and most owners may just think they’ve got a mad dog that jumps all over people, chews the house when they are out, maybe shows aggression when he doesn’t get his own way etc, etc. We interpret this as bad behaviour, but it is really just normal canine  behaviour exibited in the wrong way.

It’s time to take responsibility for your dog’s education.

In order to correct most behavioural problems you, as the owner, need to learn how to communicate with your dog in a way in which he understands and enjoys.

I can teach you how to do this.

My name is Natalie, I have lived and worked with dogs for most of my life and have learned a great deal from hands on experience. I’ve worked for the RSPCA and other rescue centres, as well as learning from top behaviourists like John Rogerson, Angela Stockdale and Shaun Ellis.

I have also taken courses on canine psychology, advanced training, behaviour counselling which included behaviour modification programmes, separation problems, fears & phobias, dog/dog aggression, dog/human aggression, obedience training, tracking, detection and hearing dog work.

I understand that problem behaviour needs to be looked at in depth by going beyond the realms of treating the symptoms and looking for the root cause of the problem, so that it doesn’t re-surface at a later date. My methods are reward based and my purpose is to enhance the quality of life for both you and your dog.

I offer one to one training and give help and advice in many different types of behavioural problems in dogs of all ages.

Consultations can last up to 2hrs and cost around £40 depending on mileage. Afterwards a behaviour modification program will be emailed to you and advice  given over the telephone for as long as is needed.

I also offer weekly sessions on basic training at £12 an hour conducted in the comfort of your own home.

So whether you need help with basic training or more specific behavioural problems, please give me a call on 07730 612452 or email me at Nat@Paw-behaviour.co.uk  I look forward to hearing from you.

In 2008 over 96,872 dogs were abandoned and picked up as strays, 6,710 were killed simply because of a lack of new homes - at least one dog every 80 minutes dies because humans have let them down.This figure will never reflect the amount of dogs lives that are lost due to behaviour related deaths.That figure is far higher than you could ever imagine. Please don’t let your dog end up this way because of a lack of training!

Areas covered – Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Newent, Corse Lawn, Stroud and parts of The Forest of Dean.