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Behaviour Consultations

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Dog Behaviour Consultation 

 

Professional Assessment & Treatment Plans

 

When your dog's behaviour is causing stress or safety concerns, a professional behaviour consultation provides the expertise you need to understand what's happening and how to address it effectively.

 

What is a Behaviour Consultation?

A behaviour consultation is a comprehensive assessment where we identify the underlying causes of your dog's behavioural challenges and create a customised treatment plan.

 

Unlike basic training, behaviour consultations address complex issues that often stem from fear, anxiety, medical conditions, or environmental factors.

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Our Consultation Process

 

Initial Assessment

We conduct a thorough evaluation of your dog's behaviour, medical history, and environment.

This includes observing your dog's body language and stress signals while gathering detailed information about when, where, and how the behaviours occur.

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Root Cause Analysis

We identify the emotional and environmental triggers driving the behaviour, rather than just addressing symptoms. Understanding why your dog is behaving this way is increadibly important for creating realistic and sustainable behavioural improvements.

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Customised Treatment Plan

 

You'll receive a detailed, written behaviour modification plan with step-by-step instructions tailored to your dog's specific needs and your household situation.

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Ongoing Support

Follow-up contact and guidance to help you implement the plan successfully and adjust techniques as needed.

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Common Issues We Address

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Fear and Anxiety-Related Behaviours:

  • Separation anxiety and destructive behaviour when alone

  • Fear-based aggression toward people or other dogs

  • Noise phobias and environmental fears

  • Generalised anxiety and stress-related behaviours

 

Reactive and Aggressive Behaviors:

  • Leash reactivity and barrier frustration

  • Resource guarding around food, toys, or spaces

  • Inter-dog household conflicts

  • Defensive behaviours during handling or grooming

 

Compulsive and Repetitive Behaviors:

  • Excessive spinning, tail chasing, or shadow chasing

  • Compulsive digging or destructive chewing

  • Self-directed behaviors like excessive licking

  • Repetitive pacing or attention-seeking behaviours

 

Household Management Issues:

  • House training difficulties in adult dogs

  • Inappropriate elimination due to stress or medical issues

  • Excessive barking or vocalization

  • Escape behaviours 

 

Life Transitions:

  • Preparing dogs for new babies or family changes

  • Introducing new pets to the household

  • Helping senior dogs adjust to physical or cognitive changes

 

Consultation

 

In-Person consultations are conducted at our Benoni facility where we can observe your dog in a controlled environment and demonstrate techniques effectively.

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What's Included

  • Comprehensive behavioral assessment (approximately 2 hours)

  • Detailed written behaviour modification plan

  • Demonstration of techniques and management strategies

  • Follow-up support via email and watsapp

  • Working with your veterinarian to ensure medical factors are addressed as part of a complete treatment approach.

 

Important Notes

 

Success depends on consistent implementation of the behaviour modification plan. Many behavioural issues require ongoing management and patience, as changing established behaviours takes time. We work closely with your veterinarian when medical factors may be contributing to behavioural problems.

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Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to schedule your behaviour consultation. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes, so don't wait if your dog's behaviour is causing stress or safety concerns.

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Consultation fees vary based complexity. Contact us for current pricing and to discuss your specific situation.

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