Canine Coaching

"I believe the only way to truly change or train a dogs behaviour is to work with its natural instinct". If you try to go against its instincts the dog will automatically shut down and not respond to your training. There are many theories and training systems being used today but what we have to remember as dog owners is that in the wild, every dog in the pack has a position/job. This will range from the dominant Male or Female to the lowest level of sentry. The dogs that perform in a superior manner, regardless of his position in the pack will receive recognition from pack leaders. The "lower ranking" work hard to be appreciated. The strongest of the "lower ranking" are rewarded with appreciation from their seniors. Those who don't fulfil their purpose for the pack are banished or shunned. This is "pack life." So as long as the natural desires and needs of the pack and individual are provided for, they will be happy and content with their position. On this website you are going to see how I use this basic pack instinct in training dog's behaviour."

Times have changed for the dog, gone are the days they could just roam as a pack.They would do their own thing all day long and then come back to the home at night to be feed. Statistics show that there were less aggressive dog attacks 40 or 50 years ago than there is today. New control laws have been implemented and dogs now have to be under control at all times.

"I have made it my purpose in life to help you understand your dog and to how to become their pack leader. I have a high sense of commitment to this and will work with anyone that understands this commitment they have made when taking on a dog.""Each and every dog I work with and help is special the memory of which will always stay with me".

Canine Coaching has an expanding customer base, located throughout the UK (See feedback page)

Check out all the other pages on this website once you have seen the benifits of what I can do for you then the take that next step and go to the contacts us page.

How do you see your relationship with your dog?

In many cases your dog will be a much loved member of the family, any thing from 10-16 years of your lifetime. We would not dream of sending our children into adulthood without a sound education, so why do many people assume that dogs are pre-programmed with good manners?

How dog's learn?

Liken your dog's brain to a computer - give it the correct information (or push the right button) and it will work like a dream. Give the wrong information and it will be confused or won't do as you ask. Your dog is just the same. How often do you hear an owner ask their dog (as they would a child) "sit down"? In fact, in our training we will be teaching the dog to sit and down, as separate exercises. If an owner were to use "sit down" the dog would be unable to do both at once. A dog learns through repetition and reward - show the dog how to do something, and when it does it, you reward (with praise and food.) Keep repeating the exercise, put a word to it, and very soon your dog will work it out for himself and you will need to show him less, with him doing more of the work for you.

A lot of people will just put a simple lead on a dog and expect them to walk nicely, I use the lead as a tool and having the right lead helps. See the link opposite

What is your role as a dog owner?

Perhaps the answer to this question is two-fold.

A) THE HUMAN. The caring parent will provide food, grooming, shelter, exercise, veterinary care, play, training, fuss, attention, etc. This is the role that we, as humans think we owe to our dog.

B) The PACK LEADER. The dog is a pack animal. This is the way that he was created. Before he ever became a domestic pet he formed a place in his pack either by asserting his dominance or, gaining respect through his wisdom. When he moves into the "domestic" pack he needs to know where his place is in the pack (family). Your home is his den. You, your family and other animals are all part of the pack. Dogs have different temperaments and this, coupled with the attitude of the human and other members of the pack, will determine how the relationship between owner and dog will evolve. If your dog has a gentle temperament with no desire to promote his position in the pack, the relationship should be easy. However, if your dog is dominant and decides he is pack leader (the boss!!) and the humans are below him in his eyes, then this is where problems may arise.

Here at Canine Coaching we can teach you how to become the Pack Leader by using the Leadership Program.

To read the Leadership program click on the page tab above.