THEORY AND PRACTICE COURSES
OF EDUCATION AND OBEDIENCE
(advanced level)
AGE: from 6 to 12 months and
over
PURPOSE: to teach a dog the rules of social
behaviour, and to willingly and always obey all the owner's commands
SESSION LENGTH: a minimum of 3 months
During the session the dog will learn to obey all commands while
on the leash and off.
This session is developed in conjunction with the owners, and is extended
to all members of the family in order for all to learn a common and coherent
language.
If the dog displays some behaviour problems, he will
be assigned to participate in sessions in which solutions will be provided
for these problems.
COURSES FOR PROVIDING SOLUTIONS
TO BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS
PURPOSE: the resolution
of behaviour problems
SESSION LENGTH: varies (each case may be different)
The way to resolve a problem that usually can ruin
the relationship between dog and owner (and sometimes between dog owner and
neighbours too!) has to be developed together with the owner to eliminate
any miscommunication between him and his dog.
Some examples of behaviour problems:
The dog:
- deposits dirt around the house
- destroys things
- snarls and growls
- bites
- barks and howls continuously
- display fear
- jumps on people
- attacks
- runs away
