Certified Dog Behaviorist: online worldwide or in person in Koh Samui, Thailand
Does your dog have one or more behaviors that seem inappropriate, that strain your relationship with him or are difficult to manage on a daily basis?
Are you planning to adopt a new pet?
As a Certified Dog Behaviorist, I offer online or in home behavioral assessments and provide a tailored training plan to help you and your dog manage challenging situations.
My rehabilitation work is based on a deep understanding of your dog’s needs, using only force free methods and positive reinforcement techniques, no punishment or aversive tools.
When should you consult a Dog Behaviorist?
If your dog:
- is reactive to other dogs or other animals,
- is anxious or has fears,
- does ressource guarding,
- jumps on people,
- chases joggers, motorbikes or bicycles,
- is reactive to strangers,
- struggles with manipulations or treatments,
- barks excessively,
- destroys shoes or furniture,
- has separation anxiety,
- eliminates indoors,
- eats everything on the street.
A Dog Behaviorist can also help when you are planning to:
- adopt an adult dog or a puppy,
- move home or abroad,
- adopt a new pet,
- have a baby…
Your dog may react instinctively, in line with his ethological reality (chase, hunt, defend himself). He may also adopt a given behavior in response to a recurrent situation, in this case, it is a form of learning. Your four legged companion adjusts as best as he can to the environment he is placed in. And sometimes, his reactions are not acceptable to us humans. This is where the intervention of a “dog communication” specialist, who can decipher and translate your dog’s behavior, becomes truly meaningful.
My perspective as a Dog Behaviorist allows me to:
- observe your dog’s behavior,
- take note of his interactions with other dogs,
with you and with other people, - understand why he chooses this specific behavior,
- set up a behavioral rehabilitation protocol,
- help you regain a peaceful daily life.
Behavior assessment, sessions and rates
A medical consultation with your veterinarian prior to any appointment is strongly recommended.
Behavioral assessment
Duration: 2 hours session & summary email.
Theoretical session.
By appointment online worldwilde (not avaible for all cases), or in person in Koh Samui at your home.
In the presence of all adult members of the household.
This assessment must precede the first session.
Summary sent by email within 72 hours.
In French or English.
During this assessment, I gather the information needed to draw up a report, and I observe your pet in his living environment and in simulated situations, if necessary.
I will explain the basics of dog behavior and dog communication, I will suggest adjustments in terms of environment setup, enrichment, physical and mental activities… with the goal of meeting your dog’s needs and ensuring his well being.
Rate: 3,500 THB / 100 €
Behavior session
Duration: 1 hour session.
Theoretical and practical session.
By appointment online worldwide (not avaible for all cases), or in person in Koh Samui at your home or at an agreed location.
The first session must be preceded by the assessment.
The number of sessions can’t be determined in advance.
In French or English.
I will assist you in implementing tailored exercises for your dog, providing you with the necessary tools to start and maintain his behavioral rehabilitation.
First, I will demonstrate the exercise to you, then guide you, providing corrections when needed.
With a focus on patience and consistency, I will ensure that you are on the right track to address your dog’s specific needs and help him progress in a positive direction.
Rate: 1,500 THB / 45 €
These services do not provide a diagnosis and do not replace a consultation with a veterinarian,
nor the work of any other animal professional.
Is my dog dominant?
Dominance and submission in dogs are controversail topics.
The concept of dominance, developed in 1947 by German scientist Rudolf Schenkel after studying a pack of wolves in captivity rather than in their natural environment, has since been refuted.
David L. Mech, an American zoologist who had supported this study, retracted it in 1999 after studying wolves in the wild.
As for the dog’s desire to dominate humans, this is impossible, as it can only be exercised between individuals of the same species.
We can only speak of dominance between dogs when they live together and after analyzing their various daily interactions.
To learn more about this, you can read Barry Eaton’s book “Dominance, myth or reality”.
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