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Fun, effective dog training, advice & behaviour resolution, rooted in science based, force & fear-free methods
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Fun, effective dog training, advice & behaviour resolution, rooted in science based, force & fear-free methods
Having had my first dog at age 6 and suffering the loss of that little bundle at 7, it very quickly became the norm for me to adopt any stray dog that came my way and to set about training each one in my own rudimentary way.
Dog training was not a career option in my earlier years but I am fortunate to now have the opportunity to finally
Having had my first dog at age 6 and suffering the loss of that little bundle at 7, it very quickly became the norm for me to adopt any stray dog that came my way and to set about training each one in my own rudimentary way.
Dog training was not a career option in my earlier years but I am fortunate to now have the opportunity to finally follow my passion. Both through my main business and through my volunteer work with USPCA.
And I am so excited that you are considering Empower to be part of your dog training journey or to help you with issues that so many of our dogs develop.
At Empower, I work closely with you & your dog to build confidence, strong bonds & desired skills & behaviours.
I am a Certified Trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). In addition to having exceptionally high standards of training, it also means I use fear-free & force-free methods.
Some of the services I provide include:
At Empower, success for me is you & your dog engaging & achieving what we set out to do & having fun while we do it!
So if you want to teach your dog new skills, improve old ones, learn or help your dog overcome their big reactive or aggressive emotions, get in touch today!
The journey to obtaining this accreditation involved a series of theory & practical courses, culminating in practical & theory exams.
I am proud to have obtained a Distinction Grade.
To ensure ongoing learning, Members must undertake annual CPD.
I also currently have Level 3 Behavior with OCN
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
In a nutshell, it means not using physical pressure (ie forcing your dog into a position) to get them to do something or the use of punishment & fear (ie hitting, shouting, shaking, yanking, choke chains & similar equipment) to stop them from doing unwanted behaviours.
+R is the use of something that your dog likes, to reward them for doing a behaviour.
Science tells us that the use of +R encourages dogs (& other animals inc humans!) to repeat the behaviours in order to earn more. In training, food is frequently used initially as most dogs are strongly motivated by it & it speeds up the learning process.
Tiny but multiple amounts are used. To avoid unwanted weight gain during training, I always recommend you deduct the amounts used from your pooch's daily food allowance.
As new behaviours become ingrained I show you how to fade the food treats, or replace them with verbal & what we call life rewards (ie things our dogs love such as play, sniffing, chasing).
Mainly at my premises, your premises if required or online.
The main equipment & essentials that I recommend are:
- harness or collar.
- lead (no choke chains, slip leads etc). Retractable leads are not ideal for training.
- more treats than you think are necessary ie lots! Tiny ones that your dog loves. Eg. chicken, cheese, hotdogs, blueberries, dry dog food etc.
- poo bags.
- dress for the weather.
- patience.
There's no 1 size fits all.
The number of sessions you'll need will depend on factors such as what training is needed, what the issue(s) are if relevant, how long your dog has been doing current behaviours, how quickly your dog learns, how much time you can commit to home practice & your budget of course.
As a rule of thumb I advise my clients to expect to need at least 3 sessions (though it's often more or less!)
Get in touch for more information or to book.
You can do that on this site or by Whatsapp, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook. Or a good old fashioned phone call!
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