Dogs are family, and struggling with problem behaviour can take its toll on your relationship with your dog, as well as making life difficult and sometimes upsetting for all involved (dogs included). Any dog can have problems; whether they are a rescue with a difficult past, or a puppy with the perfect start. Sometimes despite our best efforts, things can go wrong.
Ruffmutz is here to help and support you and your dog, judgement free. I will work with you to create a realistic behaviour modification plan tailored to your individual circumstance, using years of hands-on experience and knowledge.
In-home Consultations
Behaviour sessions are always done with you present. I believe that this is a much more effective way to show you the training needed! All initial consultations will last a minimum of 90mins to ensure we have enough time to do a full assessment, and so that I can demonstrate any immediately relevant training methods with you.
Dependent on the situation and the problems your dog is struggling with, I always ask for a commitment to a minimum of a 4x session package. This is particularly essential in the case of anything involving aggression or reactivity. Training sessions may be completed in-person at your home, or a combination of at your home and online. This is to ensure I can give you the right level of support, to help you with any issues that may develop along the way, as well as to help you keep progressing in the right direction! If a written training plan and report is required, these are available for an additional fee.
To start the process or for more information, please get in touch using the form below or click here.
Information to Note
Please be aware that in the case of sudden change in behaviour, severe anxiety, or aggression-related behaviour, I may ask that you have your dog health checked with your vet to rule out any medical issues contributing to the behaviour. I may also ask for a referral from your vet to work with you.
I feel that dog training should be a positive experience for both you and your dog. I use reward based methods as I believe these are fairer for your dog, ultimately create a stronger relationship, and foster trust between dogs and their owners. I do not advocate the use of shock/prong/choke/spray collars, nor will I use rank reduction or dominance-based techniques.
Rescue Support
I am more than happy to work alongside you and a rescue centre if there is a training plan/post-adoption plan in place that you need support with. I also have experience working alongside rescue centres and volunteers who may need extra help with dogs in their care.
Please get in touch to enquire about rescue support. I currently work alongside Kelpie Welfare UK to offer post-adoption support, and support for fosterers.
Enquire about a Behaviour Consultation
I don’t book behaviour consultations without prior discussion. This is to ensure you can get the most from your session, in the most stress-free way possible for all humans and dogs involved.
If you would like to enquire about a behaviour consultation for your dog, please fill in this contact form. I will be in touch with you for further information.
Please note that I do not do phone consultations (I am usually out training dogs!). You are welcome to contact me via WhatsApp to leave a voicenote with any questions or additional details if that is easier for you.
For the safety of everyone concerned, you must inform me at the time of enquiry if your dog has ever shown any aggression, either out in public or within the home environment. This includes any bite history. Having full information ensures that safety measures can be put in place prior to the session in order to minimise any risk, and avoid unnecessary stress to any people, to your own dog, or to others.
Behaviour Consultation Enquiry Form
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