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Behaviour modification therapy, is the process used to solve behaviour related problems.
Our definition of a behaviour problem is: When the dogs state of mind prevents it from functioning normally in day to day life.
Common behaviour problems that we specialize in resolving:
- Dog to Handler Aggression
- Dog to Dog Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Soiling in the House
- Excessive Barking
- Snapping and Nipping
- Chewing
- Destructive Behaviours
- Jumping Up
- Running Away
- Car Sickness,
and many, many more.
Behaviour issues and problems don't simply go away on their own, they more often than not manifest into huge and potentially lethal problems for the owner and neighborhood.
Just like a ticking time bomb, you don't know when it is going to go off, but you can be assured that it will!
Until now when a behaviour problem was suspected it was normal to go to an obedience club to try and sort out the issues. Sadly, the simple fact is very few club instructors have the necessary training and skills to solve complex or even simple behavioural issues. Behavioural problems should be dealt with by a professional, but that doesn't mean that you have to come to us as there are many qualified behaviourists around. It's fair to say many veterinarians do not have a great deal of understanding in relation to behavioural issues, that is why some specialist veterinary behaviourists are available.
The difference between an Applied Behaviourist and a Veterinary Behaviourist.
Veterinary behaviourists (who are veterinarians that have specialised) generally use drugs to try to solve behaviour issues, but once the drug is removed the problem behaviours often return, leaving the owner little option other than returning the dog to drug therapy, putting it down or better still, consulting with an applied behaviourist.
An applied behaviourist is not a veterinarian and therefore not permitted to prescribe drugs and hence must seek alternative methods to solve behaviour problems. Because of this, an applied behaviourist often includes retraining in the approach to the problem, thus achieving success without the use of drugs.
In many cases problem behaviours are simply extinguished by use of the superior training methods used by the Victorian Dog Training Academy. Our approach to behaviour modification makes finding solutions to your dog’s problems a priority. We approach your dog’s behaviour problem by examining the stimulus and its cause, and then adjusting our training methodology accordingly.
Behaviour Modification Therapy
Our behaviour modification sessions usually take around two-three hours, and during this time an extensive history, questionnaire and assessment will be conducted. (It may be helpful for you to take the time prior to your session to compile a detailed list of the day to day activities of your pet/s. This should include everything that you do with your pet/s from the time you wake up in the morning, to the time you go to bed in the evening! This includes everything your dog/s eats, treats and all!) Once this has been completed we can then give you all of the information you need to implement the changes required to modify your pet’s behaviour.
We look forward to meeting with you, and helping you to overcome the issues and problems that you have with your pet/s.
Call now for to book your counselling session with a Victorian Dog Training Academy applied behaviour counsellor
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