behaviourists in Yorkshire

My border collie is getting a getting too reactive with other dogs . I like the Ian Dunbar and Karen Pryor approach to such issues. I need to develop a strategy and action plan for supporting my dog before we take drastic action such as muzzle or severely restricting off lead play in public places.

Can any one recommend a good behaviourist within a couple of hours from Bingley, West Yorkshire?

Thanks

 

Sorry I can't recommend a behaviourist as you're a bit too far away from me but have a look on the APBC website for a qualified behaviourist local to you
http://www.apbc.org.uk

Your other option is a positive reinforcement trainer - all behaviour modification programmes rely upon training - so have a look at
http://www.apdt.co.uk

 

Thanks that is a good starting point

 

Hi, give Jane Taylor a call....Google Taylor Made Training..shes in Skipton....not so far away. she is lovely, very experienced and caring. she is a postive trainer. worth a try....good luck....

 

Forgot to add that behaviourists will normally ask that you see your vet for a full check up first so that any heath causes are ruled out

 

Thanks for the help.

I have been to see heather Stevens who runs We Train Any Dog. I am very happy afrer the second visit. Unlike most trainers/ behaviourist s she relates to the owner as well as the dog. Lots of listening, good advice, traing sytstems and a whole dog approach. What is probably best is a detailed set of notes from each session. These are not just cut and paste pieces.

Pip is responding well.

Pipsqueak

 

That's good news!

 

@pipsqueak I'm so pleased for you that you have found good help with Heather. A key skill for all trainers/behaviourists is the relationship we build with the human end of the lead - the canine end is so much easier . Good notes for the client after each session is also essential - many of us find that with the preparation, travel, 1 session and follow up report writing for both client and vet (where required) we have easily spent 4 -5 hours on a case (and people complain about our rates ).

 

@Jojo83 thanks. Unfortunateley we are constantly told to be driven by price eg supermarkets. Rarely do consumers think of the whole cost of a service to the provider.

I work in local government and the public cannot or do not want to understand the costs of our service provision.

 

Such a big deal, pleased you had a positive experience.

Likewise the nhs.

 

Double likewise NHS.

Glad it went so well. All the trainers ive used have been good too. Its seems strange to me that someone will spends hundreds on a handbag and neglect their friends welfare.