Common terms
WHAT IS REACTIVITY?
REACTIVITY IS A FEAR OR AGGRESSION BASED REACTION TO STIMULATION. EG DOGS, CARS, PEOPLE OR LOUD OBJECTS.
What is desensitisation
CONDITIONING A DOG TO ASSOCIATE POSITIVITY WITH AN EVENT OR OBJECT THAT HAS PREVIOULSY CAUSED FEAR OR AGGRESSION.
WHAT IS RECALL TRAINING?
IT IS TEACHING YOUR DOG TO COME BACK TO YOU WHEN NEEDED/WANTED.
WHAT IS A DUO WALK?
A DUO WALK IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE 2 DOG HOUSEHOLDS AND DOGS WHO LIVE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF EACH OTHER. THE DOGS MUST BE FRIENDLY TOWARDS EACH OTHER SO IF YOUR DOG HAS A FRIEND, THIS WALK IS FOR YOU.
WHAT IS PUPPY TRAINING?
PUPPY TRAINING CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR PUPPY, IT CAN INCLUDE TOILET TRAINING\RECALL TRAINING\PUPPY MANNERS ETC.
WHAT IS A "HOME ALONE CHECK IN"?
WE ALL HAVE TIMES WHEN WE NEED TO LEAVE THE DOG HOME ALONE. DURING THESE TIMES MAHU MUTTS CAN DROP AROUND TO YOUR PLACE AND DO THINGS SUCHS AS ENSURE YOUR DOG IS TOLIETED, HAS WATER AND IS COMFORTABLE. AN UPDATE AND/OR PHOTO CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH REASSURANCE YOUR CANINE COMPANION IS DOING WELL.
WHAT IS A HOME ASSESSMENT?
A HOME ASSESSMENT IS A HOME VISIT DESIGNED TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR A NEW FAMILY MEMBER. EG DOG-PROOFING, PLANNING FOR INTEGRATION ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE EXISTING PETS IN THE HOME.
WHAT IS RESOURCE GUARDING?
RESOURCE GUARDING IS WHEN A DOG DEFENDS, SOMETIMES AGGRESSIVELY, AN OBJECT, AN AREA, A PERSON, FOOD, WATER AND EVEN OTHER DOGS.
WHAT IS CONFIDENCE BUILDING TRAINING?
THIS TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH YOUR NERVOUS AND/OR ANXIOUS DOG. THESE EXERCISES CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH YOUR DOG.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I book a service?
THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO GET IN CONTACT, YOU CAN CHOOSE THE WAY THAT SUITS YOU BEST! USE THE CONTACT FORM ON THE WEBSITE, CALL US, EMAIL OR JUST DROP US A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK.
What is your cancellation policy?
WE UNDERSTAND THAT SITUATIONS CAN CHANGE SO CANCELLATIONS ARE ACCEPTED UP TO 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION. IF THE SESSION IS CANCELLED LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION THEN PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL. THIS IS SO WE CAN REMAIN A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL BUSINESS.
is it ever too late to begin training?
like people, dogs can always learn new tricks! all they need is the right guidance and support.
WHAT GEAR WILL MY DOG NEED?
WHATEVER YOUR DOG IS USED TO IS PERFECT. THE MORE FAMILIAR THE GEAR THE MORE COMFORTABLE THEY WILL FEEL.
CAN I GET A ONE OFF SERVICE?
THERE ARE NO MINIMUM REQUIRED SESSIONS. PICK AND CHOOSE WHAT SUITS YOU!