We never expect our clients to immediately understand complex behaviour, or even to produce the world’s best obedience!
But, in terms of basic needs of a dog, these are the same non-negotiable standards that we also require of ourselves with our dogs:
✨appropriate body weight✨
Do not allow your dog to become fat! Obesity shaves years off a dog’s life and causes daily discomfort.
We also expect you to provide a suitable diet for your dog, as we do for ours. Dogs aren’t cheap – saving a few hundred a year on your dog’s food will cost you a few thousand a year in unnecessary vet bills.
✨biological fulfilment✨
Expecting our dogs to heel for miles and hold Place for hours is unfair if they aren’t also being enriched. Appropriate outlets for play & stimulation are essential! Whether you like it or not, you need to dedicate time to entertaining your dog, especially if you have a working breed (which you probably do if you’re reading this).
✨patience & commitment✨
Behavioural modification takes ages. Improving obedience takes ages. Transforming your dog from a nightmare into a joy especially takes ages. Listen carefully to our advice, do your homework, and remember there are no quick fixes*
If you do all of these basics to a high standard, you’ll be fine!
*although do draw a line – if your current trainer is telling you that your Frenchie will be reactive for years or your spaniel will pull on the lead until they’re 4, bin that trainer 😂
