Predation/ chase Training

A force free method of teaching to stop your dog from chasing

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Predation Substitute Training

Your dog chases other things that move.
You have had that heart stopping moment when your dog disappears into the distance!
Every walk makes you feel anxious – just in case something might happen
Your recall works in the garden and in the house but never works when your dog is out in the countryside.
You want to build your relationship with your dog to have outside fun together – you don’t know how.
You have loads of questions about “why your dog chases ?”but you don’t know who to ask or where to go to train.

I have trained with Simone Mueller who is the Predation Substitute Lead. Her teaching methods are about giving your dog an opportunity to learn through “ a motivation-based and need-oriented training program, designed to stop uncontrolled predatory chasing and to provide safe outlets for your dog’s natural predatory energy.
We start with management and prevention and then build the tools to help you and your dog. She explains that “predation is a behaviour chain consisting of several parts that merge into each other and that are intrinsically reinforcing for your dog. They include orientation in the environment, stalking, creeping towards prey, chasing, grab-biting, kill-biting, possessing, dissecting, and consuming.”

Learning to harness your dog’s desire to chase is imperative as it has the potential to cause death or injury to your dog and others.
All dogs have the potential to chase joggers, bikes, children, wildlife, livestock, cats and every dog’s favourite, the squirrel.
Some breeds are more movement driven than others.
We can, however, teach them safer and alternative behaviours that fulfil their needs and make your walks more fun and enjoyable.
Discover how to support your dog with new learning through training games that prevent your dog from chasing; what to do if they’ve already experienced the thrill of a chase and how to make training fun and effective while out on your walks.

At no time will any livestock or wildlife will be put in danger or under the slightest duress.

What next?

If you are interested in booking your training with me, could you please complete the case history form. I will then contact you to discuss your dogs case history and invite you to book a block of training to help you and your dog.

Teaching is offered in packages of Bronze, Silver and Gold. Please contact me for further details. You can select your package and then we can book your block of training

I work in blocks of 4 lessons and provide support in between the lessons.

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Case History Form

Please fill in the details below and click ‘Submit’

Client Name

Address

Email

Tel No:

Breed:

DOB of your dog:

Gender of Dog:

Is your dog Neutered or Spayed? Is your dog Neutered or Spayed? Yes No

Vets Name and Address:

Vets Telephone No:

When was the last vet check?

Does your dog show any physical imbalances, ie limping, avoiding certain textures on the floor

Is your dog itching?

Is your dog having any upset tummies and messy poops?

Does your dog have any known allergies or food intolerances?

What are your dog’s eating habits like? Are they eating well, or picky with foods / textures?

Has there been any coat change? i.e. rougher patch / waves in coat?

Is your dog avoiding being touched anywhere?

Have there been any changes in hormones, i.e. castrated / hormone chip / season?

Does your dog show any compulsive behaviours? i.e. shadow chasing, catching flies etc.?

Have there been any changes recently in your dog’s home environment? i.e. new

dog, baby, dog movement, anybody moving in or out etc.

How long does your dog have to stay alone? Are they really comfortable to be left alone? i.e. do they eat food/ snacks while alone? Please put up a camera to assess their body language

How is your dog’s quality of sleep? Does your dog have the opportunity to sleep deeply for at least 90 minutes at a time several times a day?

Are there any Stress factors in your dogs life? i.e. visitors, unpleasant encounters with other dogs, resource guarding behaviour

Does your dog have any behaviours that suggest they are anxious, fearful or have a phobia. Please describe

Is your dog noise sensitive? Please describe the types of noises and what does your dog do?

What does your dog’s schedule look like?

Are there regular visits at the training classes /groomer’s /vet’s / dog field ?

Are there long walks with other dogs regularly (dog walker?)?

Is your dog alone in a kennel/garden/ house regularly for longer periods?

What does your dog’s average walk look like? Length, How often? Location? time of day,

Does your dog encounter wildlife?

Do you have young children and what is their timetable?

Is there a time of day when your dog’s predatory desire is more prominent?