Did you know that ANY - one can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist? The industry is unregulated - someone does not need to go university. Whichever behaviourist you work with make sure they work alongside vets as many problem behaviours can include pain.
Some people still suggest punitive and aversive methods.. these can compromise your pets physical and mental health. While social media can be helpful, thousands of Facebook likes doesn’t mean that the persons comments are valid, safe, and rooted in science. This is why it’s important to ask questions about what trainers would do if your dogs get things right and what they do if they get it wrong.
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Why download this guide?​
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• Learn what questions to ask a prospective behaviourist
• Spot red flags that suggest a trainer or behaviourist is using outdated methods that can cause more harm than good
• Be in the know - remember you can’t reverse upset caused to your dog by an unqualified ‘expert’
• Avoid wasting time and money
• Get the support you need with a trainer and behaviourist that’s right for you and your family

You can read more about behaviour and training in this paper.

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