Choosing a dog to join your family
Are you considering welcoming a dog into your heart and home? I can help you choose the right breed for you family.
There are a wealth of considerations and things to do before they arrive home. I can guide you through step by step so you set off on the right start.
The right companion for you and your family
If you are thinking about welcoming a dog into your heart and home Lisa can help you every step of the way. There are a lot of considerations such as the breed that may be the right fit for you and your family and if you can meet their breed specific needs.
Sadly, many dogs end up in rescue shelters, not because they are naughty dogs but because their behaviour does not fit with what a family can offer.
There can be so many things to think about from whether the breeder is ethical, the health challenges certain breeds can have, what breed to choose. You want the best for your new family member.
It can be an exciting time and you're doing your best to get it right. If you'd like support, Lisa can help provide you with all the information you will need so you have clarity and the nerves turn to excited jitters instead!
What can Lisa help with?
-Help you understand different breeds and what would be the best fit for you
-Discussing health and behavioural considerations of breeds so you know what to expect so you can make an informed decision
-How to set up your home to be dog friendly
-Questions about neutering
-Advice on how to habituate your puppy to handling from people including the vets and groomers, to help prevent your puppy from being scared and reactive later on
-What socialisation is and how to avoid any pitfalls in it which can cause psychological damage to your puppy
-A list of equipment to invest in so you’re not wasting money later on
-Questions on toilet training, crate training, and how to prevent nipping and chewing is all covered too
-What chews and toys to pick and avoid
-How to work with the right breeder and avoid puppy farmers
-What questions to ask a breeder
- Any questions you'd like to ask and any concerns you have.
There is a lot of equipment on the market and it can be hard to choose the right items to purchase. There is also a lot of advice on the internet from so called ‘behavourists and trainers’ that is outdated, dangerous, comprimises welfare and can affect the bond you have with your dog negatively.The training and behaviour industry, currently is a a bit of a free for all meaning that someone can do a £10 groupon course and call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist.
I will provide you with the knowledge that you need to make sure your puppy is happy, safe and can learn. We use techniques that kind and are rooted in science.
How does it work
We can talk in person if you are local to St Albans or over zoom.
Why choose me?
I have a passion for dogs. I’ll provide you with all the support you need about the problem you’re coming to me with. I want to give you and your family all the tools to help you feel confident in training your dog.
Our Prices
Prices
A one hour zoom session is £149. A face to face session is £170.
If you live 5 miles out of St Albans there is a £1 travel surcharge per mile each way.
If this is out of budget the online Polite Pup Club has a wealth of resources on choosing the right dog for you and your family.
