Service – Behavior Modification
Behavior modification is not a synonym of training. It involves a much more in-depth grasp of the dog’s psyche.
“Training” unfortunately, is not the answer for most behavior problems. Understanding our dog’s emotional and physical status and their ABC’s (Antecedents, Behaviors, Consequences), is creating a link to their motivations and personality, the very first block for building a solution that lasts.
Rather than just correct the “misbehaviors”, we aim to discover the reason for the dog’s motivations and mold their responses into more desirable behaviors.
Some behavior problems need a different approach. Behavioral medicine through veterinary prescription is sometimes necessary to open a window of opportunity towards your dog’s treatment. We take this very seriously and would assess and diagnose each case on individual basis, monitoring medically and behaviorally to evaluate improvements.
There’s a variety of behavioral conditions that can be identified such as anxiety (generalized or situational), fear, compulsive behavior and aggression (dog to dog, dog to people, or both).
Aggression is understandably one of the most concerning behavioral problems. Lack of socialization (5-16 weeks of age); early neutering or spaying (before 7 months old); traumatic events or genetics could be the causes for aggression to appear at some point of your dog’s life. Some others may be medically related: metabolic diseases (hypothyroidism); painful conditions (hip dysplasia, fractures, etc.); neurological problems (brain tumors, specific breed issues, etc.). We always recommend a vet check to discard an ongoing medical situation.