happy dogs, happy owners since 2014
learn how to walk in a pleasant and relaxed manner
Walking with a relaxed leash
Here you will clearly notice where DOGGUIDANCE differs from many traditional dog coaches.
To learn to walk with your dog, we do not use unethical techniques and tools such as: gentle leaders, haltis, slip chains, collars, punishment techniques, which often lead to a lot of confusion, stress, pain, insecure and reactive behavior.
But we opt for an ethically responsible approach in which your dog is given free choice and exploration opportunities. This is often the key to a confident dog!
Come by and let's go for a walk together. In most cases I manage to show you how you can walk without your dog pulling.
If I don't succeed, there will probably be some work on socializing the dog first, because otherwise the dog will still be too distracted by unknown/new stimuli.
Price for new clients: €45 per walking session
Price for existing clients: €35 per walking session
(as a follow-up to previous consultations)
*Prices include 21% VAT;
During the walking session, I will, if desired, provide observations or pointers. For new clients, this provides a natural introduction to my working method; existing clients build on previous consultations.
Duration: allow at least an hour for the walking session.
The session may have to end early due to unexpected circumstances (the dog is very easily overstimulated; weather conditions; an unusually high number of walkers or cyclists; etc.). Under no circumstances will the dog be "forced." It has been proven that this will never work. If the walking session has to be stopped early, the price will be halved.
Walking sessions can take place at the walking track in Waregem (see map), or on location (additional travel costs €0.45/km, there and back).
Socialization
Socialization is learning to cope with unknown stimuli (visual, audio, etc.) and has nothing to do with teaching dogs to be social as many coaches claim. As group animals, all dogs (just like humans) are social animals from birth...
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This can either be done in Waregem (hiking trail near DogGuidance; 2 min. from the E17 highway exit)
or we can meet at an agreed location.
You can also leave the socialization entirely to me (in the difficult initial phase). This option is ideal for owners who struggle with a sensitive dog or who have little time to structurally build or maintain socialization independently and who want a well-socialized dog.
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The duration of such a program can vary greatly, from 2 to 6 months, and is highly dependent on personal preferences, the dog's background, etc.
Contact me for a personalized quote.