ABOUT MUTT STRUT

Train your dog with a science based method, equipping both you and your dog with the 'tools' to permanently change unwanted behaviours and negative emotions.

 

Using positive reinforcement helps your dog feel more secure and safe, and promotes their mental wellbeing, enabling you both to enjoy life together. 

 

Regardless of your dogs size, breed or lifestyle, whether they need some help with obedience training or more complex behavioural needs, I can help you both.

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All of my training is force free - meaning I do not hurt, scare or intimidate your dog! 'Positive training' is not a scientific term - it is however, a science-based and proven method to help your dog learn and grow.

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• I DO use positive reinforcement to encourage behaviours we like.

• I DON'T use aversives to discourage behaviour we don't like.

• I DO put myself in your dogs shoes, to fully understand how they see the world.

• I DON'T over expose or force your dog into situations they are fearful of.

• I DO build a relationship with your dog, based on trust and respect.

• I DON'T push your dog over their threshold, or rush them into 'hitting goals'

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Dogs are excellent at showing us how they feel, through their body language - when a dog is constantly punished or 'corrected' for showing their emotions, fear and anxiety increase which can soon pose a serious bite risk.

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The following examples of punishment based training, have not only been found to be the least effective methods, but can often make the issue much worse.

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• 'Corrections' or 'lead pops' when your dog pulls on the lead.

• Using a choke chain, prong collar or e-collar that causes pain.

• Kneeing your dog when they jump up.

• Rubbing your dogs nose in wee if they have an accident in the house.

• Using a pet corrector spray.

• Pinching, poking, or jabbing your dog in the side with your fingers.

• 'Nudging' your dog in the side to get their attention.

• Pinning or restraining your dog on their back or side.

 

The above examples MAY stop the unwanted behaviour in the moment, in fact they often do, however:

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Does this get to the root cause of the behaviour?

Does this promote a trusting and strong relationship with your dog?

Will this prevent the same behaviour in the future?

 

In short, no.

 

But, what if:

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We redirect unwanted behaviours and reward the ones we love?

We stop putting our dogs in situations that frighten, overwhelm and trigger them?

We build a loving and trusting relationship with our dogs, with clear boundaries?

 

Positive training is a powerful tool to change your dogs unwanted behaviours AND promote a life-long, healthy relationship with them too!