Rachael Claire - Dog Behaviour

30/11/2024

🖤 Flash Sale Behaviour Programme Deal Alert! 🖤

Get 50% OFF in-person 3 month behaviour programmes for East Lancashire dog owners!

As I'm building towards my Clinical Animal Behaviour assessment I need cases where I can film our sessions for submission

Therefore I'll give you 50% off for your assistance 💸

Cases taken:
Stranger/visitor reactivity
Resource guarding
Aggression
Noise phobias
Generalised anxiety
Travel issues

Hurry, only 3 spots available! Book a free strategy call to see if we'll be a good fit for the programme https://RachaelClaireBehaviour.as.me/PhoneConsultation

Programmes start January 📅

25/10/2024

📢 NOW TAKING ON ALL BEHAVIOUR CASES
(Except dog reactivity...Pablo is no stooge)

I'm going to be applying for my full Clinical Animal Behaviour licence next year and am looking for different behaviour case studies

Either Ribble Valley for in person, or remote across Europe

If your dog struggles with:
😖 Noise sensitivity
🏃‍♂️ Stranger/visitor reactivity
🦴Resource guarding
🚗Car phobia
🏠Excessive barking in the house
I can help!

I don't have messenger so please email [email protected] or book in a free strategy call - https://RachaelClaireBehaviour.as.me/PhoneConsultation

You may be able to claim the cost of your programme if behaviour modification is covered on your pet insurance 👌

23/10/2024

Not one to blow my own trumpet, but I'm giving myself this one 🥳

We're delighted to welcome Rachael Claire (and the gorgeous Pablo) to the APBC!

Rachael's next step will be to work towards Full membership and you can find out more about our assessment process here: https://bit.ly/47YgBMe

02/11/2023

Heroes 🫶🏼

04/10/2023

When Mac started his separation training in June we started just by getting him used to his owners walking towards the door, at which point he would try and block their exit

Here he is today at the end of his 10 MINUTE ABSENCE alone in the house 🤩

He rarely moves a muscle from start to finish now, and if he does it's to settle on the sofa and never to block the door

If you would like to start 2024 by tackling your dog's separation anxiety email [email protected]. Now taking bookings for January 💫

15/09/2023

Dangerous dog legislation isn't working.

If it was we wouldn't be seeing dog bites increasing year on year.

Banning breeds makes them more desirable as status dogs.

The answer is investing in education. And in legislating breeding.

If politicians would spend any time talking to experts in the field, rather than having kneejerk reactions to media outcry, they would realise this.

The APBC does not believe, and sees no evidence, that banning a particular breed/type of dog has worked in the past, or will work now.

There is no evidence that the American XL Bully and its variations are more predisposed to aggressive and erratic behaviour, than other dogs.

Regardless of breed, type or size, all dogs, including American XL Bullies, require responsible ownership.

Clearly, the stronger and more powerful the dog, the greater the responsibility on us humans to keep everyone safe.

The APBC recommends that a more considered approach is required to address the growing problem of dog-related injuries.

The situation is complex and an effective solution involves addressing the breeding and responsible sourcing of dogs, education on responsible dog ownership and enforcing animal welfare laws in order to protect both the public and dogs.

Anne McBride
APBC Chair

28/04/2023

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE 🍾

In a historic moment for animal welfare, we’re welcoming news today that the Government is completely banning the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024, following our ten year campaign. To find out more, visit thekennelclub.org.uk/shockcollarsbanned

02/03/2023

Lovely communication demo 🫶

27/02/2023

Online scentwork classes will be starting on Wednesday 12th April

✨Limited spaces

Scentwork is something that I introduce into a lot of behaviour programmes

It reduces stress and gets dogs who are hypervigilant to focus on one thing. This is really useful for reactive dogs to get them to relax on walks

If your dog has a strong hunt drive it is a great outlet for it

It's also just really fun to teach and all dogs can learn to love nosework
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Classes will run on Google Meet once a week for 4 weeks

You will get access to an online course platform where the videos will be stored, and where you can ask questions and upload your own training videos for feedback

If you can't make the live sessions it's no problem, they will be recorded for you to watch when you like

We will cover -

📃Supply list for scentwork

📥An introduction to scentwork including why it is so beneficial, how to prepare scent boxes and introducing your dog to scent

💓Easy hunting games to build your dog's desire to scent track

🐕Training your dog to indicate on a scent (the lovely nose pointing behaviour that you see in sniffer dogs)

🐽Teaching your dog to search for scents in different places and levels

🕵️Adding in challenging searches including heights and hidden placements

£47 for the 4 week course

Any questions pop them below 👇😊

Sign up - https://www.rachaelclairedogbehaviour.co.uk/challenge-page/7489df33-2aa0-4065-a9ed-a4cdf17f02bf?fbclid=PAAaaUL07yCqs1wF173ckmZWKRUb800-Ll5GIDbKwUIOLXnumBDm36j4-NNik

21/02/2023

The thrill of the stalk... 🕵️

I know it doesn't look it, but Pablo comes from a very long line of expert hunters

Podencos aren't meant to be pets, they are bred and born to hunt small furries

They get their dopamine hits from the chase and kill

So before you think 'my dog could never do that'..

Believe me you rarely find dogs who are more proficient than Pods

Pablo has caught rabbits, so it is in him!

We work a lot on whenever we see a small furry

It involves reminding the dog to stay in the stalk from a distance they can manage to

You then reward any disengagement from the animal

There is no tension on this long line! He can run if he wants to

Sighthound followers how many 🐿️ here?

21/02/2023

Who would have thought this boy is at the vets to dicuss his anxiety 💁

His mat training has worked wonders for his vet phobia

He went on the scales because his mat was there

He led down in the waiting room throughout

He even led down on his mat in the consult room!!!

Mats become a safety zone that you can take with you everywhere

It gives them something to focus on in otherwise scary situations

This might be in the car, the groomers or the vets

Our vets are fantastic and give us the last appointment when the building is empty and are very understanding of his vet phobia

They take time to allow him to acclimatise without interacting with him and then feed him from a distance until he's approaching

Tell your vets if your dog is scared of them! They will make adjustments for you

It is as much in their interest as it is in your dog's to ensure they are are chilled as possible

Most vets also allow you to bring your dog in for treats regularly to build positive associations between visits and it is well worth scheduling this in every now and again