leaps and hounds dog training & behaviour
FRIENDLY AND SCIENCE LED DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR
WHAT WE BELIEVE AND PRACTICE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe, like our human relationships, all relationships with dogs should
include communication, trust and mutual respect.
We believe in-person connection and communication, trumps any other form of
connection. There is huge value in being present, in the moment, with the dog
and person in front of you.
We help you to set out clear consistent boundaries, fair expectations, to avoid
conflict and misunderstanding and to learn practical skills you can apply to
everyday life with your dog.
We use positive methods that are based on the latest science, neuroscience,
biology, behaviour analysis and philosophy. We help you to better understand
your dogs behaviour to enhance life together in a positive way.
We offer training skills that fit within the concept of obedience, but come from
a calm communicative approach that promotes agency and autonomy, rather than
force and control.
We know dogs can think for themselves and encourage owners to facilitate this
through appropriate guidance and choice making to enable learning, whilst being
safe and calmly behaved.
We believe all education should be fun and accessible for all ages and learning
styles.
