A first consultation for behavioral problems is a key step in understanding and addressing your pet's behavior issues. Here's what you can expect:

Home visit The consultation takes place in the animal's natural environment - your home. This allows the behaviorist to observe how the animal behaves in different situations and to better understand the context of the problems.

Detailed analysis During the meeting, the behaviorist will conduct a detailed interview with you, during which you will discuss:

• Animal history: age, breed, past experiences, illnesses and any life changes that may have affected its behavior.
• Problem description: A detailed description of the troubling behaviors, their frequency, intensity and the circumstances in which they occur.
• Daily life of the animal: Daily routine, feeding method, physical activity, interactions with household members and other animals.
• Relationships with household members: What are the animal's relationships with individual family members, are there any conflicts or tensions.

Discussion of solutions After gathering information, the behaviorist will present you with possible solutions to the problems, taking into account the specifics of your animal and your capabilities. Different strategies will be discussed, such as:

• Behavior modification: The use of techniques that will help the animal change unwanted behaviors to desired ones.
• Environmental management: Introducing changes in the animal's environment that will help reduce stress and eliminate triggers for problematic behaviors.
• Training: Teaching the animal new skills and behaviors that will be an alternative to unwanted ones.
• Pharmacological treatment: In some cases, when necessary, the behaviorist may recommend a consultation with a veterinarian to consider pharmacological treatment.

Implementation instructions The behaviorist will give you detailed instructions on how to implement the discussed solutions in life. He will explain how to proceed step by step, what to pay attention to and how to monitor progress.

Recommendations in PDF format After the meeting, you will receive written recommendations in the form of a PDF file. They will include a summary of the discussed problems, a description of the proposed solutions and detailed instructions on how to implement them. This will allow you to return to the recommendations at any time and make sure that you are doing everything correctly.

Additional information Consultation duration: Usually lasts from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the problems. Preparation for the consultation: It is worth preparing a list of questions for the behaviorist and video recordings of the animal's problematic behaviors (if possible). Continued cooperation: If necessary, after the first consultation, further meetings or online consultations are possible to monitor progress and make any corrections to the therapy plan.

The first consultation is an investment in the well-being of your animal and improving the quality of your life together. Thanks to it, you will gain knowledge and tools that will allow you to effectively solve behavioral problems and enjoy harmony at home.

Personal training is dedicated to those who would like to develop a specific skill with their dog - whether it is in the field of obedience (release command, recall, tricks, etc.). The topic of the meeting and the scope of skills we want to develop, as well as the work plan, are determined individually based on a conversation with the Guardian and observation of the dog. It is possible to arrange individual dates or purchase a package of hours.

A few words about why it's worth giving your dog medical training.

First of all, because it's a gift for life - vet visits are unavoidable, as are the fact that some of them will be unpleasant. Blood draws, teeth checks, injections and other unpleasant things - sooner or later every dog ​​will face it.

Many dogs try to be as brave as they can and don't show any signs of stress. Others freeze, while others actually growl and bite. Regardless of how your dog manifests fear, they deserve certainty and a sense of security in the clinic, just like people do.

Medical training is a process in which a dog learns to trust their Guardian and be sure that everything that is happening will not harm the dog. This in turn translates into a reduction in stress levels and a reduction in the release of cortisol, the stress hormone.

Better diagnostics and better treatment - it doesn't take much to achieve them. The commitment of Guardians and veterinarians may soon lead to veterinary medicine taking a new course and ceasing to be associated with such a difficult experience for the animal.

Here are some additional points you may want to include:

• Medical training can help dogs of all ages and breeds.
• It is important to find a qualified trainer who uses positive reinforcement methods.
• Medical training can be a fun and rewarding experience for both you and your dog.