Not sure if you need a dog trainer, versus a veterinarian with additional behavioural medicine qualifications?
If your dog is anxious, fearful, displays aggression, finds it difficult to focus or is struggling with training, this may be a problem difficult to solve with training alone. A veterinarian can also help rule out medical issues that may be contributing to the problem and of course prescribe medications, should they be needed.
If you need a trainer, it is important that you select a trainer that is using modern methods backed by research and unlikely to cause further harm. A list of great, positive trainers is available here. Dr Eloise works closely with various trainers in Canberra, so will often refer to a local trainer for ongoing behaviour modification and training, particularly with complex problems that may need follow-up care. A good dog trainer is able to help you to develop strategies to help your dog to be the best version of themselves.
For more information about the difference between a behaviourist and a trainer, you can read more here.
If your dog is anxious, fearful, displays aggression, finds it difficult to focus or is struggling with training, this may be a problem difficult to solve with training alone. A veterinarian can also help rule out medical issues that may be contributing to the problem and of course prescribe medications, should they be needed.
If you need a trainer, it is important that you select a trainer that is using modern methods backed by research and unlikely to cause further harm. A list of great, positive trainers is available here. Dr Eloise works closely with various trainers in Canberra, so will often refer to a local trainer for ongoing behaviour modification and training, particularly with complex problems that may need follow-up care. A good dog trainer is able to help you to develop strategies to help your dog to be the best version of themselves.
For more information about the difference between a behaviourist and a trainer, you can read more here.