K9 BEHAVIOUR SERVICES

"Hi Ewan
 
Things are going great. There has been such a change in Bud over last 2 months and they are getting along together better than ever. Bud's biting has completely stopped almost, the only things he gets upset over now is some things when being groomed like ear plucking etc. but apart from that he doesn't bite and is fine when he meets new people out walking, which was always a worry before. He is also much less possesive with toys, his general behaviour has just improved overall which is great. Yoda hasn't had as much of a visible change but things are much better overall, he is much happier with Bud it seems and they play lots and even snuggle and sleep together sometimes which is nice!
 
Many thanks for all your help, it has been great and wish we had done it earlier. We will contact you in the future if we have any problems again.
 
Caroline and David (Yoda and Bud), Dunfermline

Hi Ewan,
 
Training is going well,  I think she knows when it is one of us at the door because she is as good as gold but when the postman comes she is still barking a lot,  but calms down a lot quicker and gets into her Good Girl position in the dining room whereas before she would run loopy between the door and the utility room so we are definitely making progress.  I still have not mastered being in control of the Hoover but I can get her to stay in the living room whilst hoovering everywhere else and the other day Colin said she just went to her bed which is a first. 

Wendy, Colin and Dee (Newport) 

"Hi Ewan
 
I was on a half day Friday, and this is the 1st chance I have had to e-mail you today.
 
Well what an improvement in Azzurri, there is so much to tell you.  Firstly we didn’t relent and let him into the bedroom to have his bed on the floor, we stuck with him sleeping in the hall, apart from Wednesday night he hasn’t played up at night – no barking or whining or scratching at the door.  When he is getting fed he asks Azzurri to sit at the kitchen door and when Drew puts his bowl down he has Azzurri wait until Drew says he can now eat.  When Drew takes him out he has Azzurri sit in the hall until Drew puts his jacket on, he continues to have Azzurri sit for him to put the leash on, and only when Drew says to go they go – Drew always walks out of the door first and enters first, we cannot believe the change in Azzurri, now we are able to chat when we want, sit together when we want without the constant barking and demanding and controlling behaviour from Azzurri.  We were sitting on the couch last night and Azzurri was asleep on the floor, Azzurri all of a sudden barked a couple of times, we firstly ignored it but he barked another few times, Drew pointed his finger and sternly said NO! Azzurri lay his head back down and went back to sleep.  There have been a couple of times over the past 5 days when Azzurri has had a little barking fit, straight away Drew has put him out the room and only let him in when he has stayed quite for a period, he then lets him back into the room but we just ignore him and he lies down again and chills out, we have continued with the ignoring him when we are coming in the door etc, we gives him a clap/cuddle when we say – which is when Azzurri is calm and relaxed, we then invite him into our space but only when we Say.
 
The atmosphere has changed so much, we have a more relaxed/calm and happy dog, and Drew and I are back on track with our relationship.
 
We cannot thank you enough Ewan"

Sheena, Drew and Azzurri (Edinburgh)

"Hi Ewan,
 
Lovely to hear from you.
 
What a difference so far, even on Sunday night, they are catching on really quick, and so am I.
 
Peace perfect peace now when I am doing things, no dogs following me and wanting attention all the time. They are all lying on the floor very serene whilst I am e-mailng you.
 
I knew I had found the right person when I spoke to you on the phone, and when you walked through our door I could just sense your calming nature.
 
About the photos, I unfortunately do not know how to transfer onto the web, maybe you could advise. I only have photos on my mobile. It would be lovely to see them on your web site.
 
I will get back to you regarding a date for your visit."

Avril, Willie and Orson, Jake and Rocky, (Bonnyrigg)

"Hi Ewan

Today I went for a long walk with (Kira and) Ben! After her first growl on meeting him and (subsequent) telling off she walked with him side by side on the lead. Feeling brave, as Ben is frisky, we let them both off (leash).  She was a different dog! Playing together. She let him leap all over her and steal her stick! We walked through a very tight lane where we came to a large German Shepherd where the owner was trying to hold him behind her.  I put her on the lead to pass. Keeping calm she walked right by. No noise!! Later another big Briar, same size as Ben, came to play with her while she was loose with a stick. She carried on playing and let him sniff her bum and played too! Only growl during this part of walk was on way back. I put her on lead as we came to 2 small dogs - one was yapping and she barked back. I told her off but both Karen and I noticed her bark was not aggressive and she stopped immediately when told off.  We passed another dog (both off lead), a Spaniel after that, and she ignored them, walking right past! I'd never have believed this was possible!! Thank you so much."

"Hi Ewan
Progress report - the Belgian shepherd she used to lunge at from across the street she is now able to pass without incidence and we have even been able to stand on the same side of the road talking. she was non reactive - their dog remained alert but didn't lunge or bark.  i gave them your card!!