Dog Behaviour Consulting & Training

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Modify your dog's behaviour and reach your training goals with scientific, fear-free, dog- and human-friendly methods.

Crosspaws Dog Training & Behaviour Consulting can help!


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Consultations

It all starts here. A consultation is the first essential step to tackle training and behavioural issues with your dog. We will talk about your goals, assess your dog and build a custom training or behaviour modification plan. The consultation includes immediate management & training solutions to help with any urgent issues and set you and your dog up for success.

Crosspaws also offers consultations prior to bringing a dog into your home, so you can prepare as best as possible.

Consultations can take place in-person or online.

Private Training & Coaching

Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of private sessions in your own home, public locations or via remote conference.

  • Coaching
  • Collaboration with a qualified dog trainer & behaviour consultant will give you a unique opportunity to better understand, manage and modify your dog's behaviour and build the life you want with your dog.

  • Training
  • Off-load some or most of the repetitive work to a qualified trainer, if you are busy or want to reach your goals faster. Frequent feedback and a final handover session will allow you to support, continue and maintain your dog's success.

Behaviour Problems

Is your dog's behaviour a problem? Are you worried about your dog? Get help today!

  • Solutions
  • Some problems may be resolved quite easily while others can take many months of gradual behaviour modification. Only a thorough assessment can give you the answers you need to make the best decision for your dog and yourself.

  • Professional collaborations
  • If the input and support of other specialists is required, Crosspaws will be happy to collaborate with your vet or veterinary behaviourist or refer you to other qualified experts.

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Puppy Resources

Raising a puppy is a big responsibility. Give your dog the best chance to grow into a happy, confident dog who feels comfortable in our human world and fits into your life.

For everything you need to know about your new puppy, go to the Puppy Resources section.

About

Sylvie Martin - Crosspaws' owner operator - graduated with honours from The Academy for Dog Trainers, run by internationally acclaimed dog training and behaviour expert and award-winning author Jean Donaldson. The Academy prides itself on rigorous adherence to science-based and dog-friendly training methods and delivers ongoing education to its graduates.

Sylvie also holds a certificate of dog training & behaviour from the National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF), Australia.

After previous careers in pre-press and software engineering, Sylvie now applies her problem solving skills to help dogs and their humans enjoy life together.

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Video "Transparency in Dog Training" by Jean Donaldson (The Academy For Dog Trainers)


Transparency in Dog Training

What should owners look for in a dog trainer? If you ask us, the most important thing is **transparency**. If a dog trainer is not willing to fully disclose, in clear language, exactly what will happen to your dog (in the physical world) during the training process, keep shopping.Look for verbs, not adjectives. Demand to know what specific methods will be employed in what specific situations. Don't settle for smoke and mirrors.

Posted by The Academy for Dog Trainers on Friday, March 4, 2016

Professional Qualifications, Memberships and Projects


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