Individual sessions
Even if you’ve started right from the beginning and have already taken dog training classes, life with your 4-legged companion is unfortunately not always a smooth ride. You may be confronted with various behavioral problems, such as
- reactivity to dogs, on or off leash
- reactivity to humans, on or off leash
- aggressive behavior
- fears
- separation anxiety / coping with loneliness
- uncleanliness
- destruction
- barking
- poor management of handling and vet visits
- etc
There’s a solution to all these problems, and we’re here to help you find it! The first assessment appointment serves to identify and understand your problem. To book an appointment for the first assessment, send us an email:
We will then offer you a personalized program of practical lessons to implement the behavior modification plan we discussed.
In order to be able to observe and work on your dog’s behavior on a daily basis, we only offer one-to-one lessons at your home / in your outdoor environment or on our fenced grounds in Satigny, when necessary. Each lesson is followed by a detailed written summary sent by e-mail. This ensures that our lessons are perfectly tailored to you and your dog’s needs
Rates:
1 hour
95.- Chf *
The lessons are individual, at your place and/or at Happy Dogs our venue in Satigny. Each lesson is followed by a detailed summary sent by email.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
5-hours package
450.- Chf * (4 months validity)
The lessons are individual, at your place and/or at Happy Dogs our venue in Satigny. Each lesson is followed by a detailed summary sent by email.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
10-hours package
800.- Chf * (8 months validity)
The lessons are individual, at your place and/or at Happy Dogs our venue in Satigny. Each lesson is followed by a detailed summary sent by email.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.
Dynamic Dog assessment
A study by Mills et al. (2020) highlighted the link between pain and behaviors that are considered “undesirable.” The veterinary clinics surveyed in the study reported that the behavioral problems observed in dogs are related to chronic pain in 23 to 82% of consultations. The associated conditions mentioned are mainly orthopedic (hip joints, stifle, carpus, tarsus, elbow, shoulder, spinal issues, or other musculoskeletal problems), but also ear, dermatological, gastrointestinal, or dental issues.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of behavioral manifestations that should alert us:
- Vocalizations
- Changes in attitude: isolation, refusal of contact, fatigue, loss of appetite, apathy, agitation, separation anxiety, intolerance to touch, fears, uncleanliness, destruction, barking
- Behaviors: excessive licking, distancing aggression, nipping, increased resource guarding, intense rubbing or scratching of a part of the body, excessive ingestion (such as grass), reactivity
- Postures: immobility, hunched posture, low head, abdominal tension
- Loss of mobility: limping or any unusual gait may indicate injuries or joint or muscle pain.
I now have an in-depth knowledge of the internal structures and systems of dogs. I can detect potential discomfort and/or pain in dogs. For this analysis, I use specific, measurable, and professional techniques that will allow me to then get in touch with your treating veterinarian.
A Dynamic Dog analysis is very different from most canine behavioral assessments. ALL aspects of your dog’s daily life are taken into consideration. We conduct a holistic analysis that considers the impact that both emotional and physical health can have on your dog’s behavior. Everything is connected. That is why we conduct a COMPLETE and DETAILED evaluation when working with you and your dog.
Rates:
Package
400.- Chf *
This package includes approximately 10 hours of work, provided that good quality photos and videos are provided by the client as requested. A detailed report and a video will be provided at the end of the evaluation to support our findings. These will be sent to the treating veterinarian and/or the orthopedic specialist.
* 48-hours cancellation policy, according to our general conditions.