Stock chasing
We have been very successful helping people with dogs that have chased stock. Including teaching dogs to behave properly around chickens, sheep and horses when the owner's had been told by "behaviourist's" that the dogs had to be put to sleep.
For dogs that have already chased, caught or injured another animal we will only work on a one to one basis and the sessions usually takes around two hours.
Fee: £30 for the first 1-2-1 session whcich usually lasts about 1.5 hours follow up sessions are £20 for 1 hour.
We sometimes run workshops for groups of people with dogs that have not yet chased dogs but would like to know haow to teach their dogs how to behave when around livestock. Please contact us if you are interested in a workshop.
"Mike thank you and Claire so so much, we were desparate when we were told by an expensive behaviourist Barney and Rex should never be let off the lead and muzzled or they would have to be put to sleep, we were so relieved that you were able to help us so quickly"
Jemma
Mike
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you very much for Sunday. It's good to have something positive to work on with Betty rather than just telling her to "LEAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!" every time she looks at a sheep! We've practised the chase/recall a couple of times since Sunday and I'm really pleased with how she's doing.
Many thanks
Rachel and Betty
Warning Note
If your dog chases stock it is extremely serious. Farmers are permitted to shoot dogs if they believe the dog is threatening their stock, and the dogs owners are liable to pay compensation. It is extremely distressing for everyone involved.
It is also very stressful and often fatal for the stock.
It is very dangerous for dogs to chase horses, each year there are many cases of horse and riders getting seriusly and fatally injured in dog attacks, and the horses can lash out with their hooves causing serious injuries to the dog.
We can assess how serious the problem is and help you with techniques using our own specially trained sheep and horses to reduce the risk.
