Hi, because you are here reading this, it is probable that you have a problem concerning a dog. And it is almost certain that I can help.
My name is Justyn and I am a qualified dog psychologist although I prefer to think of myself as a dog whisperer as I feel that best describes the way I work with dogs. I am also trained in human psychology. I have been working with dogs, and owning them, for over 30 years and I specialise in rehabilitation and not training. I am based in East Anglia and I work with both dogs and their owners in the environment where they live, as dogs and their owners are an integral part of each others' lives and both influence each others' thinking and behaviour.
When man first domesticated dogs, over 10,000 years ago, they were used to assist us in our daily living by herding, hunting, guarding etc. However, down through the centuries we have managed to increase the number of breeds to over 400, and refine them for more specific tasks. For example, there are now categories for hounds, gundogs, terriers, utility dogs, working dogs and toy dogs. In a perfect world all these dogs would be doing what they are best suited to but, as we know, it is not a perfect world. Therefore we find, especially all over the western world, dogs trying to fulfil roles that they are not equipped for. By this I don't mean that Chihuahuas are being made to pull sleds and Rottweilers are asked to chase rabbits down holes. What I am saying is that not all dogs are able to cope with what we expect of them as family pets.
Dogs develop unwanted behaviours for a variety of reasons and my approach is:
- To find out why.
- To devise a way to change the behaviour.
- To show you how to do it and maintain a happy, balanced dog, making your life better into the bargain.
My methods are humane and based on the way dogs behave in their natural environment, ie as members of a pack.
I strongly believe we have a duty to look after every aspect of our dogs' well-being and this includes keeping them in a naturally balanced state. A dog which exhibits unwanted behaviours has issues and this means an unhappy dog. A happy dog is a balanced dog and no dog is either too young or too old to change.
If you think you need help please give me a call or write me an e-mail and I will be happy to show you the way to a more fulfilling life for you and your dog.
Thankyou,
Justyn Hudson (RMN AMCBC)
