Dog Name: Cabot
Dog Age: 2 Yrs.
Dog Breed: Newfoundland
Behaviour issues:
Jumping up, charging the front door, pulling and lunging on walks at anything that moves, ignoring owners when called
Cabot is a very large and powerful dog who was lunging at moving items, people, dogs and cars. This was a huge safety concern for the owners and Cabot as in the past he had pulled on the leash, his owner fell and injured herself and he got loose. Cabot did not come back when called. For this reason, the owners also felt frustrated at having to avoid distractions by crossing the street or changing directions during their walk. Jumping up on guests and charging the front door were also concerns, as Cabot could easily injure someone with his size & strength.
Outcome Descriptions:
Cabot’s owners took on the roles of strong leaders of the pack immediately. They were patient, took their time to practice exercises with Cabot and through consistency now have a very positive relationship with him based on respect. He no longer pulls on the leash and remains focussed on his owners when distractions are approaching. There are no further incidents of charging or jumping on guests- or the hood of someone’s car!
Client Comment / Review:
We thought we needed some help around training, but it was confirmed after I broke my finger while dealing with my dog on a walk.
Our dog, (an adorable male Newfoundland) Cabot was just under 2 years old and weighed in at 130 pounds when we contacted Bark Busters for help. Bark Busters approach to training was the match we needed to help us deal with Cabot and his behaviours.
Cabot really enjoyed charging the front door as well as pulling and lunging at anything and everything he came across during our walks. Bark Busters approach allowed us to deal with these issues during one on one training sessions working within our neighborhood, as well as other issues in our home.
Through our training with Bark Busters we soon realized that because of Cabot’s size and strength and the safety concerns that go along with this, it was necessary for us to establish confidence in strong leadership skills when dealing with Cabot. This is where Krystal, our trainer joined our team.
With Krystal’s expertise and knowledge, she was able to guide us through the process of gaining the skills necessary to control and interact with Cabot. We have been able to transfer these skills from our home to our neighborhood, Dog Park to visiting family and friends. We had the extreme pleasure of having Krystal as our trainer and we are thrilled to report that today, Cabot is 2.5 years old, 163 pounds and we have a well-balanced pack! Thank you Krystal