Helping The Fearful Dog

The helping the fearful dog course is designed to assist you in supporting your dog through their fear issues, allowing them to once again enjoy life to the fullest.

All at home

You spend most of your time with your dog at home. It's where the errors start and the biggest changes can be made.

Building foundations

We help you build the right relationship and make sure your dog looks at you as their kind, fair and loving leader.

In your own time

No pressured timescales or deadlines to meet, just commitment from you to the process to make it work.

Force free

No punishments involved - just some ground rules and boundaries for your dog to follow.

The helping the fearful dog course is designed to assist you in supporting your dog through their fear issues, allowing them to once again enjoy life to the fullest. This course is specifically tailored to address and eliminate irrational barking at other dogs, providing you with the tools and knowledge necessary to guide your dog towards a more positive and relaxed mindset.

Why take this course?

Improved Understanding of Fearful Behaviour: Gain insights into why your dog is exhibiting fear-based reactions, enabling more empathetic and effective support.
Reduction in Problematic Behaviour: Learn techniques to manage and reduce irrational barking and other fear-induced actions, improving daily interactions.
Strengthened Bond with Your Dog: Develop a deeper connection through positive training methods that reinforce trust and confidence.
Effective Use of Training Tools: Understand how to properly utilise muzzles, gadgets, and other equipment to aid in your dog's rehabilitation process.

Preview this course

Watch these 3 sample clips from this course to see what it's like before you buy

Muzzle Training

Muzzle training can be a lifesaver in certain situations. In this video Allan explains the benefits of muzzle training and how it can keep both you and your dog safe in stressful or unpredictable environments.

Stress Stacking

Learn how stress can accumulate and affect your dog’s behavior. This video breaks down how to recognise stress stacking and provide strategies to reduce anxiety and restore balance.

Avoiding Triggers

Allan explains how to prevent undesirable reactions by discussing how to avoid your dog’s triggers. This video offers advice on identifying and managing triggers to promote calm, controlled behavior.

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Course Syllabus

1. Everything starts with leadership
2. Why is my dog reacting?
3. Muzzle training
4. Other tools, gadgets and equipment
5. Distance is your friend
6. Focus and fun
7. Loose lead walking
8. Using controlled situations
9. Progressing and using the membership

Meet Your Trainer

Allan Ritchie MGoDT (MPDTI)

Allan has over 40 years of experience working with dogs. Becoming obsessed with dogs from a young age he joined the RAF as a dog handler and learnt his trade. Then moving into the Police force as part of the rapid response and hostage rescue team, there’s not a lot that phases Allan Ritchie. His ability to keep calm, understand and help people are key to his success and well deserved excellent reputation as a dog trainer.

After retiring from the Police force he built a kennel and dog training centre and realised that he should be concentrating on the other end of the lead, teaching and helping people to learn the skills they needed to live in harmony with their dogs.

Never far from his side is Otto his Labrador who you will certainly meet in Clan Dog’s training videos and events. They can often be found floating down the Tweed in a kayak together.

View Allan’s profile on the Guild Of Dog Trainers website here.

Allan Ritchie

Master Professional Dog Training Instructor

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Included with membership

Helping The Fearful Dog

This program is here to help you to help your dog deal with their fear issues and enjoy life again. Stop irrational barking at other dogs!

£48.99

* one time payment OR available with membership package

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please reach out to us at hello@clandog.co.uk

The "Helping the Fearful Dog" course is designed to assist dog owners in supporting their dogs through fear issues, enabling them to enjoy life to the fullest. It specifically addresses and aims to eliminate irrational barking at other dogs, equipping owners with the necessary tools and knowledge to guide their dogs towards a positive and relaxed mindset.

By enrolling in the "Helping the Fearful Dog" course, you will learn how to help your dog feel safe and secure in the world. This course provides valuable techniques to address fear issues, allowing your dog to become more confident, reduce irrational barking, and ultimately improve their overall quality of life.

The "Helping the Fearful Dog" course covers a diverse range of topics including understanding why dogs react and building a strong relationship with your dog. It also provides comprehensive guidance on addressing fear issues and eliminating irrational barking at other dogs.

While no guarantees are provided, the "Helping the Fearful Dog" course is specifically designed to assist with fear issues. By following the course content and committing to the process, you can expect to see improvements in your dog's behavior and their ability to cope with fear-inducing situations.

The duration of the course may vary depending on factors such as dog breed, age, and the amount of time devoted to training. However, with consistent effort and commitment, you can progress through the course at your own pace and achieve the desired results.

For safety and comfort we recommend that you use a well fitted harness and long line for the training, we also recommend a small bag of treats as a reward. We will cover this in the course.