Hodoku Dog Training and Behavioural Consultancy- HDTBC

22/02/2022

Hi everyone.
Please note that I am now officially retired from dog Training. I will continue to provide help and BAT methods for Behavioural Clients only.
This is a very important process and needs to be carried out in an environment that is carefully managed and in an environment that is calm and has little or no distractions. It can also involve working with a dog that is potentially aggressive...because of this ONLY ADULT OWNERS are permitted to be present.
The only other dogs that are permitted to be present are the 4 stooge dogs that have been used regularly by Hodoku for this purpose. ...Ella, lena, Oscar and Aiko.

25/01/2022

Oscar, Ella and Lena.......

11/11/2021

I have a confession to make. Today was a down day, that kind of day where I wasn't my best dog trainer self. At all. To paraphrase a Reddit that I found when I furiously googled "I hate my dog," in that moment of frustration, I hated him with the passion of 10,000 suns. A … Continue reading Confes...

10/11/2021

Please note:
From now on we will be focusing on behavioural rehabilitation clients only. These sessions will be held outdoors in co kilkenny or in an outdoor area near to the client. Areas that have no overt distraction for the dog. Consequently, and because these are behavioural issues, no other people will be able to attend other than the dog's own owner.

In the future Barbara may be offering group lessons. In the meantime we are remaining with just individual behavioural rehabilitation, and seminars.
Barbara and I will continue to offer and provide help and advice via specific dog groups..
Please note also that any enquiries about Agility, Hoopers or Cannicross will be referred on to Dawn Fitzgerald. Dawn Fitzgerald is a very good specialist in these areas, and I highly recommend her.

12/10/2021

07/10/2021

Coming in late November....
New page ....I AM OSCAR.
Oscar the German Shepherd Puppy....
His own page with a regular blog and video of his development, training and behavioural habituation.
Specific sessions on house training, loose lead and harness training, basic obedience skills, enrichment activities.....and ALL based firmly in both Positive Reinforcement and BAT methods.

03/10/2021

You will see a lut of references to BAT training and behavioural rehabilitation practices mentioned here.
So, what exactly is BAT ( Behavioural Adjustment Training) ?
Essentially, BAT is a philosophy that is rooted in the empowerment of the dog to learn to make the better choices . It maximises controllability in the training process by creating opportunities for the dog to meet it's own goals. This does not mean that the dog is allowed to do whatever it wants however.
Most training methods are built on the premise that the HANDLER controls what the learning process will be. BAT
helps animals gain confidence and social skills. BAT is a natural method that creates an emotionally safe interaction with minimal intrusion. BAT in the context of altering unwanted behaviour is especially useful when the “triggers” for frustration, aggression, or fear are living beings, for example when dogs bark at , lunge at or display any reactive was towards dogs or people. BAT was initially designed by Grisha Stewart in order to help dogs with fear, frustration and aggression based issues. It is certainly DOG LED , but it is handler managed. At its core is the use of BAT Setups that enable the dog to learn and make the best and correct choices in an environment that is non threatening. The handler manages the environment and not always the dog, as is most common. Managing the dog constantly has the effect of disempowering the dog.
The process of BAT and its specific use of a set of specific leash skills is also extremely good for puppies, training loose lead walking, recall and a whole lot more !

We offer BAT training methods with dogs who are displaying unwanted behaviour. ....but also it is offered to owners and dogs who are looking to learn the standard skills of
Loose lead walking
Recall
Focused walking
Focus work
Impulse control. ...and lots more.
Everything is science based and non intrusive and no force or coercion is used.
You will be taught the specific lead skills and practices needed to teach a whole variety of behaviours, thus avoiding or altering behaviours such as lead pulling, reactive behaviour, as well as equipping you to alter behaviour of that nature that your dog may already be displaying.

We will happily travel to clients within reason, and will work with you and your dog in whatever calm, distraction free environment that you have access to in your area.

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01/09/2021

This is particularly true of Behavioural Adjustment training, although it can can be applied to general training also. To the owner or an outsider it may seem like we, the behaviour consultants are doing absolutely nothing ! In fact we are giving 110% focus on the dog and its ability to be able to make its own choices. The alterations in behaviour are often so subtle that they are easily missed by the non practitioner of BAT.

It also requires the use of very stable stooge dogs.....

18/08/2021

So....what is the difference between a dog trainer and a canine behaviourist. While there is some overlap based on experience and level of comfort from the professional, most trainers teach obedience, basic behavior modifications, and specific skills whereas behavior professionals tackle advanced behavior issues such as fear aggression, severe anxiety, compulsive disorders, and other challenges ...

12/08/2021

I absolutely love this! . To a dog there is no such thing as a bad behaviour or a good behaviour. There is just behaviour ! Every behaviour is demonstrating a need ....every behaviour is driven by a specific need.
Been saying this for years, but this is the newest and best meme that demonstrates the principle. Courtesy of the Grisha Stewart Dog Training and Behaviour School. .