MolassesLass Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Are they normally physical (i.e. the professional does things with the dogs or observes the dogs doing things) or verbal (i.e. the professional asks questions of the owner)? Is one method better than the other in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 When I had one for my Shih-Tzu a few years back is was a bit of a combination. He explained some things, got me to do it. If I wasn't doing it 'right' he'd then show me. He turned out to be useless though, but that's beside the point! I think sometimes being shown can be easier. Even if they show you using their own dog. Some things can't be explained with words, if that makes sense? But I always think that an explanation as to why you're doing a certain thing is always good. It helps you understand everything a bit better & grasp it more. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Remember everything comes down to perception - the owners can be totally wrong in diagnosng their dogs behaviour hence you run a big risk of giving wrong advice. Roman is right, most people find it easier if you show and help them through as well. That way you see if they actually have understood or are just doing the old 'I didnt really get it but I'll say yes anyway' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Always both and i think its important for it to be a combination for the best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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