Let me show you the way to a happier life with your dog
Hi & welcome to my website here at
Leader of the Pack Dog Behaviour Training
in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
My name is Nikki Walden & I just LOVE dogs of every shape, size & demeanour. Unfortunately, although dog owners also love their dogs, they often find that they’re not quite so fond of some of their dog's behaviour – some of it can even be quite frightening at times. Problems such as aggression, jumping-up, lead-pulling & what even appears to be just plain “madness” are all too often preventing dog owners from having a relaxed & happy life with their pet. What some people don’t realise is that this could well mean that the dog is not really happy either, & addressing the issues can make for a much happier life for the whole household.
What a “problem dog” is cannot easily be defined, as the problem is really just the perception of the owner. What some owners are quite content to live with, like perhaps the dog jumping on the bed, some others may see as a nightmare. What I have found is that often when the most worrying issue is addressed, other lesser issues may well dissolve away too & the owner can get to see their dog at its’ very best.
What I can help you to do is to understand why your dog does what it does & what it may be trying to convey to you; whilst also enabling the dog to understand exactly what you want. A common mistake is relying too much on a dog to understand your spoken word, without recognising that this is simply not the way that dogs communicate. In my own experience, a positive two-way communication with your dog can lead to a much closer bond as well as a much less troublesome existence for all the family.
Please look around my website and if you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact me.
I hope to see you again!
