Polite Pooches Essex

Polite Pooches - Dog Behaviour Advice and Support

Based in Chelmsford, Essex and up to 15 miles radius.
Covering Basildon, Wickford, Rayleigh, Southend, Brentwood, Billericay, Maldon, Witham, Braintree, South Woodham Ferrers.

Helping you Help your dog
I am Clare from Polite Pooches Essex and I do not believe there is such thing as a bad dog or naughty dog, it is simply a lack of understanding.

After 40 years in the company of dogs and focusing on behaviour, I have come to understand more.

This knowledge I aim to share with you, to support your dog’s whole well being and improve your lives together.

Behavioural Service
I will visit you in your home and listen to your concerns and what outcome you would like to achieve.

I will observe and interact with your dog, learning about their personality, I will offer practical advice and suitable tasks and work with you and your dog together, so you can gain confidence in the skills.

What an owner can expect of me:
Advice and support that is practical to each individual dog, owner and associated family/household

Make you aware of procedures/actions before starting.

Model procedures/actions to owner and support you to be self sufficient, Clear structured instructions and tasks enabling you to reach required goals.

We will talk about recognition of natural dog behaviour and how to work with that to achieve positive behaviour.

To recognise and acknowledge stress or concerns. To be aware of and report safety concerns or issues.

I will also advise on holistic factors i.e. diet, general health, environment, enrichment and exercise regime.

Confidentiality:  I may use case study for reference with other dogs, but no personal details will be used.

Specialist full insurance.

What your dog can expect from me:
To consider and respect specific breed or natural behaviour and individual personality.

To recognise any stress during consultation, or activities/tasks and alleviate this as quickly as possible.

To have an awareness of environment and work within an area that feels safe.

To respect and consider age, health and fitness capabilities.

To modify and adapt depending on responses.

What I expect from you:
Patience - your dog needs a calm, tolerant owner.

Persistence – it can take time for your dog to learn some skills, everyone in the dogs life has to be consistent and dedicated.

Commitment – continued support, encouragement, love and understanding.