Family Dog Mediation
Modern society has evolved rapidly over the past century. As humans, we are pretty adaptable and can handle the changes brought about for us and by us. However, we've brought our dogs along for the ride and they aren't keeping up with the changes quite so well.
Our dogs were selectively bred for centuries, and more. They had a clear role in society and worked alongside us harmoniously. Today however, the jobs they once had are almost obsolete for the typical family companion, yet the innate behaviours still remain.
Few Collies are actually working dogs now. In the absence of sheep, you may find them herding cars, bikes or even your children.
Your terrier lives in an apartment with no yard to manage vermin, so the family hamster is currently living on prayer!
Many of todays behavioural probelms presented to professionals aren't necessarily a 'behavioural problem' at all. They're simply a symptom of dysfunction. The behaviour, in the right context, may actually be entirely normal for your dog, it is the environment that needs adjusting. The frustration you are experiencing will almost certainly pale in comparison to that of which your dog is experiencing.
Behavioural issues as we see them are often an indication that one or more of the L.E.G.S.® are out of balance. Being able to take a step back and shift the focus from “my dog is giving me a hard time” to “my dog is having a hard time” can offer us the understanding required to help them find their place in our modern world
Family Dog Mediation is a groundbreaking method developed by the author of best selling book ‘Meet Your Dog’ – Kim Brophey, assessing all 4 of the dogs L.E.G.S.® and finding that re-balance.
Traditionally, training has been the focus of ‘L’, Learning, and neglected the other 3 elements. L.E.G.S. FDM goes beyond dog training and finds the most beneficial solution for you AND your dog.
L.E.G.S.
LEARNING—your dog’s experiences and education
ENVIRONMENT—the many aspects of your dog’s external world
GENETICS—the DNA that designed your dog inside and out
SELF—the unique interior world of your dog: health, development, age, sex, and individuality