i live in northeast england and am in urgent help of a dog whisperer or pshchologist, any one help

Hi Sami,

My best advice to you is steer clear of anyone using this> dog whisperer monniker. It seems to in the main have been leapt upon by flimflam merchants and fly-by-nights ;)

With every confidence as I have used them I would recommend that you view the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors website (it will list reputable behaviourists in your area) worth also looking at is the Association of Pet Dog Trainers site they can often help with recommendations.

Hopefully one of our members from your area will come along with a personal recomendation for an accredited reward based behaiourist. (Bear in mind you may need a vet referal)

Good luck... but do be aware anyone can call themselves a Pet/Dog 'whisperer'... or Psychologist....

John Rogerson

thanks iv been on their site and sent an email to see where i go from their, i did speak to a lady last night, however she told me what i already know so yes these dog whisperers know only common sence, not saying all of them do, but anyway ill keep posted see how i get on

hi does this guy travel to us or do we travel to him, do u know?

If you are having a problem in the home it is IMO imperative that the trainer comes to you and spends time watching your normal activities, I do not believe that you can decide what is going wrong in a strange office when the dogs adrenalin will be running and he will be acting in a different manner to that which is causing a problem at home.

so yes these dog whisperers know only common sence

I hope your problems aren't caused by the fact you believe this -remembering how you talked about pushing your puppy onto the floor etc. You need a REAL behaviourist and as has already been mentioned this normally means a vet referral. The first step whenever there is a behaviour problem should always be a vet check anyway.

Ring him & ask He does travel alot & I presume he will visit. I know him from the days when we did Working Trials

Try the OLLEYS near York. They have helped me a lot with Della. They do  one to one sessions which are very good value as well as classes for various disciplines. It is well worth the trip down.
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I went to John Rogerson's and got helpful advice , but I doubt you will be able to see him as he is away most of the time.
Louise

iv just beet told this, that i need to keep aay from whisperers, i spoke to one and she told me what i thought was common sence, i have emailed a company that are councillors and i need a refferal from the vet, trouble is how do i know its the right one

thanks

i will contact, i needed someone to reasure me of someone thanks