Since the launch of PURE Dog Listeners we have had many enquiries and requests from people who wanted to know where they could learn the skills that we use to interact with their own and other dogs. Enquirers fell into two groups, those dog owners who just wanted to have a better relationship with and understanding of their best friends and those who wanted to go further. They might, as a pet owner want a much deeper insight into the psyche of canines in general and the domestic dog in particular; possibly moving into the field of Dog Listening. Many enquirers wanting to go further are people working with dogs in their day to day lives such as Service dog handlers (Police, Military etc), Vet Nurses, staff from animal welfare charities or organisations, kennel owners or staff, volunteers at rescue centres. the list is endless. Many of these want to go on to work as PURE Dog Listeners. Some want to make it a full time career, some want to to it part time. Maybe they have children at school and want the flexibility to work around the school calendar. As the children become older and more independent they could build up the amount of work they take. It’s also ideal for those who may take early retirement. It matters not, if you have a empathy with dogs and their owners, have people skills and an open mind, have plenty of patience and a sense of humour, then this could be for you.
For those who complete both courses and want to do consultations for clients, there is a huge amount of back up available to get you established and comfortable in your new role.
The temptation, when we were first approached to start courses, was to dive in at once and perhaps not get it quite right. we weren’t prepared to do that. We were putting together a new organisation and we were determined it would be the best. We have now reached that point and can now introduce:-
THE PURE DOG LISTENER ACADEMY
Course 1
This is a 2 day course aimed at those wishing to ‘mend’ or achieve a better understanding of their own dogs. Perhaps with a view, to go further in the field of Pure Dog Listening. This is the point of entry for all levels of training.
The course will include an over view of wolf pack dynamics and how we incorporate this into our daily lives with their domestic cousins the dog. This incorporates the five elements of Pure Dog Listening concentrating on the all important areas of leadership: Feeding, walking, re-joining and affection, danger and leadership through play.
You will learn how we bring our pack together using these five elements in a non aggressive manner, using no gadgets but heaps of patience and commitment, to become that successful and trust worthy decision maker in all these areas, and so become a successful team/pack leader and be confident in showing you dog where he fits in and what is acceptable behaviour and what is not.
You will learn why you dog does what he does and what he is communicating to you, how to correct behaviours such as lead pulling, running off, jumping up, separation anxiety, all types of aggression etc.
The course is held at a superb venue in the village of Wherwell in Hampshire, a relaxing learning environment for all.
Your course tutors will be Robin Glover and Caroline Spencer Directors of Pure Dog Listeners Ltd, who between them have over 50yrs experience both with people and dogs.
Course 2
A 3 day in-depth course aimed at those wishing to teach Pure Dog Listening. This course is by invitation only for those who have completed the course1 and show (in our opinion) an aptitude for teaching Pure Dog Listening. Great people skills are essential along with a special empathy for dogs.
This course will be available in 2011
For details of course dates and prices visit www.puredoglisteners.com