Q)What is AmichienŽ Bonding? A) AmichienŽ Bonding is a gentle way to show our dogs leadership in a way they understand there is no force, gadgets or shouting we work with the dogs natural instinct and not against it. We are never going to stop dogs being dogs but we can learn to understand them a lot more and guide them happily in our sometimes crazy world.
Q) I have never heard of Jan Fennell or the method, where can I get more information? A great place to start is to read Jan's first book 'The Dog Listener'. Or visit Jan's website www.janfennellthedoglistener.com
Q) Can AmichienŽ Bonding help with any breed? A) Yes. The human race has over years genetically modified the way dogs look creating many different breeds but we have not modified the way dogs think ( thankfully ) Every dog regardless of breed has the same natural instinct and it is that natural instinct on which AmichienŽ is based.
Q) Can AmichienŽ Bonding be applied in boarding/rescue kennels? A) Yes, with fantastic results, please contact me direct for more information.
Q) Is this method applied for life? A) Yes. Dogs never stop needing the right information from us. Like us they never stop learning and every day is different with it's own set of challenges. Applying the method does become just second nature, after a few weeks you will forget you did things any other way.
Q) I want to show my dog, do agility or competition work can I still do this? A) Yes of course, if you have the foundations of the relationship right this will only improve any work that you go on to do with your dog.
Q) How can AmichienŽ Bonding resolve so many behaviours that we find unacceptable? A) Because we treat the root cause of the problem and not just the symptom. The root cause being that the dog has the role of leader in the house.
Q)I have a rescue dog with a bad past can you still help? A) Yes, as Dog Listeners some of our most rewarding work is helping dogs that have previously been let down by humans.
Q) My dog is older? A) Age holds no barrier to your sucess your dog already knows AmichienŽ it is after all the language of the canine.It is us that has to learn and break old habits.
Q) How easy is it? A) All you need is to love your dog enough to change, be open minded, calm, convincing and consistent - anyone that wants to help their dog can do this which is why it is so wonderful.