More sophistication in our relationship with animals
And not only animals. I would argue that our methods for training dogs and how to behave around dogs follows the trends of how we bring our children up in an educated way.

If we were to hit our children, use electrical shocks in order for them to behave properly I am sure we would achieve children that in front of our eyes did not dare to do anything we did not want them to do. But have they really learnt anything? Do we not create mistrusting human beings that will do all the bad things behind our backs instead? Because the level of understanding of the task is not high, only the level of understanding how to avoid punishment.

We think it is better to teach the dog how to behave rather than teach the dog how to avoid punishment
All animals, including human beings, will always try to achieve as much pleasure as possible.

When we train dogs we use this in order to teach them what kind of behaviour that is rewarding. We help them to develop a free charachter that dare to try and think in order to develop a happy approach to life.

Everything we do here at ewas dog life is based on clear communication and security. We base our training on positive, modern, proven training methods.

Societys demands on dogs behaviour has changed over the years
Therefore we, as owners, trainers have higher demands on us. We need to meet the demands from society. That is our only chance to keep the dog as our best friend to share our lives with wherever we live.

Have a look 20 years ago, 30 years ago and even 50 years ago. Talk to the older generation and anybody can tell you about the neighbour that had a dog that you could not stroke and that you had to keep your children away from, a woman who owned the local shop who had a dog that everybody knew ran off at least once a week, the farmer up the hill who had a dog that you had to cycle pass really quickly with your feet up high because the dog chased and bit your ancles otherwise. These dogs were never taught what to do and as long as their owner was not around, i.e. the punisher was not there, they could do whatever.

Anger produces anger.

How would that be in our modern society?
So if we agree on that it is not only sophistication that demands us to train our dogs in a different way. It is also the society that demands dogs to behave. We need to have dogs around us that know what they can do or not and who trust people, kids and other dogs in order to exist in harmony with us in our families in our modern society.

This demands something more from us as owners and trainers. It demands planning, education and engagement. We would like to think that is where ewas dog life comes into the picture.

We are good at planning, education and engagement. We are good at spreading our enthusiasm to the people training for us and we would like to think that the participants lay a good foundation for the future together with their dog.

Trust produces trust.

Welcome to our world of dog training
If you need to discuss which course that would be suitable for you and your dog please call on 07824-66 56 28.

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Ewa Highland

- Ewa Highland - www.ewasdoglife.co.uk - "Results and Joy by Knowledge and Love" - 2008 -