HODOKU DOG TRAINING and Behavioural Consultancy- HDTBC

Hodoku-an ancient Japanese canji going back to the times of  Samurai. It means Compassion. HDT uses humane,  scientifically endorsed and proven techniques and practices in training dogs and in assessing and rehabilitating behavioural problems. The techniques do not involve, force, pain, the use of training tools such as choke chains. It is about the owner learning what it is that the dog responds to best in training tools, and  reinforcement of good behaviour. Clients and dogs are trained together and the owner is helped to gain knowledge and understanding of how their dog thinks, learns and therefore helps them to develop an even more special bond.
I am a positive reward based trainer. I use motivational based techniques using food, toys, praise, or a combination of all three. Positive reinforcement methods are used in conjunction with the use of “markers” .This is where the dog learns the meaning of a behavioural cue. I do not use any chokechain, prong collar or any other type of aversive techniques. Nor do I condone them. There is no place for fear, pain or force in the methods used by Hodoku Dog Training and Behavioural Consultancy- HDTBC 
With over 40 years experience, I get as excited today as I did 40 years ago when I learn something new about training my own dogs, and those of my clients.
I was awarded the professional Dog Training Instructor certificate , with merit from Creedo College, and hold an honours degree in Behavioural Science. I also hold the Adv.Dip.Cbm (Advanced Diploma of Canine Behaviour Management). This is an internationally accredited and recognised Degree Level qualification for Canine Behaviour Cconsultants. I am preparing a research project into “Canine Emotion and Anxiety Disorders- Assessment and This will be submitted as part of the requirements for a Masters Degree in Canine Behaviour. With a lifetime of being with dogs behind me, as well as experience of competing in Agility and Obedience in the UK my passion is to develop the bond between dog and owner. I am also enrolled in the Dunbar Academy which enables me to continue regularly update and maintain the best of current practice. Ongoing process of professional development is a priority. 
With many years of actual experience experience behind me, I am still committed to developing and learning as much as I can. Areas of study and expertise covered in the qualifications and in my CPD (Continued Professional Development) are as follows: Aggression- Causes, types and treatment. The Advanced positive reinforcement methods of rehabilitation. 
Scent Training for All dogs. Canine emotion and behaviour.
The Dunbar Academy.
The School of canine science.

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