Why study with us?
Our presence here was born from our dogs. We began as dog walkers so we experienced a wide spectrum of 'personalities and behaviours' across a wide range of dogs....young, old, small, large, hunters to couch companions.....we have worked with hundreds of dogs with a wide variety of abilities. It became apparent that, in order to create a cohesive, integrated group which would change as time went by, accepting new dogs at a moments notice, we needed to create a structure and environment in which they could all feel relaxed, happy and confident, any time, all the time and anywhere.
We watched them intently, learned their almost invisible responses and we 'talked' with them. Our communication channel became fluent and their guardians were noticing.
Our presence here was born from our dogs. We began as dog walkers so we experienced a wide spectrum of 'personalities and behaviours' across a wide range of dogs....young, old, small, large, hunters to couch companions.....we have worked with hundreds of dogs with a wide variety of abilities. It became apparent that, in order to create a cohesive, integrated group which would change as time went by, accepting new dogs at a moments notice, we needed to create a structure and environment in which they could all feel relaxed, happy and confident, any time, all the time and anywhere.
We watched them intently, learned their almost invisible responses and we 'talked' with them. Our communication channel became fluent and their guardians were noticing. They began asking for assistance and, over time, we formulated our beliefs and actions into words.
The Metaphysical Dog epitomises our belief that the relationship is the bedrock and that relationship requires recognition of both parties.
We watched them intently, learned their almost invisible responses and we 'talked' with them. Our communication channel became fluent and their guardians were noticing.
Our presence here was born from our dogs. We began as dog walkers so we experienced a wide spectrum of 'personalities and behaviours' across a wide range of dogs....young, old, small, large, hunters to couch companions.....we have worked with hundreds of dogs with a wide variety of abilities. It became apparent that, in order to create a cohesive, integrated group which would change as time went by, accepting new dogs at a moments notice, we needed to create a structure and environment in which they could all feel relaxed, happy and confident, any time, all the time and anywhere.
We watched them intently, learned their almost invisible responses and we 'talked' with them. Our communication channel became fluent and their guardians were noticing. They began asking for assistance and, over time, we formulated our beliefs and actions into words.
The Metaphysical Dog epitomises our belief that the relationship is the bedrock and that relationship requires recognition of both parties.
We are.....
Han
Han's all about education via enjoyment and enrichment....she always looks at how she can enrich the educational experience for our dogs....which is why she's so good at it. Dogs love to learn and Han works out how to get the best from everyone. Her ability to see deeply into the dog's needs makes her an excellent dog advocate.
Pat
Pat's really into energy...the vibration, frequency kind of energy.....and what a dog does with his/her energy....the 'invisible' responses. It's a form of communication that she uses every day - just like another language and she's pretty fluent in this one!
Years of 'being' and a background in psychology translate well in co-regulation.
Years of 'being' and a background in psychology translate well in co-regulation.
We learn through play and energy exchange. You need to learn HOW your
dog learns and your dog needs to learn HOW you operate. You both need to
be aware of the potential outcomes of your actions.
Your dog needs to see you as the provider of consistently positive learning experiences.
Holding that postive state for your dog means your dog can relax and place his/her trust in your actions.
Your dog needs to see you as the provider of consistently positive learning experiences.
Holding that postive state for your dog means your dog can relax and place his/her trust in your actions.
Behaviour is the external expression of the internal state.
- We provide you with the deep detail you need to make the difference you want.
- We share with you what we have found really matters....to dogs, not people.
- All our lessons are created from real life, everyday situations.
Relationship Physics
Each positive encounter experienced by you and your dog has the ability to expand your energetic connection, raise your vibration and nurture you future together.
Our first course was a training programme called 'Human Training for Dogs' because the dogs we encountered could all do what we asked of them yet weren't doing 'it' for their guardians. Why was this?
After much thought and observation, we realised that people were approaching 'dog training' from a 'people centric' perspective. We approach our relationships with dogs in a 'dog centric' way and this is where the difference came into play.
So we set about creating a process which could bridge the divide, both ways. It had to be be clear and simple, straightforward and effective whilst fun and engaging, for both human and dog! That course is The Training Triangle and it meets the criteria exactly. This course is all about 'doing'.
However, we know there's much more to this relaionship than meets the eye. For those who want to delve more deeply into 'the co-regulation aspect of relationship', we have IC4. This has been crafted to enable change - change at the very core of your being. This course is all about 'being'.
The Metaphysical Dog will be available in June and that will be a multi media collection exploring the metaphysical nature of the human-dog relationship.
Our first course was a training programme called 'Human Training for Dogs' because the dogs we encountered could all do what we asked of them yet weren't doing 'it' for their guardians. Why was this?
After much thought and observation, we realised that people were approaching 'dog training' from a 'people centric' perspective. We approach our relationships with dogs in a 'dog centric' way and this is where the difference came into play.
So we set about creating a process which could bridge the divide, both ways. It had to be be clear and simple, straightforward and effective whilst fun and engaging, for both human and dog! That course is The Training Triangle and it meets the criteria exactly. This course is all about 'doing'.
However, we know there's much more to this relaionship than meets the eye. For those who want to delve more deeply into 'the co-regulation aspect of relationship', we have IC4. This has been crafted to enable change - change at the very core of your being. This course is all about 'being'.
The Metaphysical Dog will be available in June and that will be a multi media collection exploring the metaphysical nature of the human-dog relationship.
Frequently asked questions
If this is 'human training', will my dog actually be trained?
Yes. As we are showing you the steps and structures we use to work with dogs, you will be training your own dog as you both learn together.
I previously engaged a trainer and although my dog did everything with the trainer, she wouldn't do it with me. What's going to be different this time?
This is why we train people to work with their dogs. We can do 'stuff' with dogs that their people can't so we focus upon you in order to help you understand the entire process.
Why don't you just train the dog so they always do what they're asked?
Dogs are 'context specific' which means their responses are influenced
by their environment plus, each dog is an individual. If you want the
best for your dog, you'll want to understand 'how' they translate their
world....rather than 'bark commands'.
The 'best trained' dogs all learned in an environment where their needs were understood and nurtured.
The 'best trained' dogs all learned in an environment where their needs were understood and nurtured.
Can I fail this?
Success and/or failure will be driven by you. You can fail if you
decide to give up. You can take these lessons as often as you want so
you learn at your own pace. Learning how to work with dogs in a way that
works for dogs does require a change in people.....usually for the
better. People associate learning with 'education' and, for some, that
equates to school, college or university. That's not how dogs learn so a
'different hat' is required. However, we talk about this.
How long does it take?
That will depend upon your input and the quality of the work you and
your dog do together. This is about getting it right NOT getting it done
in days. 'Zen' NOT when! We usually advise you work on each step for at
least two weeks before moving to the next however, two weeks of once a
week only means twice and that's not nearly enough. You are aiming to create
consistency and that requires repetition.
Will I have support?
Yes, we will support you via e-mail about queries specific to the
course. We are not discussing general, non course related topics
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