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Originally Posted by bWY39  The one we had cost us £300 and we had to sign a one year contract.
She was with us exactly two hours and told us only that which we knew already.
1. Your puppy is extremely timid.
2. If you work with him he may or may not respond.
3. Let him come to you don't force him.
We knew all this we have had dogs all our lives what we were looking for was help in bringing our little man through the "U" turn.
I really was expecting her to say I will be back in "X" amount of weeks to see how he is getting on.
No such luck she just said if you need support just call us.
This was a lady highly recommended and from a company called "Bark Busters.
As she sat observing the two youngest went into their crate and went to sleep.
The lady said well that's it you wont get them to come out now as little shy boy will stay in his crate where he feels secure.
I just gave a whistle and he shot out of the crate looking for his treat but would not come over to me.
I have no faith left for Behaviourists I feel totally let down and disappointed and will never ever employ another.
I would have been absolutely happy if she had said she will come again but no such luck. |
I failed to see your location-for a typical contract that's not bad in price,
but IMHO with the service you are describing you are getting shafted!
Behaviorist are not dog trainers but they are not limited to evaluation and a 'state of the dog' unless that's the specified agreement.
In most cases and my experience they are supposed to go farther and either direct you to a trainer giving you something to take to the trainer (their findings) to aid in how to train this specific dog and /or give you a to-do list of exercises.
Nevertheless they should be doing a follow up to check progress.
What's listed as the service agreement in the contract?
Is there a stipulation specified it's documented as legitimate by a solicitor? -I've a brief understanding of English basic contract law, so don't quote me unless you don't mind looking foolish a bit.
IMHO she sounds like someone how do you say who 'can't be asked' to do her job to the fullest.