Transforming pets’ behaviour The support services offered by Wood Green, The Animals Charity have helped thousands of pet owners in the past year. Going beyond the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs, cats and small animals, Wood Green is also able to help people resolve any pet-related queries or concerns.
work to be done. Sue Ketland, an experienced Dog Behaviour & Training Specialist at Wood Green, arranged a series of free one-to-one sessions with Mabel and her owner at a local nature reserve. Over this 10-week period, Mabel slowly learned to meet people and other dogs – including Sue’s dog, Reef – with plenty of positive reinforcement along the way.
These come in many different shapes and sizes, like one distressed dog owner who called Wood Green’s Pet Support team after her puppy, a Border Collie called Mabel, had bitten her vet through fear. As a first step to address the situation, Mabel joined one of Wood Green’s puppy training courses and the owner was given tailored advice to continue the training at home.
If you are struggling with any pet-related issue, however big or small, please contact Wood Green as soon as possible. The charity may be able to offer a solution through advice, behavioural support or even financial support. If you are no longer able to care for a pet, their friendly team can help with that too.
Mabel’s behaviour and emotional wellbeing improved during the course, but there was still
Talk to Wood Green’s team on 0300 303 9333 or visit woodgreen.org.uk to find out more.
Looking for free pet advice? Our team can help. At Wood Green, we can support you with all aspects of pet care – from behavioural problems and dietary needs, to health and happiness.
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