The perfect connection between humans and dogs!
Introduction
My name is Russell Thorn, I am a dog behaviourist and psychologist. I have spent my life learning how to understand how dogs think, feel, and work from their own perspective. This for me, is the fairest way to understand them, and by far the most honourable way too.
Although I am capable of training dogs it’s not my main focus, as usually by the time my clients call me, the dog has been to training classes and knows the basic commands like sit, stay and give their paw. My focus is to help people to understand behaviours and learn how to create a harmonious connection between them and their dog. I keep things really simple and clear. No need for mind boggling techniques and fancy tools. Just an open mind and the will to do the best by our dogs. When we get it right, we really do get to live with man’s best friend.
Although I am capable of training dogs it’s not my main focus, as usually by the time my clients call me, the dog has been to training classes and knows the basic commands like sit, stay and give their paw. My focus is to help people to understand behaviours and learn how to create a harmonious connection between them and their dog. I keep things really simple and clear. No need for mind boggling techniques and fancy tools. Just an open mind and the will to do the best by our dogs. When we get it right, we really do get to live with man’s best friend.
My Philosophy
My Philosophy on dog behaviour and psychology , actually doesn’t belong to me or anyone . It is the philosophy of dogs . I realized along time ago that although there is a huge amount of information out there on dog behaviour and psychology it mostly comes from the perspective of humans . Dog psychology is exactly that . How their minds work from their perspective .
Dogs are a strong , loyal , intelligent , instinctual predatory pack animal . This is the base for why humans have such a powerful bond with them .
Dogs have a clear but intricate language based almost entirely on energy and body language . They’re a very quiet animal and because humans over the years have become the opposite, with most of our communication being verbal, we tend to miss most of what dogs are saying . So my job is basically to act as an interpreter, to help people to “ listen “ to their dogs in a more accurate and appropriate way.
I have spent my life studying how dogs interact, picking up on the subtlest and most intricate queues. If they place an importance on something then so will I, and I hope you will to .
Domestic dogs tend to have their natural ways and instincts muted and often confused because of living an unnatural life. Along with not living in large packs of dogs as they’re meant to, they also tend not to be active enough, or work hard enough, which stops them from being and feeling fulfilled as primal dogs. This, along with a lack of understanding, is the main cause for our dogs becoming unbalanced and manifesting issues which is when they become difficult to live with.
My simple ways will stop this from happening and will help people and dogs to live in perfect harmony. I know it works because the dogs tell me so. They know best.
Dogs are a strong , loyal , intelligent , instinctual predatory pack animal . This is the base for why humans have such a powerful bond with them .
Dogs have a clear but intricate language based almost entirely on energy and body language . They’re a very quiet animal and because humans over the years have become the opposite, with most of our communication being verbal, we tend to miss most of what dogs are saying . So my job is basically to act as an interpreter, to help people to “ listen “ to their dogs in a more accurate and appropriate way.
I have spent my life studying how dogs interact, picking up on the subtlest and most intricate queues. If they place an importance on something then so will I, and I hope you will to .
Domestic dogs tend to have their natural ways and instincts muted and often confused because of living an unnatural life. Along with not living in large packs of dogs as they’re meant to, they also tend not to be active enough, or work hard enough, which stops them from being and feeling fulfilled as primal dogs. This, along with a lack of understanding, is the main cause for our dogs becoming unbalanced and manifesting issues which is when they become difficult to live with.
My simple ways will stop this from happening and will help people and dogs to live in perfect harmony. I know it works because the dogs tell me so. They know best.
