DogAbility

About DogAbility

DogAbility is a dog training school and provider of behavioural therapy for dogs, based in Woldendorp. Support includes lessons, behaviour programmes and online offerings, either at the business or at the customer's home.

Behavioural therapy

The programme consists of an initial assessment, a home visit and a walk, followed by initial tips and a treatment plan. Further support is tailored to the situation and needs of the dog and owner.

• Fear
• Lunging behaviour
• Aggression
• Separation problems
• Restlessness at home

Lessons and activities

DogAbility offers one-to-one lessons and tracking. Group lessons are offered through HondenLokaal Noord in Farmsum.

• Private lessons
• Tracking
• Group lessons

Specialisations

Support covers, among other things, upbringing, training and behaviour. There is additional expertise in dogs and children, foreign dogs, and balance and coordination training.

• Preparing your dog for the arrival of a baby
• Support for families with dogs and children
• Foreign dogs
• Balance and coordination training

Approach

The approach is animal-friendly and based on trust, respect and positive reinforcement. Support takes the individual dog and its daily situation into account.

Practical information

HondenLokaal Noord's lessons take place in Farmsum. The number of dogs per group varies by course; balance and coordination lessons have a maximum of three dogs.

• Farmsum, Groningen
• Groups of 4 to a maximum of 8 dogs
• Balance & Coordination: maximum of three dogs