sheila harper
Sharing two-way communication through awareness and appropriate response to
canine body language, along with understanding canine behaviour and psychology,
will help dog and owner build a deeper relationship based on mutual trust and
respect. However much we may love our dogs, from time to time problems can
arise. This may be due to a wide variety of reasons ranging from health issues
to traumatic past experiences. Some dogs may develop issues related to
“aggression”, socialisation or separation, or may be struggling in their
environment with fear, insecurity, stress or hyperactivity. Whatever the case,
we offer practical guidance and support for the specific needs of each
individual, dog and owner alike. With Sheila Harper you will enjoy a unique
approach to learning about and working with dogs. Our primary purpose is to
educate, but in an ethical way, that recognises each dog as an individual, and
places them at the centre of all the work we do. We have studied, extensively,
the root causes of behaviour and environment related problems and believe that
human / canine partnerships, developed through a two way communication-based
system, provide the best remedy. About Sheila Since taking on her first rescue
dog with dog to dog and dog to human aggression, Sheila has lived and worked
with a wide variety of challenging dogs. Much of Sheila’s knowledge has come
through observing interactions of the dogs she has lived with, learning how they
gain skills to face such challenges as resolving conflicts themselves. Rather
than focussing on teaching problem dogs to obey commands, she helps to teach
them Real Life Skills, skills they can apply and adapt to any situation, where
they can gain maturity and responsibility. In all aspects, the physical and
mental well-being of the animal is of paramount importance Sheila regularly
teaches throughout Europe and has also worked in the USA and New Zealand. Over
the last 20 years Sheila has found herself becoming increasingly involved in
health aspects including Applied Zoopharmacognosy, nutrition and complementary
therapies.
