I am not a plumber

When something has gone wrong in the bathroom, we call the plumber. He arrives, has a look and repairs what did not work. But what have you learned from this plumber? Will you be able to do the repairs yourself in the future?
No you will not.

I am not an electrician.
My father was an electrician. Clients called him when something was not working in their home. Father got in his car, found the cause of the problems and did the repairs for his clients. If an electrician has repaired something in your home, will you be able to do the repairs yourself in the future?
No you will not.

I am not a mechanic.
If something is wrong with your car, you visit the workshop, a mechanic has a look, finds the cause of the problem and fixes your car. Are you now able to fix your car at home in the future?
No you are not.

Let me repeat this again:
I am not a plumber, I am not an electrican and I am not a mechanic, because your dog is not a leaking tap, a faulty fridge or a stalling car.

What am I?

I AM A TEACHER.

Arriving at the home of a client I always find the cause of the problem.
Finding the cause of the problem is easy.
Teaching the clients how to behave correctly with the dog is another kettle of fish.
Teaching takes time.
Learning takes time. The older we are, the more time it can take.
Fortunately for us, dogs are very fast learners.
Dogs change their behaviour as soon as I have arrived in the home of my clients.
Why is that?
Because I have learned their language. They do not speak with words. They communicate with body language.
As we use the same language, the dog understands me and I understand the dog.

Example.
Clients tell me they are unable to call the dog when he is outside and barking at people walking past the fence. As I have ignored the dog since I arrived in the home of my clients, the dog has recognized in me the behaviour of a pack leader. The moment the dog runs out and starts barking, I clap my hands, take on an inviting body posture and a second later I can praise the dog for shutting up and running to me.

Teaching is a magnificent experience, certainly when I am dealing with clients who really want to learn. It is beautiful to see how they become more conscious of what they are doing. It is very satisfactory to notice how this leads to a better understanding between animal and human. Finally I feel very fulfilled if my teaching results in the appearance of a calm assertive behaviour in my clients.

Let me ask you a few questions.
What kind of (foreign) language did you ever learn in a few hours?
None.
Not even your mother tongue.
What kind of important activity in life, like walking, swimming, riding a bicyle or driving a car did you learn in a few hours?
None.
Do you think it is possible to learn everything you need to know about your dog in two hours?
No, that is impossible.
Nevertheless, many clients suppose I will come along and fix their dog, just as if it is a malfunctioning television set.
No. Your dog is not a leaking tap, nor a broken fridge or a stalling car.
Your dog is a magnificent living being and (s)he is the reflection of your own behaviour. (S)he is very straightforward, very clear in her/his communication. (S)he never lies, blames or criticizes. That is why it is really so easy to understand them, if you are willing to be straightforward, honest and use clear communication.
I will teach you all it takes to lead a harmonious life with your pet.
How long will that take?
I cannot answer that question because I do not know how fast you will learn.
But I can promise you that the problems will disappear and that your quality of life will increase enormously.
Like I have said before: I am not a plumber.
I am a teacher.

Kindest regards from Brunothedoglistener.