Seeking a solution from Tricia Wills, Dog Trainer in Exeter, Devon and the South West
The roaming dog can be demonstrated and be motivated by a number of social and physiological issues. This could be as simple as a male roaming the neighbourhood looking for a mate or an in-season female putting herself out there locally! A lack of personal human being companionship can make a dog seek some alternative inspiration and amusement elsewhere, this can lead to some worrying unwanted social incidents.
Living in our forever-busy lives, we as dog owners can often forget the simple mental and physical instincts of stimulation a dog requires; if ignored, the dog can have a deep desire to seek and find what is beyond their not-so-stimulated lives.
A roaming dog for the owner can be a worrying experience and make you feel insecure and frustrated at the helplessness of the circumstance. Behaviour of this nature can be driven by the breed, mating instincts, boredom, loneliness or lack of human companionship, where this occurs then the desire to roam becomes its primary instinct, it can endanger the dog itself from street, road, car accidents or even pet theft!
These dog incidents of roaming behaviour patterns will be on the surface, both mystifying and frustrating to the dog owner.
Understanding the social owner/dog circumstances, breed and historic life experiences are an essential part of the diagnosis and the solution for these dog roaming behavioural events and will be key to unravel the mystery of your dogs behaviour!
A knowledgeable examination of the prompts to these roaming habits: how and what motivates the dog to wander off and disappear will be your next most important step to get you and your dog on the right journey together.
My 25 years + of a deep understanding into the nature of many dog breeds and the steps required for these dog roaming behaviour issues are critical to deliver the correct pathway solution and treatment plan.
Contact Tricia Wills – Exeter and Devon Dog Trainer: 01392 811723 • 07932 743982 • info@triciawills.co.uk
