On “Fixing” Behavior Problems: Reachable Goals and Wishful Thinking
As part of my job, I spend a fair amount of time talking on the phone with potential clients who are interested in scheduling a behavior consult. We talk briefly about the dog’s issues, the owner’s main concerns, and how the consultation visit works. Most of these people are good owners who love their dogs, and genuinely want to know how to help them. Not surprisingly, many of them are also somewhat desperate for a solution – a dog with…
