Behavioural Help for Dogs

Has living with your dog become a chore rather than a pleasure?  Is your dog behaving in a way that makes you unhappy or even frightened?  Are you so busy that you never seem to find time to do anything about it?

Canine behaviour problems are more common than you might imagine.  Problem behaviour can take even the most diligent pet owners by surprise and is often the result of an unfortunate series of events, or a simple misunderstanding of dog behaviour and motivation. Life can be challenging and dogs of all ages, all breeds, and from all backgrounds can struggle at times.

I can help.

I provide a non-judgemental approach and up to date, bespoke behaviour treatment programmes, designed to achieve positive behaviour change.  Using proven, welfare friendly strategies, I will support you every step of the way, so that you feel empowered and begin to enjoy life with your dog again.

Help is here for:

Why Choose Me?

• I am a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist (see the About Me page for more details)

• Clinicians with my qualifications are recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

• Most clients can claim for my fees on their pet insurance (please check with your insurer before booking)

• I work with a limited number of clients at any one time, ensuring focussed and bespoke support

• My behaviour treatment packages are designed to give the best chance of success via intensive, targeted and supported coaching

How Does It Work?

Step 1 – Information Gathering

When you get in touch, we will ask you to provide a history of the problems you are having and information about your dog’s history and current lifestyle.  We will also provide a referral form for your vet to complete.  Once we have the information, we will book a time for your initial consultation and will ask for payment to hold the date.  One important step nearer to getting help.

Step 2 – Behaviour Assessment & Management Consultation

The Behaviour Assessment and Management Consultation is the first step for all behaviour cases. This 90-minute online consultation helps us build a full picture of your dog’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing, daily life, and any underlying factors that may be contributing to the challenges you are experiencing.

Together we will put supportive management strategies in place to reduce risk, stabilise the situation, and create a clear plan for moving forward.

Following the consultation, you will receive a written behaviour assessment and management action plan, including essential management strategies and, where appropriate, training foundations to begin implementing straight away.

I will also send the referring vet a summary of my assessment, and liaise with them to discuss any medical issues, medication, supplements or diet change.

Step 3 – Coaching & Behaviour Change Programme

Behaviour change takes time, consistency, and support. Following the assessment, ongoing coaching sessions help you build practical skills, develop confidence, and support your dog through lasting change at a pace that feels manageable for both of you.

Support throughout your programme may include:

• Face-to-face practical coaching sessions

• Progress tracking via regular online meetings

• Written advice sheets, training protocols and videos

• Liaison with your veterinary practice where medication or medical conditions form part of the case

The behaviour change programme is tailored to both your dog and your everyday life.

I will take into account your previous experience, confidence, daily routines, and other demands on your time and energy. The aim is always to make progress feel achievable and sustainable, rather than overwhelming.

Over time, the goal is not simply to improve behaviour, but to help you feel increasingly confident and self-sufficient in understanding, supporting, and problem-solving with your dog going forward.

At the end of your programme, progress will be reviewed together. Many owners feel ready to continue independently using the skills and strategies they have learned, while others choose ongoing support where beneficial.

Step 4 – Behaviour Change

Behaviour change is rarely instant, but with consistent support, appropriate management, and welfare-friendly training, meaningful progress is absolutely possible. My aim is to help you improve your dog’s behaviour as efficiently as possible, whilst protecting both welfare and your relationship with your dog throughout the process.

There are no quick fixes or magic wands, but reward-based, evidence-led behaviour treatment is proven to create lasting positive change without fear, pain, or intimidation.

What Does it Cost?

We will always try to be clear about our prices, nobody likes unexpected costs.

Fees for the Behaviour Assessment & Management Consult are £220*, which includes;

• Case preparation, research, reviewing of your video footage etc

• Liaising with the referring vet

• The 90 minute consultation

• Management strategies to help straight away

• Preparing and sending your behaviour assessment and management action plan

• Preparing and sending a summary report to the referring vet

• Liaising further with the vet and any other practitioners regarding treatment plans involving both medical and behavioural elements

• Completing and returning paperwork for pet insurance claims

* For multi-dog households, there is a fee of £50 per additional dog involved in the case

Fees for the coaching programmes vary, but tend to be £97 per month, with the most commonly recommended packages being 3 - 6 months long. This includes;

• One hour of in-person coaching per month, including foundation skills, advanced skills, training at home or ‘on location’, coached walks etc

• One online Progress Tracker meeting per month to troubleshoot and ensure progress between coaching sessions

• Continued liaison with the referring vet as needed

• Processing of continuation insurance claims

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