Dog Behaviour Advice

While dog training can help to ‘manage’ problem behaviours, behavioural modification is a more in-depth holistic approach that will get to the root cause of the problem to enhance a positive change in your dog’s emotional responses and well-being.

There are a number of contributing factors that affect a dog’s temperament and personality.  Emotions, genetics, animal instinct, physiology, diet, and the environment can all effect a dog’s behaviour, and sometimes even a singular one-off event, which may go unnoticed to the human eye, can trigger a negative emotional response and result in behaviour problems that we feel suddenly came out of nowhere.

These behaviours, such as anxiety, fear, phobias, aggression, guarding and destruction are simply symptoms or coping mechanisms and are an entirely normal response for the way your dog is feeling psychologically.   The key in behavioural work is to compassionately understand what your dog is trying to tell you, what is the underlying reason they are behaving in this way, and how can we positively protect them and change these negative feelings to promote healthy, happy well-being for your beloved furry family member.

With an applied animal behavioural science degree education and 10 years of practical experience, I fully understand all of the contributing factors that may have resulted in your dog’s behaviour,  and will do a full assessment, diagnosis and put together practical steps and training sessions and plans to make the positive change you would like to see in your dog.   I will also work closely with your vet and vet referrals for a full holistic approach. The behavioural rehabilitation programme is usually done in four stages:

• Assessment and diagnosis

• Initial behavioural consultation (to include both the theory and practical steps to help your dog) 1.5 – 2 hours

• Full written behavioural report and training plans

• Weekly check-in and support

• Follow-up session (usually 4-6 weeks later to check on progress and move onto the final stages of treatment)

 The behavioural modification programme is £288.40 to include all of the above and support throughout the process.

On some occasions, clients may choose to have some additional follow-up sessions at a discounted rate of 15% (£102) per hour.

If you would like help changing your dog’s behaviour in a positive way, we can help to guide you and your dog through a Behavioural Modification Programme.

Please Note: When booking online, please be aware there is a 4-6 week waiting list, please scroll through my diary to find available appointments.