Behaviour Support

Behaviour assessments are undertaken for all dogs who exhibit aggressive, fearful and repetitive problem behaviours regardless of breed, sex or age. A list of example problem behaviours can be found below if you're unsure whether your dog fits this criteria.

All behaviour assessments include:

> Written vet referral (your vet fills out a form)
> Completed dog history form (you fill out a form)
> A behaviour consultation (approx. 2-3 hours) where we discuss each problem behaviour in more depth
> I write a report for you and your vet detailing my behaviour assessment
> I create a behaviour modification plan that will be delivered through follow-up sessions
> Follow-up sessions aim to change the underlying emotions and motivations behind the behaviours (this can be delivered face-to-face, online or via the phone)

As a Candidate Member at the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC) I have the theoretical knowledge necessary for undertaking clinical animal behaviour work and am currently gaining the necessary practical experience to become a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). Therefore for some behaviour cases I may discuss my findings, assessment and on-going support with a CCAB mentor. To comply with standards set by the FABC, I must have written permission from your vet before I can carry out a behaviour assessment.

Types of Problem Behaviour

Unwanted (including aggressive*) behaviours
Towards people including the vet or groomer
Towards dogs (or other pets)
Over items (resource guarding)
Attention-seeking behaviours

Fear/anxiety behaviours
Noise sensitivity (e.g. fireworks, traffic)
Fearful behaviour when at the vets or groomer
Fear of the car/travelling
Fearful of novel environments
Other fearful or phobic behaviour

Separation-related problems
House-soiling when left home alone
Destruction of property, doors, windows
Excessive vocalisations (barking, whining, howling)
Inability to relax when left home alone

Abnormal/Repetitive behaviours
Tail/shadow chasing
Spinning
Chewing/self-mutilation
Ingesting non-food items
Night time waking

*Aggressive behaviours include: lunging, barking, growling, bearing teeth, air snapping and biting.

Behaviour Packages

Behaviour consultation and 1 hour follow-up support £250

> Up to 3 hour behaviour consultation

> Report detailing the assessment and behaviour modification plan

> 1 hour of follow up support (in-person or online)

> Weekly email/WhatsApp support up to a maximum of 45 minutes

> Access to relevant videos and handouts in the Training Vault.

(Follow-up must be used within 1 month of receiving your report)

Behaviour consultation and 3 hours follow-up support £320 (save £30)

> Up to 3 hour behaviour consultation

> Report detailing the behaviour assessment and modification plan

> 3 hours of follow up support (in-person or online)

> Weekly email/WhatsApp support up to a maximum of 45 minutes
> Access to relevant videos and handouts in the Training Vault.

(Follow-up must be used within 3 months of receiving your report)

Additional follow-up support can be purchased at £50 for 60 minutes.
Additional mileage costs of 50p per mile for locations more than 15 miles from S63.

Insurance Claims

If your dog is insured, you may be able to claim for their behaviour support. I am currently unable to facilitate the administration of claiming directly from your insurer and require payment beforehand. However, I can provide proof of purchase for you to send to your insurer.

Behaviour Assessments

The following steps briefly outline how a behaviour assessment is undertaken. For more information and advice on how to choose the right behaviourist can be found on my blog here.