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. 1.5-3 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 behaviour assessment and modification plan

> 1 hour of follow up support

> 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 £365

> Up to 3 hour behaviour consultation

> Report detailing the behaviour assessment and modification plan

> 3 hours of follow up support

> 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 hours can be purchased at £45 for 60 minutes.

Additional mileage costs of 50p per mile for locations more than 15 miles from S63.

Follow-up hours can be in person or over the phone/online. Sometimes a 30 minute progress call can be more effective and will save on mileage costs.

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.