Is your dog….
Reactive to other dogs?
Aggressive to people?
Anxious or distressed?
A behaviourist, rather than a trainer, is needed when we need to understand why a pet’s behaviour is a problem. Qualified behaviourists have been trained to understand animal psychology and how to implement the most effective training and other interventions.
Dog behaviourists should work with the approval of a vet in order to both rule out and to identify possible medical causes of behaviour change.
Some examples of behavioural issues I can help with
Problems with behaviour towards people
Problems with behaviour towards other dogs
Anxieties, fears and phobias
Separation anxiety
In addition to many years (decades) of experience, I have studied to achieve qualifications in clinical animal behaviour and registered by accrediting professional bodies.
As behaviour change is driven by an animal’s biology, a veterinary check and referral is needed before I can work on behaviour modification. This is because some issues can have an underlying medical cause.
If you are not sure whether the problem is a training issue or a behavioural concern? Then I can do an inexpensive Assess and Advise visit which will give you some information as well as some practical help you can use straight away,
Changing the way a dog feels and behaves takes time and understanding. I am both trained and certified to help bring about positive change using a range of techniques. I only use methods that are currently being taught at the top universities. These are fear-free to ensure your relationship with your dog is never compromised.