I can tackle deep-rooted animal behaviour problems or more recent issues such as:
Do you have a problem with your pet dog, cat, rabbit or parrot?
Is it starting to impact your animal’s welfare and your relationship with them?
Dogs
- Aggression
- Anxiety and stress
- Excessive barking
- Separation related problems
- Toileting issues
- Noise phobias
- Control problems
Cats
- Aggression towards people
- Aggression towards other cats
- Stress related problems
- Toileting issues
Rabbits
- Advice on housing and environmental enrichment
- Aggression towards other rabbits and owners
Parrots
- Stress-related problems
- Aggression towards people
Consultations - what to expect
I will ask you to complete a questionnaire. We will then arrange a consultation in your home, at your veterinary practice or in some cases by Skype.
In our two hour consultation I will:
- take a full history of your animal
- make an assessment of your animal
- identify the motivation for the problem
- give you some immediate advice
- demonstrate some practical training techniques
- provide some useful reading material
Aftercare
I will send you:
- a full and detailed report
- an action plan to follow
- if further training is needed, details of professionally qualified trainers who can follow a behaviour modification plan (BMP) using appropriate training techniques.
- one month of follow-up support by telephone or email after the consultation
What you need to do
Some medical conditions can cause behaviour problems. To rule these out, you need to be referred by your vet. You can download referral documents from the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Team effort
I can give you advice about how to help your pet. However for the best results pet owners must back this up by having the time and commitment to follow the action plan.
Cost
This depends on your location. Please contact me for details.