The Pet Behaviour Consultancy is a referral practice for the treatment of behavioural problems in dogs, cats, horses etc.  Owners of pets whose behaviour is causing concern should ask their vet to refer them, as your vet can rule out any underlying medical cause for the behaviour. Consultations are held on a one-to-one, home visit basis normally lasting 1½ to 2hrs and involve the practitioner, the pet and the pet’s family. Clients will receive handouts during the consultation if the problem behaviour warrants it, and will be sent a report outlining the advice given about 3 days after the consultation.

The treatment of behavioural problems takes time in establishing the motivation and depending on particular cases, the cause and development of suitable treatment programmes. Problems can be corrected or controlled by using kind methods and a system of rewards.

Each Behaviour Modification Programme (BMP) is simple to follow and tailored to the clients’ individual circumstances. It may produce results very quickly, but often it will take time, effort and a commitment by all the family to work at it, to produce the improved behaviour. The Pet Behaviour Consultancy also provides Training and Rehabilitation Sessions to owners interested in learning control and handling skills. Owners do not require a veterinary referral and sessions are done on a one-to-one basis at the client’s home or place of concern. Sessions last 45 minutes and handouts usually accompany the tasks covered in that session. Training is not just about control - it helps strengthen the bond between owner and pet, is a suitable outlet for your pet’s innate behaviour and most of all, it's FUN!

Rehabilitation Sessions: May be recommended after attending a consultation, when a client encounters a particular problem with their pet which necessitates further on-going assistance with that provided by a consultation.

Puppy Home Visits: For puppies too old to join puppy socialisation classes, these one-to-one sessions are ideal for puppies of 16-22 weeks of age. Common worries about destructiveness, biting and house training are discussed as well as an introduction to training, such as walking on a loose lead and coming when called.