BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

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I am proud to be a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and an Animal Behaviour and Training Council Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist. I have been working with dogs with behaviour problems for over 10 years and I work with dogs and their owners in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. I use only kind, reward based methods and keep my training and behaviour knowledge up to date through regular CPD.

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Behaviour counselling may be required for the following problems:

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• Aggression towards other dogs or people

• Barking at other dogs, people or cars when on the lead

• Separation anxiety

• Fear of fireworks or other loud noises

• Chasing cars, joggers or bicycles

• Guarding beds, food bowls or chews to the extent that it causes a problem.

• Any other behaviour problem that impacts on your dog's welfare or that of family members.

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How does behaviour counselling work?

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It is important to rule out medical causes of the problem behaviour, so I will ask you to speak to your vet initially. Your vet may want to carry out a health check if they have not seen your dog recently. I will send you a referral form for your vet to fill in and return to me, along with your dog's medical records (with your permission) if they feel it is appropriate. I will also send you a behaviour questionnaire for you to fill out and return to me with details of your dog's behaviour problem. Once I have both these forms back, we can make an appointment for a behaviour consultation.

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A behaviour consultation is carried out at your home and usually takes around 2 hours. I will take a thorough history of your dog and the behaviour problem, review any videos of the behaviour and of course, observe your dog. I will then discuss with you the possible reasons for the problem and devise a behaviour modification programme which we will also discuss at length. Coaching on training techniques may also be included in the first session if appropriate.  You will then receive a detailed written report and full client-led telephone/ email support as you work through the programme, plus follow up visits depending on which behaviour support package you have chosen (see below).

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How much does behaviour counselling cost?

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Many insurance policies will cover behaviour counselling- please check your policy documentation. I do require clients to pay directly and then claim back on their insurance.

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Behaviour Advice Phone Call £45. If you are having problems with your dog's behaviour and you would like to discuss your options. I can also give basic advice to prevent the problem worsening. Please note that without veterinary referral I cannot give detailed behaviour advice about specific cases.

 

Basic Behaviour Support Package £249. Suitable for owners who would like to know why their dog has a behaviour problem and need advice on how to move forward.

This includes:

• A thorough review of your dog's behavioural history and any videos you have sent, alongside the clinical history provided by your vet. 

• A 2 hour (approx.) behaviour consultation at your home. 

• A detailed written report and Behaviour Modification Plan to follow.

• Communication with your vet regarding our Behaviour Modification Plan.

• Completion of insurance claim documentation, if required. 

• Client-led support via email and/ or telephone for 6 weeks as you start to work through the plan.

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Advanced Behaviour Support Package £325. For owners of dogs with more complex behaviour problems or who need an extended period of support. 

This includes:

• A review of your dog's behavioural history and any videos you have sent, alongside the clinical history provided by your vet. 

• A 2 hour (approx.) behaviour consultation at your home.

• A detailed written report and Behaviour Modification Plan to follow.

• Communication with your vet regarding our Behaviour Modification Plan. 

• Completion of insurance claim documentation, if required.

• Client-led support via email and/ or telephone for 3 months as you work through the plan.

• One follow up visit (approx. 1 hour) to support you with training techniques. 

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Advanced++ Behaviour Support Package £395. For owners of dogs with more complex behaviour problems or who need an extended period of support.

This includes:

• A review of your dog's behavioural history and any videos you have sent, alongside the clinical history provided by your vet. 

• A 2 hour (approx.) behaviour consultation at your home.

• A detailed written report and Behaviour Modification Plan to follow.

• Communication with your vet regarding our Behaviour Modification Plan. 

• Completion of insurance claim documentation, if required.

• Client-led support via email and/ or telephone for 4 months as you work through the plan.

• Two follow up visits (approx. 1 hour) to support you with training techniques. 

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Reactive Dog Progress Package £495.

Providing you with extra support as you work with your reactive dog. I am happy to work with reactive dogs on the Basic and Advanced Support Packages, but I find these cases do benefit from the additional support over a longer period of time. This package is also suitable for other complex behaviour problems.

This includes:

• A review of your dog's behavioural history and any videos you have sent, alongside the clinical history provided by your vet. 

• A 2 hour (approx.) behaviour consultation at your home.

• A detailed written report and Behaviour Modification Plan to follow.

• Communication with your vet regarding your dog's Behaviour Modification Plan.

• Completion of insurance claim documentation, if required.

• Client-led support via email and/ or telephone for 6 months as you work through the programme.

• Three follow up visits (approx. 1 hour each) to support you with training techniques. 

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Additional follow up visits can be booked if required, these cost £75 each. 

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I believe that all dogs and their owners should have access to behaviour counselling so please do speak to me if cost is an issue. I am happy to organise payment plans if required. 

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