Behaviour Services
Support with a range of challenges that are making your dog unhappy. This can include reactivity, guarding, aggression and separation related challenges. I will never ask to see your pets behaviour problem at its worst, we will gather that information from you with questions on our extensive questionnaire. That helps keep them safe and sane.
Behaviour Modification Services
I have completed postgraduate studies in clinical animal behaviour at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies.
My goal is to support you with the challenges you are facing and get to the root cause of why your dog is feeling worried and stressed. By looking at the emotion behind the behaviour we can help change the behaviour.
My service helps you:
Understand why your pet is behaving this way.
How you can help them.
Get the support you need with step by step guidance and along the way.
Get a comprehensive plan that incorporates your individual dogs lifestyle, breed and temperament.
Why do you work with vets?
All services require vet referral to rule out any overt medical problems. Dogs can be masters at hiding pain and it wouldn't be right for your dog to embark on a behavioural modification plan if they are in pain (this wouldn't address the cause) therefore your dog could still be in pain, which is definitely something you would not want for them. You'd also potentially be wasting time, energy and money.
Please note that we are not are not a veterinary behaviour service. In all cases where further medical tests or medication is required these will be arranged and charged through the referring veterinary surgeon. Vet behaviourists can diagnose medical interactions alongside behaviour and can advise on medication alongside collaborating with the referring vet.
You may be able to claim back on your insurance.
Take the first step to see if the behaviour service is right for you and your pet and book a call below. I'll ask some questions about your pet, walk you through the different options and answer any questions you have. We can discover if we're a good fit for each other.
Don't I just need training?
While there is an element to training involved in behaviour services, behaviour services are different to training as they take into account your dog's life including their mental health and environment. I focus on the emotion that they are showing and work on changing this, so in turn their behaviour can change.
Aggression and reactivity can put them, you and other dogs and people in danger. I take an in depth consultation and discuss your dogs triggers and how to avoid them.
Dog body language can often be subtle and we're not always taught it. Here are some signs a dog is showing distress signs. Often, if left untreated this distress can increase and result in aggression:
Running away
Lying down with their leg up
Barking
Growling
Bearing teeth
Freezing
Stiffening up
Yawning (when not tired)
By reaching out for help you can help your dog before behaviours get more severe.
Step 1: You contact me with a description of the challenge you're facing and we see what service may be best for you. I will explain to you what I offer you and your pet and what you will need to do in terms of the behavioural plan to see progress. I'm here to support you if you have questions throughout the process.
Step 2: I send a vet referral form to you via email and your pet has a vet check. This is important to as pain and problem behaviour can be linked. Read more here if you like. If the vet rules out anything overtly medical then I will send you a questionnaire. I will keep in touch with your vets to let them know the outcomes. I will send some initial 'first aid' advice to keep everyone safe from a physical, mental and legal perspective.
Step 3: I will send you a questionnaire that asks specific questions about the challenges you are facing. I will review this, and do any further investigations and I will make some notes on the questionnaire and ask further questions at the assessment at your home.
Step 4: I will explain the motivations for your dogs behaviour and the emotion behind it. Without clarity on why your pet is behaving the way they are it will be impossible to change it. I will send an email after the consultation with some initial advice and I will provide you with a strategy and plan and videos outlined in a report for you within 7 days.
Step 5 - We will arrange a call to go through the report to check if you have any questions or incase any other family members do.
Step 6: We will keep in touch and you'll send through videos and diaries so we can keep track of progress.
Step 7: I will come out with you for a follow up to go through extra training and techniques.
It can feel lonely and overwhelming when your pet is behaving in a baffling way. I am here to support you.
Who is this for?
This is ideal for people who are committed to taking and following steps and advice.
Who is this not for?
This is not for people who want a quick fix - this can take time especially if a pet has been rehearsing this behaviour for a long time. It's important to mention that there can be no absolute cure's or guarantees. There can be a range of factors that contribute to a dog's behaviour including genetics. I will work passionately to help you and advise on safety measures to keep everyone safe.
What's included?
You may be able to claim money back on your insurance. All services are on vet referral.
Why work with me?
I studied at the prestgious University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies and study for hundreds of hours so that I can provide the best service to you and your dog. The course costs thousands of pounds.
I have worked with and shadowed certified clinical animal behaviourists.
It's a wild wild west!
The training and behaviour industry is unregulated, and a wild wild west out there meaning ANYONE can buy a £10 groupon course and call themselves a behaviourist. This can mean outdated methods are used, timing is wrong during training and you train the wrong thing, or trainers scare your puppy mentally or even physically if certain equipment or methods are used.
Don't just take our word for it.. here are some things customers have said about all of our services
We sat outside together and he was very calm. We haven't been able to have a cuddle like this in over a week - thank you!
Emily, Radlett
The separation training is really helping and he can be left for longer periods now. Thanks for all your help!
Tanya, St Albans
Thank you so much, from the start being able to talk on the phone you've been so helpful.
Rich, St Albans
Lisa has had a very calming effect on us all, surrounding training. She made it all seem like a pleasure and gave us the confidence to put boundaries in place that work well for us and for Ralph. I can happily recommend Lisa. For us, she is the perfect trainer and expert on all things dog!
Lorna, St Albans
