Helping you understand your dog's behaviour, identify contributing factors and implement practical, welfare-centred management and behaviour-change strategies.

Every dog is an individual. My approach focuses on understanding your dog's needs, exploring what may be contributing to their behaviour and developing a realistic, individualised plan that works for both you and your dog.

This is targeted towards dogs with behavioural difficulties and is not basic obedience or training. It focuses on behavioural management and support.

Areas of support may include:

• Fear, anxiety and confidence-related difficulties.

• Reactivity towards dogs or people.

• Separation related problems.

• Destructive behaviours.

• Frustration and difficulty coping with everyday situations.

• Noise phobias.

• Enrichment and welfare needs.

• Management strategies and monitoring progress.

• Risk assessments.

What's included?

1. Free 15-minute introductory call

An opportunity to briefly discuss your concerns, ask questions and establish whether my service is suitable for your dog's needs.

2. Initial behavioural consultation (approximately 1 hour)

An in-depth discussion of your dog's behavioural history, current difficulties, environment and daily routine. Preferably, this will take place in person, allowing me to meet your dog, observe their behaviour in context and discuss your concerns with you in their home environment. However, i understand that this is not always possible, so there are remote options available.

Online or telephone consultations are available when in-person assessment is not practical and remote delivery is suitable for your dog's needs.

3. 30-minute introductory training session + individualised behaviour support plan

Following the consultation, you will receive a 30-minute introductory training session where I will provide you with a written plan tailored to your dog. During this session, I will go through how to implement the practical exercises, and ensure you are comfortable and understand how to put management and environmental strategies in place.

The plan will outline recommended management strategies, practical exercises, environmental adjustments, achievable goals, progress tracking sheets and a risk assessment.

4. 45-minute practical training review (available 2 weeks after introductory training session)

Your follow-up session will take place around two weeks after your initial consultation, giving you and your dog time to start putting the behaviour support plan into practice. This allows you to practise the recommended exercises, build confidence with the techniques and identify any areas you may be finding difficult or need further guidance with. It also gives the environmental adjustments and management strategies time to take effect, helping us assess how well they are working in your day-to-day life.

During the session, we’ll review how you and your dog are getting on with the plan, look through your progress tracking sheets and identify any areas that may need further support. We’ll discuss how the recommended environmental adjustments and management strategies are working in practice, making changes where needed.

Sessions will be tailored to your needs and may include:

• Practical coaching: I can watch you work through exercises with your dog and provide feedback, guidance and support.

• Demonstrations: Where helpful, I can demonstrate exercises with your dog so you can observe the techniques before practising them yourself.

• Review and discussion: We can talk through your dog's progress, address any concerns, troubleshoot difficulties and agree on the next steps.

This session isn't about expecting major changes within two weeks; every dog progresses at their own pace. Instead, it's an opportunity to build your confidence, address challenges and ensure the plan remains practical, appropriate and tailored to you and your dog.

Sessions will primarily take place in person, allowing for practical coaching where appropriate, with remote guidance available when suitable.

5. Three months of ongoing support

Your package includes three months of follow-up support via telephone or video call, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss progress and receive guidance as you implement the plan. As part of this package, you also will receive up to two 30-minute practical training sessions, either in person or remote if necessary, where we can go through the practical elements of the behaviour support plan. These will be booked as and when they are needed.

This support is designed to help you work through the agreed recommendations and make adjustments as needed. It does not include unlimited appointments or continuous availability. The arrangements and reasonable limits for contact will be agreed at the outset.

Appointments and travel

My service is primarily delivered through in-person consultations and practical coaching, as I believe that observing dogs in context and supporting owners as they implement recommendations can be valuable parts of the behaviour-change process.

Home visits and in-person appointments are available within approximately 10 miles of Gainsborough, subject to suitability and availability. Appointments beyond this area may be possible, with additional travel charges agreed before booking.

Telephone and video consultations are also available where appropriate, particularly for follow-up support or cases where remote delivery is suitable.

Working within your dog's needs

Some behavioural concerns require veterinary investigation or specialist support. If your dog's needs fall outside my professional remit, I will discuss appropriate referral options with you. Where necessary, I may recommend veterinary assessment or collaboration with other suitably qualified professionals to support your dog's welfare.