Help for the moments that have you at your wits' end!
Fears and phobias, reactivity, separation anxiety — behaviour support that's calm, ethical and grounded in what we actually know about how dogs learn.
Reward-based, evidence-based, no judgement
Living with a dog who's struggling is hard, lonely and often stressful or upsetting.
I work with positive-reinforcement methods, clear plans, kind handling, and a real understanding of what your dog is trying to tell us.
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Common things owners come to me for
On walks
- Lunging or barking at other dogs
- Reacting to people, bikes, vehicles, livestock etc.
- Other fearful behaviour
At home
- Struggling to settle or sleep
- Noise and other phobias (fireworks, thunder, vacuum etc.)
- Resource guarding (food, toys, places, people etc.)
- Bolting food / consuming non-food objects
- Visitor and doorbell barking or jumping up
- Separation anxiety
- Destructive behaviour
Out in the world
- Fear of car travel, traffic, vets, groomers, floor surfaces etc.
- Confidence after a tough start
- Settling a newly adopted dog
- Separation distress / attachment issues
A considered, structured way to make progress
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Detailed enquiry
You fill me in on the full picture — medical, your dog's history, household, routines, and what triggers what behaviour.
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Vet check
For most behaviour cases I'll ask you to check in with your vet first, to rule out pain or medical contributors.
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Initial consult
An in-depth session (usually at your home, sometimes by telephone) to assess and build a plan around your dog's specific needs — showing you how and what to put in place to help your dog.
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Follow-ups
If required, further practical follow-up sessions to coach you through the plan, with adjustments as your dog progresses.
Behaviour work often follows a vet referral. Happy to liaise with your vet throughout the process.
Need some friendly help?
Get in touch and let's talk through what's going on with your dog's behaviour — no commitment, no judgement.
Book a behaviour chat