Problem dog behaviour from one of the few qualified and experienced behaviourist in Scotland


Problems such as

  Dog Fears and phobia's (fireworks, thunder, loud noises, people)
  Dog Aggression towards people (biting, lunging, growling, snapping, barking)
  Dog Aggression towards dogs or animals (biting, lunging, growling, snapping, barking)
  Dog Barking/growling inappropriately
  Dog Destruction/Chewing of your home or car
  Dog Separation related disorders (only when you leave)
  Dog House training (out with the normal puppy stage)
  Dog Attention seeking (stealing, barking, biting, crying, whining)
  Dog Running away (from home or when out walking)
  Dog Tail chasing or any other repetitive behaviour

To assist owners in how best to understand and rectify or manage a problem they may have with their dog.

Home visits are available upon request.

Each case is treated individually, evaluating the emotional and general mood state together with the motivational cause - most importantly the cause is treated rather than the behaviour.

Cases should be referred by the owners veterinary surgeon, assuring the owner that the problem is not medically related - this can be particularly appropriate if the behaviour has had a sudden onset.

Initial contact should be made either via the telephone, email or by submitting the QUESTIONNAIRE, at which point basic details will be take and a suitable appointment time will be made.

A consultation usually last between two and a half to three hours, during which time a full assessment of the dog and the owners interaction with the dog will be made together with in-depth history taken. From this information a personalised behaviour modification program can be implemented. This may take into account training and owner intervention but most importantly an understanding of why the behaviour has occurred and how to improve it in the future.

Contact will then be made via the telephone whereupon if required additional information will be given. For some cases such as aggression a practical follow up session may be advantageous.
See testimonials for previous cases

Dog/dog aggressive cases may be able to proceed onto the dog/dog reactive courses once a private assessment and specific treatment plan has been implemented. The dog/dog reactive course will allow you to continue with your progress around other dogs (often something owners find difficulty with). More details will be given during the consultation. 

 

As a follow on from a private behavioural consultation

Dog to Dog Reacitve Courses  

Does your dog show aggression (barking, lunging, growling or snapping) towards other dogs? If so then the new 'Dog to Dog Reactive' courses may be suitable. Call or email for further details.