The Animal Behaviour Clinic

Is your pet struggling with behavioural issues?

I can help – get in touch to find out more about my Animal Behavioural Clinic.

I can help with a number of behavioural issues such as barking, destruction, toileting issues, chewing/biting, fearful behaviours, etc.



If your pet is insured, you may be able to claim back your consultation through your pet insurance. Several pet insurance companies cover veterinary-referred behaviour consultations. This is usually when treating a diagnosed behavioural disorder rather than for basic training.

Key providers include PetPlan, Animal Friends, Napa, etc. Check with your own insurance. 


Most policies require a vet to first diagnose a medical issue or recommend a behaviourist.

It won't cover training for bad behaviour that is not medically diagnosed.



I can help with Behaviour Consultations

Is your pet struggling with behavioural issues? We can help – get in touch to find out more about our Animal Behavioural Clinic.

Dogs

Cats

Rabbits

  • What sort of problem can a Pet Consultant help with?

    I can help with a wide variety of behavioural problems with domestic pets. Like aggression, destructiveness, toileting problems, marking, spraying, self-mutilation, vocal behaviour, nervousness, phobias, car travel, livestock chasing and general training.

  • What happens during a consultation?

    Consultations are held at the client's home so I can get a better understanding of the pet's environment. They normally last between 1 ½ - 2 hours depending on the behavioural problem. A history of the problem is taken to help me work out what is causing the behavioural problem. I can then assess your pet and prepare a suitable modification programme for you and your pet to follow.

  • What happens after the consultation?

    Often only one consultation is required, depending on the behaviour of your pet. If further treatment is required, this can be done either over the telephone or for more complex cases, subsequent consultations may be arranged. 


    After this, a report is sent to you and your referring veterinarian so that they can also follow your pets progress and give any medication, which may be necessary with some cases, in conjunction with the behavioural modification programme.


  • How quickly will I see results, and can I be guaranteed a result?

    The behavioural modification programme will be set up so that you, your family and your pet will be able to work through it together. There are NO ‘quick fix’ solutions to behaviour problems, although some problems can be easily solved. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment from you and your family (even your friends), but by contacting a pet counsellor in the first place, it shows you are taking a step in the right direction. 

  • How do I get an appointment to see you?

    Not every pet will need to be seen by a veterinarian before a consultation, but some pets may need medical care, so it is advised to get your pet checked by a veterinarian first to rule out any medical issues. 

    If your pet is medically alright, then you can contact me to arrange a consultation.

Book an appointment

If you’d like to book a consultation or have any questions, please get in touch with me today!

Book an appointment

Costs

Initial Consultation (home visit – approx. 1 ½ hour) with a written behaviour modification programme/training £150. 

Follow up sessions - £60/hour.

For complex behavioural issues/pets with known or potential medical/physical issues and you want to claim against your pet insurance, then I would recommend seeing your vet first and then book an appointment with me.


*Insurance companies may cover the costs of a behaviour consultation. Please contact your pet insurance company to see if this is the case.