Force-Free Animal Behaviour Consultant

Whether you have a dog who is digging up the garden, barking at everything outside or a dog who has become afraid of sounds on the TV, our animals display body language in a way we don't always understand. My job is to find out the underlying message your dog is telling you and give you practical strategies to make their life, and yours, a happier one.

Exactly what it says on the tin! I will teach your dog life skills and manners - walking nicely on the lead, returning to you when called, being tuned in to you. This is for non-reactive dogs.

Reactive dogs can also have walk & train sessions but this needs to be part of a more comprehensive training plan. Please contact me for more details.

Does your dog worry or become fearful, at the vets or at home, about having their nails clipped, ear or eye drops put in, anal glands expressed or body groomed? Of course, medicating them can help, but that doesn't take away their fear. As a Fear-Free Certified Trainer, I work with your dog to turn their emotional response from a negative one into a positive one. Saving you, and them, years ahead of stress and anxiety.

If your dog is unable to go for their usual sniffy walks, or you feel they could benefit from some extra mental enrichment, I can come to your home and provide them with suitable outlets for them to express normal dog behaviours relevant to their breed such as sniffing, digging, chewing, exploring and seeking. This can reduce boredom and associated issues as well as give them choices so they feel more in control of their environment.

As well as dogs, I can also advise on cat and rabbit behaviour. This is also beneficial in multi-pet households when predatory behaviours are seen between dog/cat/rabbit. Rabbits are my side passion and I have many years' experience working with them in the rescue and shelter sector.