Behaviour Consultations

Behaviour consultations may be needed if you are experiencing problematic or unwanted behaviours with your dog.

Behaviour problems are often caused by several factors and so require more in-depth investigation to identify the underlying issues, which a consultation can provide.

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Behaviour problems frequently addressed within consultations include:

Separation-related behaviour problems
Dog-to-dog aggression
Aggression directed at people
Resource guarding
Excessive barking
Fears and phobias that a dog may be experiencing or have developed
Destructive behaviour

Veterinary referral required

All behaviour consultations require a veterinary referral from to be completed and returned to myself before the consultation takes place.

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Process

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Initial phone call

An initial phone call to briefly discuss your case and confirm how the consultation process will work.
Owner questionnaire

You will then receive a pre-consultation questionnaire that needs to be completed at least one week prior to the first consultation, at this time a 50% deposit is also required.
Vet check and referral

Alongside this, please seek a veterinary health check and ask your vet to complete the referral form as I also require this before carrying out the consultation.
First consultation

Depending on the case, the first consultation typically lasts around 2 hours, but may be shorter if appropriate.
History and expectations

During the consultation, we will discuss your dogs daily routine and their history, the expectations that you have of your dog and what you would like the outcomes to be
Understanding behaviours

I will help you to understand why your dog is displaying the unwanted behaviours and how you can improve and modify them
Follow-up report

After the first consultation, I will provide a follow-up behavioural report outlining the diagnosis of problem and the way in which the displayed behaviours can be modified
Continued support

For two months after your last meeting with me, I will continue to provide support over the phone, via videocall or by email

Pricing

In person consultations

£250

Remote consultations

£220

Where does the money go?

10 minutes for the initial phone call.
30 minutes evaluating the vet referral.
1 - 2 hours reviewing the owners questionnaire and case preparation.
2-hour consultation with the client
Initial assessment of the problem and 'first aid' step
3 - 4 hour case consideration post-consultation, research and writing the case report.
1 hour to provide a follow-up letter to the referring veterinarian
Client access to support materials
2 months post-consultation follow-up support

Mileage

Mileage is charged at 30 pence per mile, if travelling further than a 15-mile radius from Witham, Essex.

Discount

10% discount for key workers such as teachers, NHS staff and emergency services.

Extra costs

Any extra costs, such as parking or hiring of secure field, is the responsibility of the client.

Why don't I offer packages?

Frequently, a dogs behaviour will come on leaps and bounds following the initial consultation, which is why I do not offer 'packages' as I feel owners often prefer flexibility, both financially and in the service that they are engaging with.

Equally, owners may also like further in-person support sessions, which are also available.

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