Behaviour Problems
At times we can find our dog's behaviour puzzling or troublesome, this can have a huge impact on our lives, the lives of the family and even society as a whole. A behavioural consultation will help you to understand your dog's behaviour and provide you with the information and practical skills to modify the undesirable behaviour. (See below for a list of common behaviour problems)
Depending on the issue, a Veterinary referral may be required prior to starting. This is to ensure that medical factors that could be affecting the problem are known and can be treated appropriately. It may be the case that the problem does not have a behavioural component and is entirely caused by medical reasons and therefore can be treated by your vet. We will happily liaise directly with your Vet to ensure they are kept informed and, where necessary, are part of the behaviour treatment and modification process.
Your behaviour consult includes:
As an accredited behaviourist, the techniques Nick will use to change your dog's behaviour are based on a scientific understanding of animal behaviour while utilising positive reinforcement based training methods. Changing a dog's behaviour will take time, but we will work together to find the most practical way to fit this into your life and achieve the best possible outcome.
Nick will only work with a small number of clients at a time to ensure we can provide you with an excellent service. He is proud to be recognised for achieving positive outcomes for both pet and owner.
Too far away or no professional trainers nearby? Many behaviour problems can be worked on remotely using modern technology and so we are able to work with clients and accept referrals from veterinary practices nationwide.
Common behaviour problems include:
House soiling and indoor urine marking
Aggression towards dogs and/or people
Rehabilitation of rescue dogs
Handling problems when being groomed or during veterinary examination
General anxiety
Barking at home, on walks or in the car
Food or object guarding
Chasing problems
Separation-related anxiety
Noise phobias and sound sensitivity
To far away or no professional trainers nearby? Many behaviour problems can be worked on remotely using modern technology and so I am able to work with clients and accept referrals from veterinary practices nationwide.
At times we can find our dog's behaviour puzzling or troublesome, this can have a huge impact on our lives, the lives of the family and even society as a whole. A behavioural consultation will help you to understand your dog's behaviour and provide you with the information and practical skills to modify the undesirable behaviour. (See below for a list of common behaviour problems)
Depending on the issue, a Veterinary referral may be required prior to starting. This is to ensure that medical factors that could be affecting the problem are known and can be treated appropriately. It may be the case that the problem does not have a behavioural component and is entirely caused by medical reasons and therefore can be treated by your vet. We will happily liaise directly with your Vet to ensure they are kept informed and, where necessary, are part of the behaviour treatment and modification process.
Your behaviour consult includes:
- Up to 30 minutes pre-visit via Zoom where required, for example, immediate safety advice (if you are not sure, this can be purchased separately and the cost taken off the price of the full consult if you decide to go-ahead)
- Up to 2 hours in person or remotely with Nick, no additional travel costs, if within 30 miles of Winslow, Buckinghamshire. For a list of Nick's qualifcations, certifications and courses attended, click HERE
- During the consult I will gather further information and behavioural history, answer any questions you may have regarding the problem behaviour and demonstrate your dog's individual behaviour change plan.
- A copy of your dog's behaviour change plan for you to follow after the consult.
- Where required, a written overview of the behaviour change plan sent directly to your for your vet.
- Liaison with your vet where required.
- Any additional handouts, supplied during or after the consultation and advice for any equipment required.
- Receipt for insurance claims and/or assist completion of insurance claim form, if applicable
- Up to 30 minutes of follow-up advice by telephone, Zoom or email.
As an accredited behaviourist, the techniques Nick will use to change your dog's behaviour are based on a scientific understanding of animal behaviour while utilising positive reinforcement based training methods. Changing a dog's behaviour will take time, but we will work together to find the most practical way to fit this into your life and achieve the best possible outcome.
Nick will only work with a small number of clients at a time to ensure we can provide you with an excellent service. He is proud to be recognised for achieving positive outcomes for both pet and owner.
Too far away or no professional trainers nearby? Many behaviour problems can be worked on remotely using modern technology and so we are able to work with clients and accept referrals from veterinary practices nationwide.
Common behaviour problems include:
House soiling and indoor urine marking
Aggression towards dogs and/or people
Rehabilitation of rescue dogs
Handling problems when being groomed or during veterinary examination
General anxiety
Barking at home, on walks or in the car
Food or object guarding
Chasing problems
Separation-related anxiety
Noise phobias and sound sensitivity
To far away or no professional trainers nearby? Many behaviour problems can be worked on remotely using modern technology and so I am able to work with clients and accept referrals from veterinary practices nationwide.
Please pass on our thanks to Nick; he was most helpful and professional and certainly provided us with some very useful advice and an explanation. It was so reassuring. Donna and Murphy
"A few months ago we adopted Ruby, our three year old rescue GSD, she is gorgeous but proved to have far more "issues" than we had anticipated. Thanks to Nick's calm, practical and thoughtful guidance we now have the confidence to help her to overcome her anxieties and settle in to our family.
Over the years we have tried various training methods for our other rescue dogs, but Nick is by far the kindest and most effective trainer we have ever met." Thank you so much, Nick, your help and support have been invaluable.
Andrew and Elaine (and the lovely Ruby too of course!)