Service Description

Behavioural consultations are for emotional and psychological based issues, such as: Reactivity towards dogs, Reactivity towards humans, Separation Anxiety, Resource Guarding, Fears, and more. All services are designed with you and your pet in mind, I believe in working as much with you as with your dog. It is not simply about teaching your dog new exercises but targeting the source of the behavioural problem. My role as a behaviourist is to advise and support you on the path to reducing and altering your dogs' inappropriate behaviour. By working towards solving the underlying cause of the behavioural issues, not only will you begin to understand your dog's emotions, but progress is going to be long-lasting. It is not simply teaching your dog what they should do, but showing them why they do not need to perform the problem behaviour.​ The Process​: - Book your FREE discovery call to discuss the struggles you're facing and how Dorset Paws can help. There's no obligation to book. - Complete a behavioural questionnaire to provide full background details. - Complete a veterinary referal form for Dorset Paws to get in contact with your vet. - Starter training videos (where applicable) are sent over for you to implement foundation training in advance. - Schedule your initial behavioural consultation. This session is between 2-2.5 hours, allowing time for us to explore your challenges and begin teaching your dog the behaviours to tackle your challenges. - Follow up call, around 1 week later, to check how your progress is coming along and to recap anything that might have been forgotten. - Ongoing text or Whatsapp communication is always available to ask questions and send videos of your training for further support.