I only work using holistic, force free and positive reward based methods. I specialise in building confidence in anxious and fearful dogs.
To live with a happy dog that is well behaved and has learned basic manners is what most owners dream of having in their lives. Unfortunately, many dogs have not had a great start in life, for one reason or another find it hard to socialise with strangers or other dogs, have become scared of everyday objects and, sadly, some have suffered a trauma. Understanding how a dog's behaviour is affected by the events in its past and its current lifestyle is a major step towards helping them become the happy dog of your (and their) dreams.
For some dogs, the reality is that they just find it hard to understand what their owners require of them and this can cause confusion, stress and frustration in not just you, but in your dog too! Improving how you communicate with each other can be quite a simple thing to do, once you know how!
What can I help you with?
Behavioural issues
Training issues
New Puppy advice
Pet Bereavement advice
If you would like to discuss the issues you have with your dog in complete confidence and without judgement please email me or use my contact form. Together we can decide if you and your dog would benefit from an in-depth consultation and a bespoke behaviour modification plan or just a short visit to put you on the right track.
I have hourly rates available or set packages (see Services page), all are designed to fit in with you, your commitments and the needs of your dog. However, should you feel you need more support I would be happy to put together a completely bespoke package just for you. I am based on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border and cover Andover, Amesbury, Salisbury, Stockbridge, Winchester and the surrounding villages.
For behavioural issues, I will send you a questionnaire about your dog before our first session. I may also ask you to see your vet to rule out any medical reasons for sudden changes in behaviour.
It is a sad fact that in the UK at the moment anyone can call themselves a dog behaviourist and trainer so I would highly recommend that you only approach someone who is trained to offer you advice.