1. Why is the Clinical Behaviour Package currently £250?

To support my final practical board assessment toward full status as an APBC Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB), I am offering a limited number of assessment places at £250 (a saving of £292) for intakes through to June 2027. In exchange for this reduced rate, clients permit their sessions to be video-recorded for confidential evaluation board review. Any additional follow-up sessions requested outside or beyond this 3-month package framework are billed at our standard hourly consultation rate.

2. Do I need a veterinary referral before booking?

A veterinary referral is mandatory for all clinical behaviour work (our £250 Case Study Package) and specialist mobility support. This ensures medical conditions, pain, or osteoarthritis are ruled out or managed prior to starting behaviour modification. For general training and first aid sessions, a vet referral is not required. Your vet can complete our online referral form or email us directly.

3. What services do you offer, and which one does my dog need?

Requires Veterinary Referral & Medical Triage:

  • Clinical Case Study Package (£250): A comprehensive 3-month framework for complex emotional or fear-based issues like reactivity, separation distress, or aggression.
  • Canine Arthritis & Mobility Support: Specialist intervention for aging dogs or those diagnosed with osteoarthritis, focusing on home environment adaptations, gentle movement management, and pain-aware behavioural tracking.

No Veterinary Referral Required:

  • Dog Behaviour First Aid: A targeted 90-minute session to immediately stabilise urgent safety or management issues while deciding on long-term steps.
  • Personalised Dog Training: Focused on life skills, lead walking, recall, and basic manners for dogs without complex emotional or reactivity issues.
4. How does pain or arthritis affect my dog's behaviour?

Up to 80% of behaviour changes in adult and senior dogs have an underlying physical or pain component. Conditions like canine osteoarthritis can cause sleep disruption, irritability, sudden reactivity, or reluctance to exercise. As a certified CAM advocate working alongside your vet, I ensure pain management and environmental adaptations are built directly into your dog’s plan.

5. How do bookings and payments work?

All bookings, intake documentation, and payments are managed securely online prior to your initial consultation via Pata Pet—a dedicated, fully GDPR-compliant scheduling system for veterinary and pet care professionals. Full payment is required in advance to secure your consultation date and case study intake place.

6. Can I claim your consultation fees through my pet insurance?

As an Associate Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), my clinical consultations and behaviour packages are recognized by many major pet insurers. Coverage depends on your individual policy and veterinary referral status, so we recommend checking directly with your provider.

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7. Do you offer home visits or remote support?

Both! In-person consultations and follow-up sessions are available across Atherstone, Warwickshire, and surrounding areas (ideal for home environment assessments and mobility evaluations). For clients further afield across the UK, full remote consultation packages are also available.

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8. Will 3 months of support completely "fix" my dog's behaviour?

Behaviour modification is an ongoing process rather than a quick fix. The 3-month package provides a structured framework, hands-on coaching, and initial management to drive significant progress. Every dog moves at their own pace, and guidance on long-term management beyond the 3-month window is always provided. If further 1-to-1 practical support is required after your package ends, additional sessions can easily be booked at our standard rate.

9. What methods do you use?

All support is strictly evidence-based, reward-centered, and welfare-led. I apply modern psychology and science-backed principles that build trust, confidence, and understanding at both ends of the lead—with zero aversive, harsh, or force-based techniques.