Expert dog behaviour support

A full behaviour consultation is required if you have multiple issues or complex issues.

It is so useful to sit down and organise the problems, assess priorities, gain an in depth understanding of the various issues and set an organised plan as to how to manage and improve your pet's behaviour.

This requires time, which is why for complex or multiple issues a full behaviour consultation is the best option.

Typical problems which would suit a dog behaviour consultation may include:

• aggression and reactive behaviour (please see reactivity programme option also)

• separation issues

• anxiety

• fighting within the same household

• resource guarding‍

• handling/co-operative care issues, including aggression towards the vet

What does a dog behaviour consultation include?

• Liaison with your vet to obtain a veterinary referral and medical history

• A full consultation that is roughly 2-3 hours long. This will enable time for a through history to be taken, plenty of opportunity for you and your family to discuss your feelings about your dogs behaviour, allow me time to share my knowledge on behaviour and why your dogs issues have developed and do some practical training (including a walk if relevant). By the end of the session a plan will be in place.

• A full report is provided post consultation (to you and your vet). There will be a lot of information to take in, so this takes the pressure off remembering it all.

• A 1hr follow up (usually 4-6 weeks later). This is an important chance to review the plan, and make changes/improvements as necessary.
  
  A booking link will be sent to you via your confirmation email.

• Any email support between sessions or liaison with your vet that is required within a 6 month window of your consultation.

• Processing of insurance claims

• Travel expenses

Any additional follow up sessions (1 hour) - £75 (£90 inc VAT)

Please note: Unfortunately weekend appointments are not available.

A vet referral is required to book a consultation.

This means we will contact your vet on your behalf but we ask that you inform them and give them permission to share information with us.

Claiming on insurance?

Many pet insurance companies will cover this. Please check with your insurance provider.

Please scroll down to the booking section in the blue box.

Behaviour consultation package

This programme is designed for owners of dogs who are reacting to other dogs or people in an undesirable way (and this is the only issue. For multiple issue cases, a behaviour consultation is required).

Typical problems that would be suitable for a reactivity program include:

• excessive nervousness

• growling

• barking

• lunging

• snapping

• biting

• inappropriate interaction with other dogs which could include play

This service includes:

• Zoom introductory session -
  The purpose of this is
  1) To provide an introduction to principles of behaviour change so you are prepared for your first session

  2) Provide an opportunity for Laura to take a detailed history so she can gain a good understanding of your pet’s issues and why these developed.

  This can be recorded for you to look back on upon request.

• x4 in person practical sessions booked 3-4 weeks apart.
  These usually take place at Chorleywood Common, Hughenden Park or Aston Clinton Park. You can select your preferred location.

• After your program ends follow ups / classes/group walks can then be booked if required for additional assistance, according to your needs.

  121 follow up support is £75 (£90 inc VAT per session.

• Any email support between sessions or liaison with your vet that is required within a 6 month window of your last consultation.

• Processing of insurance claims

• Travel expenses

A note on timings:

Zoom calls tend to be scheduled on a Wednesday morning or evening.

Once you have booked your Zoom call, there will be a link sent to you via your confirmation email. This link will give you the opportunity to book your x4 practical sessions 3-4 weeks apart.

In person sessions tend to be scheduled on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday (Chorleywood and Hughenden) and a Wednesday (Aston Clinton).

Unfortunately weekend appointments are not available.

A vet referral is required to book this programme.

This usually involves us emailing your vet, but if they have not been seen for a while the vet may ask to book a check up which will be chargeable to the vet.

Thinking of claiming on insurance?

Many pet insurance companies will cover this. Please check with your insurance provider.

Please scroll down to book a consultation or choose from the following:

• Reactivity Program - Chorleywood

• Reactivity Program - Hughenden Park

• Reactivity Program - Aston Clinton Park

Foster assessment tend to be

arrange via a foster agency, on behalf of a family considering adopting a child.

What is included in a foster assessment?

Taking a detailed history

Observation of the dogs, e.g. their interaction with family members and each other, their interaction with the environment and other people and dogs (at home and on walks) and their attitude and ability to deal with potentially triggering areas of life such as handling, food, toys and visitors.

The assessment is not looking for a perfect dog, but designed to assess the potential risk to a child should a child live in that particular home, and highlight problem areas which could hopefully be worked on.

What areas are covered?

South Bucks, Aylesbury Vale, High Wycombe, Bucks-Herts border

Please email info@mindsalikeanimaltraining.com to book a foster assessment.

As a veterinary nurse and an experienced and accredited animal behaviourist, Laura can offer bespoke staff training for:

Veterinary Staff

Rescue Centre Staff

Day Care Centres

Kennels

Dog Walkers

Dog Groomers

These topics can be adjusted to your needs and requirements. Questions from your staff will be answered throughout the training.

Please email info@mindsalikeanimaltraining.com to discuss your needs.