At Animal Psychology Clinic, we help owners whose dogs and cats are experiencing behaviour problems including reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, separation anxiety, resource guarding and all other behaviour problems using scientific, ethical and welfare-based methods.
Pet Insurance: As Kathryn is an APBC and ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist our services meet the practitioner requirements of pet insurance companies. As cover varies between insurers and policies, we recommend checking your individual policy before booking.
Every behaviour case begins with a clinical behaviour consultation which includes a behaviour assessment.
During consultation a behaviour rehabilitation programme will be tailored for you and your pet.
The terms “dog trainer”, “behaviourist” or “clinical animal behaviourist” are not legally regulated in the UK, so anyone can set themselves up in business.
To help regulate the industry the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) have set out standards of knowledge and practical skills needed for dog training and behaviour support. A national register is available for owners to determine if someone is suitably qualified.
Dog trainers (ATI) teach puppies and dogs valuable practical life skills and general obedience such as sit, down, stay, recall, loose lead walking, and general obedience. .
Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CAB) assess and treat behaviour problems that may have underlying emotional, developmental or medical causes. Behavioural problems such as aggression, severe fear, anxiety or separation-related distress often require a comprehensive assessment, veterinary collaboration and a structured rehabilitation programme. Our clinical rehabilitation programmes involve detailed history taking, behavioural analysis, clinical reasoning, risk assessment, treatment planning, collaboration with your vet when appropriate, practical coaching sessions and ongoing step-by-step support.
We also offer a full range of puppy development programmes to help prevent behaviour problems as well as help resolve puppy problems
Behaviour Referrals: Dog trainers are welcome to refer a client for behaviour support. Please contact us to discuss how we can help.