Many unwanted, inappropriate or unacceptable behaviours are symptomatic of a dog that is coping with stress and the subsequent strain that this places upon the relationship between dog and owner, and therefore attempting to change a dog's behaviour without first reducing or removing stress triggers and opening up clear channels of communication, rarely brings about a satisfactory, humane and lasting solution.

Depending on the cause of the problem, some clients require only an initial consultation, while others require one or two follow-up consultations. More serious or complex problems (such as some forms of aggression) may take many months to resolve, and may require a number of different approaches including dietary trials, and consultation with the dog's veterinary surgeon to check for possible physical or biological causes.

Please note that my working area is within a 30 minute drive of Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire. Observing a dog in its home environment is fundamental to the way in which I work, which means that if you live beyond a 30 minute drive from Middleton Cheney, regrettably, I am unable to offer you this service. Without observing a dog in its home environment I can only provide general opinions and advice, and I therefore urge you to seek a home consultation from another canine professional who possesses a sound knowledge of dog psychology and behaviour, as well as basic dog training experience. In the meantime I hope that my website provides you with a clearer insight into the dog's mind, and why it's so important to resolve the source, not the symptoms, of troublesome behaviour.