Something's not right with your dog's behaviour. Let's find out why.
Maybe your dog snaps without warning. Maybe they're terrified of things that seem harmless. Maybe the aggression has been getting worse and you're running out of ideas.
Whatever is going on, I want to help you understand it — not just manage it.
As a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, I don't just look at what a dog does. I look at why they do it — their history, their emotional state, the triggers, the patterns. And from that, I build a plan designed specifically for your dog.
What I can help with…
Aggression and reactivity
Dog aggression — towards people, towards other dogs, or within the home — is one of the most frightening things an owner can face. It doesn't have to define your dog's life or yours.
I'll take a full history, review any video footage you have, and work with you to understand what's really driving the behaviour. Then we'll build a management and behaviour modification plan together — one you actually feel able to implement.
We'll work through it step by step, with video analysis and regular check-ins as we progress.
Fears and phobias
A fearful dog is a stressed dog — and chronic stress affects their health, their behaviour, and their quality of life. Whether your dog is scared of fireworks, strangers, other animals, or things you can't predict, there is a way forward.
I'll help you understand what your dog is experiencing and build a compassionate, science-based plan to help them feel safer in the world.
Anxiety
Anxiety shows up in many ways — destructiveness, excessive barking, hyper-vigilance, inability to settle. It's often misread as naughtiness. It's not. And punishing it makes things worse.
I'll help you work out what's driving it and give you practical, positive strategies to reduce it.
Behavioural problems linked to health
Sometimes behaviour changes because something is physically wrong. As a qualified behaviourist, I know how to spot the signs that a vet referral might be needed — and I work closely with vets when required.
How a behaviour consultation works
We start with a detailed history — your dog's background, the problem behaviour, when it started, what makes it better or worse
I review any videos you have of the behaviour
I write you a full, personalised behaviour modification plan
We work through it together with regular support and check-ins
As a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and APBC member, my fees may be covered by your pet insurance — always worth checking before we start
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"Kim helped us identify the real root causes of Boo's behaviour and totally changed our understanding of how her brain works. We now have a dog who happily chills in my home office. Something we'd almost begun to believe would never be possible."
— Sophie & Boo
As a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) my fees may be covered by your insurance company.
Let's talk about your dog
The first step is always a conversation. Get in touch and tell me what's going on — I'll help you work out whether a behaviour consultation is the right fit and what it would involve for your specific situation.
Book a free chat →
07919 150223 | kim@poochesgalore.co.uk