Dog to Dog Problems
Initial Behavioural Consultation
ο»ΏDog to dog behaviour challenges in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Are you finding walks stressful, overwhelming and are you avoiding other dogs on walks? Does it feel like you are in a video game and dodging triggers to avoid your dog reacting?
I'm here to help make your walks more enjoyable again. My support gives you step by step guidance on how to help your dog. Leading to walks that are more enjoyable.
It can feel embarrassing and stressful when your dog is barking and lunging at dogs.
Behaviours that get practiced over and over can become engrained through the dogs life.
For too long, there has been too much misinformation thrown around by the internet, people in the park and TV about dog’s attempting to display dominance.
By focusing on what we would like dogs to do instead we can manage behaviour, help change their emotional response. and make walks enjoyable again. We look at the triggers of the behaviour, the motivation and emotion behind it and provide solutions to get results and relief. Sadly, there are many ideas around reactivity and people can do more harm than good. Anyone can call themselves a behaviourist as it is unregulated.
It can be hard to know what to do when there’s a plethora of info out there.. that’s why I’m here to help you. I provide a compassionate, empathetic and clear approach.
Here are all the prices..
How does it all work?
You book a call with me to discuss the challenges you are facing. I love to speak to people and explain how I work and how I can help them and their dog. This is a free consultation call.
If you decide you'd like to go ahead
A vet referral required - this involves a vet signing a form to confirm behaviour services can take place and sending across your pets clinical history. This is an important part of the behavioural service, you can read more on this here. Please note I cannot see you without a vet referral.
If you are more than 45 minutes drive from AL1 3TF then we can offer all support remotely via zoom/phone/email. If you would like behaviourist recommendations in your area - let me know.
If you would prefer an in-person consultation initially then this may be possible (depending on location), so please contact me to discuss: hello@stpawstrainingacademy.co.uk
A person who has reached out to work with me may recognise some of these statements:
• I’m in pain and have spent money on physio because my dog pulled me
• Walks are becoming unbearable - I can’t deal with it and they are so stressful.
• My dog is barking and lunging at other dogs and I don’t know why.
• I feel scared my dog will bite another dog so I don’t let them off
• Something needs to change - I am fed up of people giving me nasty looks
Pricing
There are 3 options that can be used over 6 months.
1. Behaviour Reset Initial Plan - £350
- Clinical history taking and questionnaire taking
- 1 x 1.5 hour consult
- Behaviour report
- Report to your vet
2. Behaviour Core Programme - £595
- Clinical history taking and questionnaire taking
- Help filling out insurance forms
- 1 x 1.5 hour consult
- Behaviour report
- 2 x one hour sessions
- 2 reactivity group sessions 2 x 45 minutes
- Report to your vet
- Speaking to your vet
- Remote support for one hour
3. Behaviour Intensive Programme - £699
- Clinical history taking and questionnaire taking
- Help filling out insurance forms.
- 1 x 1.5 hour consult
- Behaviour report
- 5 x one hour sessions
- Report to your vet
- 2 reactivity group sessions 2 x 45 mins
- Speaking to your vet
- Remote support for one hour
- Gait analysis with a hydrotheraphy and rehabilitation clinic. This is 15 minutes long and analyses your dogs stance to see where they are bearing weight.
1 hour follow up sessions can be booked for £89 per hour.
Installment plans are available on the core and intensive programme.
Please note for in person sessions if you are 8 miles outside of St Albans there is a mileage charge of 0.47p mile.
You may be able to claim back on your insurance - please let me know if you need support with this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Why do I need to get a vet referral?
A - It is important that I have a relationship with your vet incase their input is needed at any stage. Sometimes pain can play a part in problem behaviours.
Q - How long will it take to see progress?
A- This can depend on how long the dog has been rehearsing the behaviour. If they have been doing it for a long time it can take time for it to cease. Practice makes perfect so by following my techniques you will see progress.
Q- Do you use methods that are painful or harsh?
A- No, all methods are kind and modern.
If you have any more questions please reach out to me.
Who does this service help?
This service is for a person who feels overwhelmed on walks and is worried about how worried their dogs feel. They want to stop them barking and lunging or growling at other dogs that walk past them.
A person who signs up may find they have positive results with the following areas:
• Their dog checks in with them rather than barking and lunging
• Their dog walks politely on the lead without pulling and yanking
• They feel more relaxed on walks and so does their dog
• They know what to do when a dog pops up from out of the blu
• They feel confident in supporting their dog to have a new emotional response
• They understand their dogs behaviour and feelings more and are proactive than reactive
Social media is littered with advice that can be detrimental to your dogs physical and mental health - be in the know.
