Does your dog bark and howl, or destroy your house whilst you’re out?
Do you want to make your dog comfortable being home alone? (Hello freedom!)
Then you’re in the right place!
Having owned a dog with separation anxiety myself, I know how life limiting it can be. Not being able to even pop to the shop without coming home to my carpet ripped up!
I think I almost developed separation anxiety myself, I was so anxious to leave her at home because I knew how unhappy she was.
I got to a point where I was avoiding leaving the house all together. I know how exhausting and frustrating it can be, not to mention isolating. I felt like a prisoner in my own home for so long. She is now happy being left for 4+ hours and snoozes away the whole time - so don’t worry, I can help!
I know the internet has all sorts of answers on how to fix your problems, and I know you’ve probably tried them all.
You’re probably feeling totally hopeless about ever improving the situation, but that’s where I come in. I’m also a certified SA Pro Trainer (Thanks Julie Naismith!) so separation is my speciality!
Using my knowledge and experience, along with a kind and empathetic approach - I can help to support you getting your dog back on track.
But how?
Let’s work together to get you & your dog back on track!
Our separation programme includes all the below elements to ensure you have everything you need to set you on the path to success. All our separation training is conducted online via zoom as it gives us the best chance of success.
An initial zoom consultation to explore and determine the underlying emotions and factors contributing to your dogs behaviour (1.5-2 hours)
Information gathering from both you & your vet prior to our first session, including analysis of this information so I have the full picture
Video analysis prior to our first session & throughout our time working together
A written training plan & behaviour report tailored to your individual dog so you know exactly what you need to do.
Eight x 20 minute zoom follow up sessions to discuss progress, make any tweaks and check you’re doing okay (usually bi-weekly)
Direct e-mail support to answer any of your burning questions
12 weeks of training plans to get you started
Information and guidance from a qualified, ethical and knowledgeable professional
Veterinary liaisons & referrals where appropriate
Completion of insurance paperwork
2 months support from the end of the package (giving you 6 months support in total)!
Peace of mind knowing that you’ve got all the help you need to get you back on course.
Investment; £795
N.B In many cases you are able to claim for behaviour work on your pet insurance.
All separation training is done online as it really provides the best chance of success. We can discuss why prior to starting.
This is for you if…
Your dog show signs of being unhappy home alone (barking, chewing, pacing, toileting, destruction, crying)
You’re fed up of not being able to even pop out for a coffee!
You want to work with someone who is up to scratch, a qualified behaviourist and who truly cares about your dog (who is also a SA specialist!)
You want to work with someone who has been in your shoes. (I get it - it’s awful!), but also someone with a wealth of experience solving separation anxiety
You want to understand the why, and not just stick a plaster over the problem. Let’s dig deep!
Thanks to your help, we've totally cracked Kira's separation anxiety! She’s been fast fast asleep while we went out for 2.5 hours!.
-Tass & Kira
INSURANCE
Due to my professional qualifications and accreditations (CAB, Full Membership of APBC and PACT), many insurance companies will cover my fees.
You should check your own pet insurance policy details to see if you can claim back some or all of the costs of working with me, if this is of interest to you.
Processing of your insurance forms is included with your programme.
Not sure if a full programme is for you? - then book a Power Hour Chat!
What is a Power Hour?
We’ll spend an hour on zoom to chat about the issues you’re having, and I’ll give you some tailored management and training techniques to suit your situation.
You’ll get an activity e-book with a plan of exercises and games to work through with your dog following our session, targeted at your dogs specific problem
If you decide to then book onto a programme, the cost of your power hour will be deducted from the cost of your chosen programme.
Book your hour for £125
A Power Hour isn’t a substitute for a full behavioural programme, but it can be handy to get you started on the right track, or to help you see if you’d like to work with me.
Veterinary referral and pre-consultation forms will still be required.
FAQS
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A Clinical Animal Behaviourist works on veterinary referral to help diagnose and resolve behavioural problems in animals. The full standard for a CAB can be seen here - https://abtc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ABTC-Standard-Clinical-Animal-Behaviourist-November-2021.pdf
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The benefit of training online for separation, is that I can truly see how your dog behaves home alone through zoom whilst you leave. It also allows me to gather data about your dog’s behaviour and body language whilst home alone without my presence and allow me to record and catalogue your dog as we go. I can’t see your dog home alone if I’m there and we have the best rates of success for separation training online as my previous clients would testify to!
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In-person support can be arranged if you would prefer but availability is limited and for separation cases in particular there is no benefit (other than I get dog cuddles).
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Unfortunately there are no guarantees in animal behaviour due to learning history, individual differences and also human behaviour.
I can, however, assure you that you are getting the most up to date and scientific advice and guide you through any struggles.
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Yes!
All accredited animal behaviourists can only work on veterinary referral (it’s in our professional Code of Conduct).
Many behaviour problems ca be caused or worsened by medical problems so it really is important.
It’s a simple process though and I can guide you through it, or you can visit the ‘vets’ page on the site!
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I use a science-based, kind and ethical approach to modifying behaviour.
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If more sessions are needed at the end of our time together, we can discuss how to move forward together.
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Often! My qualifcations and accreditations mean that often it’s possible to claim back some or all of my fees if your insurance covers behaviour.
The decision does lie ultimately with the insurers but in the majority of cases, there isn’t an issue.
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Please pick the programme you think best matches your problem and we can discuss further when getting you booked in.
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I’m an ABTC registered Animal Training Instructor and Clinical Animal Behaviourist. I hold a degree level qualification in Applied Animal Behaviour and have passed rigorous assessment processes in order to gain my CAB and ATI status through the APBC and PACT - showcasing both academic and practical skill.