Mat Ward's Pet Behaviour Clinic, Edinburgh. Expert dog and cat behaviour advice from a highly qualified and experienced behaviourist, and trainer specialising in dog and cat behaviour problems, covering the Edinburgh area and southern Scotland, behaviour problems I deal with include dog aggression, fearful and anxious dogs, barking, toileting inside, pulling on the lead, dogs jumping up, separation anxiety, cat fighting, cat spraying, all behaviour problems with cats and dogs, general animal training advice, positive dog training, clicker training, expert animal behaviour consultant/councellor.

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Does your pet have a behaviour problem? Dog

If so, you have come to the right place for advice!

I specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of dog and cat behaviour problems. The problems I deal with are hugely varied, and include: aggression, fears and phobias, barking/vocalising, house soiling, destructive behaviour, urine marking, compulsive behaviour, generalised anxiety, antisocial behaviour, and control issues.

Knowledge and experience

In the UK, anyone can legally call themselves a dog or cat "behaviourist". Why choose me?

I am a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. Full membership is achieved after undergoing a rigorous selection process, ensuring that dog and cat owners and their veterinarians can identify the most qualified and experienced behaviourists in the UK*.
I have a Master of Veterinary Studies degree with first class honours (Animal Behaviour).
I have extensive hands-on experience with dogs, and have personally trained over 400 dogs with a variety of behaviour problems (an average 15 sessions each). Click here for photos of these dogs.
I have 10 years of experience working with problem pets, and have been a practising Pet Behaviour Consultant since 2003.
A study undertaken to investigate the success of my therapy showed high levels of success and client satisfaction. Click here for a summary of the findings of this study.
I have also trained many different species during my time as an animal trainer for film and television work, so have an excellent understanding of behaviour modification in animals. Click here for a few behind-the-scenes training videos.

*In a recent issue of the Veterinary Times (Vol. 38, No. 34), BSAVA President Ed Hall recommended that due to the lack of regulation of pet behaviourists and dog trainers, clients with behavioural problems should be referred to “a competent behaviourist, such as a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors”.