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 Batchelor of Science degree (Psychology and Zoology double major) and Master of Veterinary Studies degree with first class honours (Animal Behaviour).

• I have extensive hands-on experience with dogs. Between 1998 and 2006 I ran an in-clinic training service where problem dogs stayed with me for 2-3 weeks of rehabilitation training; this was followed by sessions to teach their owners how to maintain and improve on the positive changes I had achieved with their dogs. During this period I personally trained over 400 dogs with a variety of behaviour problems. Click here for photos of these dogs.

• 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), British Small Animal Veterinary Association 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”.

Not only am I a full member of the APBC, but in March 2009 I was elected onto the APBC Committee as Treasurer.