dog and cat behaviourist

 

consultation with a dog behaviouristConsultations

I service an area within a 70 mile radius of Edinburgh, Scotland, so primarily cover the Lothians, the Scottish Borders, Glasgow/Lanarkshire, and Fife.

Behaviour consultations are held at your home, or in the environment the behaviour problem is occurring. This allows me to best assess the various factors involved in causing or maintaining the problem, so the most effective treatment plan can be developed.

During the consultation I will explore the possible causes for the problem both through conversation with you, and by observation of your pet. A diagnosis of the problem will then be made, and a treatment plan outlined to you that is both practical and effective.

I will teach you any training techniques that are necessary as part of the treatment plan.

Consultation overview

A home consultation involves:

The consultation itself - for as long as it takes - normally 2 to 4 hours. 

  • A report summarising my assessment of your pet's behaviour, and the recommendations that I make during the consultation. 

  • Ongoing telephone and email support if necessary to ensure the treatment program is progressing as effectively as possible.

  • Correspondence with your vet.

The cost of a home consultation is £140 (weekdays) or £190 (evenings/weekends). Travel will be charged at 50p/mile return from East Linton, East Lothian.

As I am a member of the APBC, my fees will most likely be covered by pet insurance plans that include behaviour problems. Please check with your insurer.

 

Follow-up visits

During the initial consultation I aim to provide you with all the information and techniques necessary to resolve your pet's behavioural problem. Often this initial consultation and subsequent telephone support is all that is required. However, follow-up sessions are usually very beneficial, and I recommend them. I charge a discounted rate of £70 for these sessions (plus travel).

Book a consultation

To book a consultation:

  • Make initial contact via email or phone.

Phone: 01368 850314

Email: petbehavioursorted [at] gmail [dot] com (Pet behaviour enquiry)

 

Before the day of our consultation:

  1. Pre-consultation questionnaire: I ask that you complete a pre-consultation questionnaire, and post, email, or fax it to me before the day of our consultation.

  2. Dog questionnaire

  5. Cat questionnaire

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  8. Vet referral form: Due to the importance of ruling out physiological factors for your pet's behaviour problem, and because I view your veterinarian as a partner in the behaviour consultation process, I require that your case is referred to me from your vet. Please print out a referral form and have your vet complete it. You can send the referral form to me, or I can pick it up on the day of the consultation.

    Vet referral form

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