Canine Behaviour Consultations With A Qualified Behaviourist
Supporting caregivers and their dogs with behavioural challenges
Supporting You Through Your Dog’s Behaviour: Living with a dog who struggles with reactivity, fear, anxiety or frustration can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
I’ll help you look beyond the behaviour and understand what your dog is communicating and why they may be struggling.
Together, we’ll explore their individual needs, triggers and emotions, while developing practical strategies to help them feel safer, build confidence and cope better with everyday life.
Understanding the why helps us discover the how.
These one-to-one tailored sessions are designed for you and your dog’s needs.
Helping and managing issues, building caregiver and dog's confidence, supporting you through rough and challenging times, managing behavioural issues, and the list goes on...
How Can I Help You?
The Human End Of The Lead
Taking On A Rescue
Am I The Right Person For This Dog
Confidence & Life Changes
Separation & Attachment
Dog & People Concerns
Unusual or Changing Behaviour
Guarding Behaviours
Handling & Everyday Care
Client Feedback
"Love training sessions with Maria"- and most importantly, so does our dog! It has helped us build our trust together and develop our relationship through fun games. She is always on hand with advice and support. Highly recommend
What Makes Me Different
Every dog is an individual, and every behaviour has a reason. My approach is about taking the time to understand your dog, their behaviour and what they may be communicating.
Supporting You and Your Dog
Living with a dog who is worried, reactive, anxious or struggling to cope can sometimes feel overwhelming. You don't have to have all the answers. I am here to listen, support and guide you without judgement, giving you practical ways to move forward together.
Understanding the Why Behind the Behaviour
Rather than focusing only on the behaviour we can see, I look deeper at what may be contributing to it. We explore your dog's emotions, communication, experiences, environment, physical comfort and individual needs. Understanding the why gives us a much better starting point for helping your dog.
Working With Your Dog, Not Against Them
Individual Support
My approach is kind, ethical and choice-based. There is no force, punishment or pressure to make your dog behave in a certain way. Instead, we create opportunities for them to feel safer, build confidence, develop skills and make positive choices at a pace they can cope with.
Building Your Knowledge and Confidence
A big part of my work is helping you understand what your dog is telling you. The more you recognise their communication and understand their behaviour, the better equipped you become to support them. Ultimately, my aim is to help you both feel more confident, connected and able to enjoy everyday life together.
Where we Begin
Consultation Form
After our initial talk and before we meet, you’ll be asked to complete a detailed behaviour questionnaire.
This gives me valuable insight into your dog’s history, everyday life, behaviour and individual needs, allowing me to start building a clearer picture before your consultation.
Behaviour Consultation
Your two-hour online consultation gives us time to really get to know you and your dog and understand what may be behind the behaviours you’re seeing.
Together, we’ll explore what your dog is finding difficult and what they need to feel more comfortable and confident, using a kind, supportive and choice-based approach every step of the way.
Your three in-person or online sessions will be organised at this time.
Following Your Consultation
After our consultation, you’ll receive a personalised behaviour report with clear recommendations and practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to you and your dog.
You’ll have access to your consultation recording and a veterinary report to share with your vet if needed. helping everyone work together to support your dog moving forward.
Support In Between Sessions
You’re not on your own between consultations. I’ll continue to support you through email and WhatsApp, giving you a place to ask questions, share your progress and talk through anything you’re unsure about. If you need a little extra help along the way, support calls are also available for guidance and reassurance.
Your Three Sessions
These will be one-hour online or in-person sessions and will be booked at the same time as your Online Consultation.
Online Access to "Human End Of The Lead" chat.
The three sessions give us time to catch up, celebrate progress, talk through any challenges and make changes to your dog’s plan as their needs develop. I will also show you any practical games in person.
With The Three Sessions
If you feel you need a little more support along the way, further consultations can be booked at a reduced rate.
When needed, I’m also happy to work alongside your dog’s veterinary team, helping us build a more complete picture and provide the right support for your dog.
Bonus's
Access to "Human End Of The Lead"
Free Work Basics
Access to Game Videos
Ebooks and Handouts
Get In-touch To Find Out More
Client Feedback
"I can't thank and recommend Maria enough."
I just had my last training session (of 6) with Maria, to help with my reactive (rehomed) cockapoo, Dexter. I can't thank and recommend Maria enough. She really got to understand Dexter's history and training needs. We concentrated on keeping Dexter's bucket empty and he is so much calmer and less reactive, with everything we do now. Previous behaviourist's didn't help. Thank you so much Maria and I'll definitely be in touch for further top up training.
Take the First Step Towards Understanding Your Dog
GET IN TOUCH
ILL GET INTOUCH
I’ll be in touch, usually within 24 hours on weekdays, to answer your questions and see how I can best support you and your dog. If I can help, I’ll offer a free 15-minute chat to discuss the best way forward together.
WHATS NEXT
If I’m the right person to support you and your dog, I’ll send you a link to book and pay securely online. Everything is kept simple and straightforward, so once you’re ready, we can get started on supporting you and your dog.
LETS GET STARTED
Before we meet, I’ll send you a questionnaire to complete. During your consultation, we’ll explore what’s happening, what your dog is communicating and the support they need. Afterwards, you’ll receive your behaviour report and book three sessions.
