adolescence or bad manners in your dog…
Has your adolescent dog become a demon?
Is your dog just rude or have bad manners?
You’ve come to the right place. I can offer patient and practical support to help restore calm at home.
LIFE CAN BE PRETTY CHALLENGING WHEN…
…your dog just won’t listen to you!
As a behaviourist, working with puppies right through to adult dogs with more complex behavioural issues, I’m passionate about getting things right as early as possible… before things get out of hand.
Just like with human teenagers, dog adolescence is a time for exploration and development. Unfortunately it can feel as if everything your puppy learnt as a puppy has just gone out of the window and you may feel utterly confused about what to try next…well it takes patience and perseverance but your teenage dog can grow out of ignoring you, chewing things and generally acting like a fruitcake.
Maybe you are exasperated at some rude behaviours your dog has developed, such as stealing from the table, pawing you all the time or rushing past you to escape?
Don’t worry – I’m here to help. Offering an educated and expert approach, tailored to you and your dog, I’ll guide you on your journey towards having a dog who you love sharing your life with.
“The minute Billy hit a year it was like all his training was forgotten. Lucy was so patient with us, listening when we thought we couldn’t cope and suggesting ways forward to put Billy and us back on the right path. He now comes out with us pretty much anywhere and is so polite.”
A comprehensive package of support:
Your investment includes:
- Information gathering from you (and sometimes your vet), to help me plan and make the most of our time together.
- Analysis of any relevant video footage, prior to our first session.
- An in-person (or online) consultation in which we’ll explore the issue you’re having. We will then decide on the way forward and start to put form a targeted plan of action together.
- A written action plan with practical and pragmatic guidance to tackle the issue. With step-by-step instructions and videos to support you.
- Growing the confidence and reducing worry about the conflicting advice.
- A 45 minute follow up session (within 60 days of your initial consultation) to help with the practical implementation of the plan and trouble-shoot any issues.
- Email or WhatsApp support to address queries and seek guidance or reassurance when you need it.
- An ethical approach, based on up-to-date scientific research.
You may also be able to make a claim on your pet insurance – please check your policy.
Your investment in your dog; – £200 for training.
(If your dog’s behavioural issues require behaviour modification, other fees apply)
Why choose me?
Life at home shouldn’t feel tense or unpredictable.
As a qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) I’ve worked through these challenges myself personally and with clients.
You’ll be met with empathy, not judgement, and a plan that works for your real life.
“It is easy to feel overwhelmed as a first time dog owner, but the support and practical advice Lucy gave helped us to feel more in control and the reassurance that things would get better. Lucy was so patient and calm!”