Clinical Animal Behaviourist in Northamptonshire

 

I am an accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist based near Daventry, covering Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties, including Banbury, Market Harborough and Milton Keynes. I see dogs and cats but also have experience with small mammals and reptiles.

 

Why refer to me?

I have a BSc (Hons) in Biology and an MSc (merit) in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln. I worked as a veterinary nurse for several years before specialising in behaviour. 
 

I am a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, having been assessed against the Animal Behaviour and Training Council Clinical Animal Behaviour standards. Clients can often claim for my services under their pet insurance (depending on their policy wording). I am fully insured with Protectivity Insurance.

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As I believe in continuous development, I am also a Candidate Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians.

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Both organisations have a code of conduct, which includes using only science-based and ethical training methods. 

Animal welfare, alongside safety, is always my top priority. I only use effective, reward-based training, based on the latest science-based methods. This is designed to help pets to make the right choices in accordance with the client and their family’s wishes. 
 

Why is referral needed?

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Behaviour problems may arise both directly and indirectly as a result of concurrent or previous medical problems. Veterinary involvement is therefore essential in understanding the contribution of medical causes of the behavioural problem and prioritising the treatment strategy to be used in any given case. In addition, behaviourists are seen as part of the supporting paraprofessional team, which means we work under the vet-led 'umbrella' to ensure safeguarding of the pet(s) in question. It is also required as part of my professional memberships.

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I also offer free training to the veterinary team in topics such as: stress-free handling, making clinics dog- and cat-friendly, and dog and cat body language. The training will be tailored to your team. Please let me know if this is of interest and we can make an appointment. Contact me here.