Behaviour consults are focused on achieving your goals. We will apply the most recent developments in dog behavioral assessment and training to work towards resolving behaviour problems. Roxy has a degree in Animal Behavior science from the University of Lincoln and PGCE (qualified teacher status).
We are proud to offer force free, reward based one-to-one dog training, behaviour counselling and therapy throughout Berkshire. Alongside exemplary qualifications we have built up an outstanding portfolio of the work we do.
We offer a free 30 minute phone discovery session where we discuss your dog’s needs, offer you some initial advice and a chance for you to get to know us.
Behaviour program
what we can help with
We can help with all behaviour concerns including
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Aggression - towards dogs and/or people
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fear - noises, car travel, handling, people or being scared of dogs
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Door charging
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Travel sickness/ issues
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Shyness/ nervousness
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Poor recall, hunting
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Chewing and/or destructive behaviours
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Nuisance barking
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Jumping up, chasing and lunging (car, people etc)
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livestock rustling (chasing)
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Aggression
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Resource guarding
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Separation anxiety
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Handling - issues with grooming or vet check
We have lot of experience that has resulted in the successful re-homing of hundreds of dogs from rescues and keeping others with their families. This is all achieved using positive behaviour modification techniques.
Behaviour modification is a process not event
We only take on behaviour cases with a planned follow up package. This is discussed in the initial complimentary phone consult and tailored to your needs
30 min phone introduction - complimentary- to see how we can help
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Initial consult process - £180 includes the below
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phone consult - Questionnaire to gather case history -
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vet check to rule out medical causes -vet referral form and analysis
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Home visit consult -2 hours to assess the behaviour and implement a plan
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summary report emailed to you detailing the assessment and plan
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Follow up call to answer any questions and arrange a agreed support package (see below)
package one
Individual 1-2-1 follow up session within a month of the last session
For less ingrained behaviours, to tweak the behaviour modification plan to make sure optimise progress
£80 per session (invoiced)
stooge dogs and handler can be added for an additional £20 per session
email and phone support for a month
5% discount with other My dogs Club services
package two
4 x 1-2-1 follow up session within 2 month of the initial session
support to embed the behaviour modification plan to make sure optimise progress
£250 per package (invoiced)
stooge dogs and handler can be added for an additional £20 per session
email and phone support for a month after the last session
5% discount with other My dogs Club services
package three
8 x 1-2-1 follow up sessions within three month of the initial session
For complex behaviours, we will give you the skills to embed and use the behaviour modification plan to make sure optimise progress
£470 per package (invoiced)
stooge dogs and handler can be added for an additional £20 per session
email and phone support for a month
10% discount with other My dogs Club services
scheduleled weekly phone call
Travel
Travel surcharge
after
5 mile radius of
RG12 7NX
For every mile over 10 mile an additional
£1 per mile will be
added to the
consultation and
follow-up visits.
unless we have suggested a training location as part of the package
Vet Referal
To ensure problem behaviour is not linked to a medical condition, veterinary referral is essential.
Commitment
You will need to be able to carry our daily training exercises (typically no more than 30 mins a day)
Other people that care for your dog will have to also follow training or management techniques to support you
Its important to set your self and your dog up for success - we will make suggestions on how. The importance of these will be explained and will range from crucail to helpful with behaviour modifiation
Tracking Progress
for progress to be tracked and for behaviour modification to be as effective as possible you will be requested to keep a diary and or video your training
regularly sharing with with the MDC team, so we can support you
Expectations
we are very clear with expectations from the initial consult - we dont have a magic wand. We are very successful at what we do
most behaviour cases have a lifelong management element
