Behaviour Conditions Covered
My services are based in EDINBURGH and the LOTHIANS
Separation Problems
Multi-pet households
Dog Training/Obedience
Dog reactivity
Aggression (canine and feline)
Destructive behaviour
Noise Phobias/Sound sensitivity
Urine marking/spraying
Lead walking
Feline household stress
Anxiety
Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours
What’s Included:
2-3 hour initial consultation
Follow-up emails and phone calls as necessary
Tailored behavioural modification plan and guidance on how to implement it
Costs:
Initial consultation + follow-up contact - £270
Any required follow-up face-to-face visits - £100
Online Video Consultation (COVID-19) - £170
Insurance:
If you wish to claim my services through your insurance, I HIGHLY recommend submitting a pre-authorisation to your insurance company to confirm you will be able to claim. Some insurance companies do not cover behavioural claims.
Veterinary Desensitisation Clinics
(Coming soon - Once pandemic has passed)
A recent study by Campbell et al (2020) discovered that alarmingly almost 1 in 5 owners have delayed veterinary visits due to their dogs behaviour at the vet.*
Socialisation and desensitisation to veterinary handling/techniques can be beneficial all round. A happier dog or cat to handle will reduce stress levels not only for the pet but the owner as well. Sessions will last 1 hour as any longer can be tiring for pets and increase likelihood of stress levels rising. Sessions will INCLUDE you as the owner as having owners present has been shown to decrease stress levels in pets.
During these 1 hour sessions I will aim to:
Increase the POSITIVE associations with the veterinary practice for your dog/cat
Introduce your pet to common veterinary handling (injections/muzzles/stethoscopes)
Help your pet feel more relaxed both in the veterinary practice and in transit to/from the practice
Sessions will consist of:
Fun with toys/games that are familiar to your pet
Hide and seek with biscuits/treats around the practice for your pet to explore
Handling training (gradually when your pet begins to settle in)
Muzzle training (where necessary)
Basket/carrier training (where necessary for cats)
Work on weighing scales and with stethoscopes
Costs:
1 session (1 hour) - £50
Block of 4 sessions (4 hours) - £180
Sessions will be held at Links Veterinary Group, Prestonpans Branch, East Lothian
*Campbell, E. J., Buckley, L. A. and Connor, M., (2020). A prospective cross-sectional survey of UK-based dog owners to explore canine handling intolerances and owner willingness to disclose these to veterinary professionals. The Veterinary Nurse, 11(2), pp. 96-102.