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CONSULTATIONS - DOG-CENTRED, INSIDE-OUT UNDERSTANDING, FORCE-FREE

If you have an over-reactive or particularly nervous dog, understanding their Functional Character can be the first step in addressing the underlying cause of their behavior challenges.

We offer home visits within a 50-mile radius of Yarm, North Yorkshire, as well as worldwide online consultations.

Our specialties include canine functional characters, the impact of diet on behavior, and serious over-reactivity. However, you’re welcome to book a consultation to discuss anything you like—as long as it’s about dogs!

  • Does your dog react to some dogs but not others?
  • Are they fearful of everyday things?
  • Refusing to go for walks?
  • Tried different trainers or methods and nothing has changed?

These are some of the most common challenges dog guardians face - and they rarely resolve with surface-level training alone.

Most behaviourists look at behaviour. I look beneath it. And I look inside your dog - because their behaviour is only the outward expression of what’s happening on the inside - emotionally, biologically, and instinctively.

I’ve integrated Functional Character understanding into my behavioural work for a decade now, and this enables me to recognise the internal role your dog is naturally wired to fulfil, the emotional needs that go with it, and why some situations will always be harder for them than others.

This deeper layer of understanding is what makes my consultations different: I don’t treat symptoms - I interpret who your dog is.

I specialise in uncovering what’s really driving your dog’s behaviour by looking at everything from the inside out:

  • history, potential trauma, and past learning
  • emotions and fears, and social safety
  • health, neuter status, and diet
  • environmental pressures
  • lifestyle mismatches

and, where discernible, elements of their functional character.

A full Functional Character assessment isn’t included in Zoom consultations - this is only accurate when done in a workshop setting with my Canine Event Team. But if your dog’s natural character traits become clear during our time together, I will naturally incorporate that into your guidance and recommendations.

No generic training plans.  No “one-size-fits-all” methods. No quick fixes.

Just thoughtful, evidence-based support designed around the unique dog in front of you.

You can access expert, dog-centred help wherever you are. My specialist areas include:

  • Canine Functional Characters
  • How diet affects behaviour
  • Serious over-reactivity and fear-based behaviour

Ideal for: first-time enquiries, simple questions, or quick support.

A focused 30-minute Zoom session for quick clarity and expert direction - perfect if you’re unsure which consultation you need, want reassurance about your dog’s behaviour, or simply need to talk something through before committing to a full session.

No forms required - just join the call and get the answers you need.

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Most popular for new clients.

A 90-minute Zoom consultation designed to uncover what’s really driving your dog’s behaviour - from over-reactivity and nervousness to everyday challenges.

We look at what causes your dog to react the way they do, along with their emotional needs, diet influences, behaviour patterns, and any early signs of their Functional Character if it becomes clear during the session (a full FC assessment is not included).

Option A Includes:

  • Behaviour Profile form review and pre-consult preparation
  • Personalised guidance during your session
  • Follow-up email with clear bullet-point actions
  • Relevant information sheets to help you stay on track

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Ideal for: those wanting a written plan or working with a trainer.

A 2-hour Zoom consultation exploring the challenges your dog is currently experiencing, followed by a short written report summarising their behavioural patterns, emotional and safety needs, and personalised recommendations.

Your report captures the key points covered in your consultation and outlines your next steps.  We may touch on Functional Character during the session, but a full assessment is not included.

Option B Includes:

  • Behaviour Profile form review and pre-consult preparation
  • Personalised guidance during your session
  • Behaviour consultation report summarising key points
  • Relevant information sheets to help you stay on track

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Ideal for: more complex cases, dogs with trauma, or anyone wanting more than a single session.

A 2-hour Zoom consultation, followed by a 90-minute session 2-4 weeks later.  This package offers a deeper level of support, giving you time to ask further questions, review progress, and adjust your plan as you go.

We take a closer look at your dog’s environmental triggers, safety concerns, diet, behaviour history, potential trauma, and daily lifestyle to create a clear, personalised strategy that supports both you and your dog.

Option C Includes:

  • Behaviour Profile form review and pre-consult preparation
  • Personalised guidance during your sessions
  • Detailed behaviour consultation report
  • 3.5 hours of online help and advice
  • Tailored resources
  • Priority email access between sessions (within reasonable hours)
  • Relevant information sheets to help you stay on track

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Ideal for: multi-dog households, long-standing issues, highly reactive dogs, insurance claims, nervous or shut-down dogs, or anyone wanting premium-level support.

My most in-depth support package for dogs with complex needs, or for those wanting a complete and structured journey from chaos to clarity.

This package gives you extended time, multiple follow-up sessions, and a fully personalised strategy that supports you every step of the way.  Sessions aren’t rigidly timed - if we need a little longer, we can use time from the next session, and if we finish early, we roll the spare time forward.  You’re never rushed, and you never lose any of your paid-for time.

We explore your dog’s triggers, routines, relationships, history, safety concerns, emotions, trauma load, diet, and environment - connecting everything together so you can finally understand your dog from the inside out.

Option D Includes:

  • Behaviour Profile form review and pre-consult preparation
  • Personalised guidance during each session
  • Comprehensive written behaviour consultation report
  • Short form report for insurance company or vet, if required
  • Personalised resources
  • 5.5 hours of help and advice
  • Priority email access between sessions (within reasonable hours)

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