Behaviour Support in Basingstoke

When it is more complicated than teaching a new skillSome problems cannot be solved by simply teaching a better recall, practising loose lead walking or adding another training exercise. A dog may be reacting to other dogs or people, struggling when left alone, guarding things they value, becoming increasingly worried by sounds or finding parts of everyday life difficult to cope with.Behaviour Support gives us more time to understand what is happening, consider the circumstances around it and build a practical plan for you and your dog. This is individual support rather than a standard training lesson.

What can Behaviour Support help with?Reactivity towards other dogsReactivity towards peopleSeparation-related problemsResource guarding

Sound sensitivity and noise fearsFearful or anxious behaviourDifficulty coping with particular situations or environmentsBehaviour that has become difficult to manage safely in everyday life

We start by looking at the whole pictureBehaviour does not happen in isolation. A dog’s response can be influenced by previous experiences, learning history, environment, stress, physical health, pain, predictability and what they believe is about to happen next.The first question is not simply “How do we stop this behaviour?” We need to understand when it happens, what happens before it, what the dog does next and what may be maintaining or worsening the problem.

Small white dog sitting on a lead outdoors during behavioural support training

What is included?90-minute initial consultationTime to take a proper history, discuss the problem in detail and begin working through what may be contributing to it. Where practical and appropriate, training can begin during this session too.

Individual written planWhat to manage nowWhat to practiseWhat to avoid rehearsingWhat progress may look likeWhat information to notice between sessionsWhat the next priority is

Two 60-minute follow-up sessionsFollow-ups allow the plan to be reviewed against what actually happened and adjusted as needed.Six weeks of between-session supportDefined support between sessions for questions, updates and sensible adjustments. The six-week support period will be clearly defined and is not intended as an emergency service.

Health and behaviourChanges in behaviour can sometimes be influenced by pain, illness or other physical factors. Where health may be relevant, I may ask you to speak to your vet before or alongside behaviour work.Professional boundaryBehaviour Support is not a clinical behaviour service. Tracey does not describe herself as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Where veterinary investigation or assessment by an appropriately qualified clinical behaviour professional is needed, I will recommend that route clearly.

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For more complex behaviour concerns 90-minute initial consultation Individual written plan Two 60-minute follow-up sessions Six weeks of between-session support Reward-based practical support Refer on where clinical input is needed Contact me to discuss pricing for your individual problem

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