Dr Gill Aitken - Animal Behaviourist

Animal Manners

 

Behaviour Problems

 

Over my 14 years as an animal behaviourist I've come across pretty much every problem in the book! However, some of the behaviours I see on a very regular basis include:

 

Aggression / reactivity towards people or dogs

Barking - in all sorts of situations

Poor recall - including chasing wildlife or livestock

Fears and phobias of all kinds

Pulling on the lead - very common!

Inability to pay attention or settle

Difficulties being left alone

Inappropriate toileting

 

 

I also see cats with toileting, spraying, aggression or fear problems - and I’ve treated rabbits too.

 

Regardless of the problem, there truly is always a way forward. But, next to good quality advice, the most important factor for success is your motivation. In order to reach your goal, you’ll need to be prepared to make the necessary changes and work through your training plan with dedication. Unfortunately, contrary to what you might hear, there are no quick fixes; anything appearing to be a quick fix will be short-lived and likely to create new problems further down the line. Behaviour changes gradually - but the more work you put in the faster you will reach your goal. I can help you achieve that!

 

Have a read through the testimonials to find out how other pet owners have got on!

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