Dog behaviourist

Why choose me?

Supporting a dog who is displaying unwanted behaviours can feel overwhelming.  I work closely with you to identify the underlying causes,

guide you through practical steps, and develop personalised plans that help you make real,  lasting progress.

A dog’s behaviour can be shaped by many factors—their environment, daily routine, emotional wellbeing, and physical health. Everything is interconnected.

 I take a holistic approach, considering all of these elements and more when working with dogs experiencing behavioural challenges.

Some behaviour packages include Dynamic Dog Assessment, which uses a thorough, hands-free functional evaluation to identify possible sources of discomfort in dogs. Such discomfort may cause or contribute to a range of behavioural problems.

As a Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC), and a full member of both The Canine Behaviour & Training Society (TCBTS) and The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), I have been formally assessed for my academic knowledge and practical expertise. I work in accordance with strict professional codes of conduct. I am qualified to Level 6 in Animal Behaviour Management.

  With over 20 years of experience, I have supported

 a wide range of dogs across many breeds, and

I am fully insured.

I offer in‑person behaviour support for local

clients and remote consultations for clients throughout the UK.

Dog Behaviour Consultation Packages

*In person home visits available in local area of Smallfield, Horley, Reigate, Redhill, Oxted, Godstone, Lingfield, East Grinstead, Crawley and some surrounding areas.

Outside these areas, all sessions will be remote via Zoom.

Sessions may be remote for dogs who are not comfortable around strangers or who are reactive around visitors - depending what is in the individual dog's best interest.

**Online consultations available UK wide.

***Additional charges will apply for multi dog households.

Vet referral

As an ABTC accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist, I am only able to accept cases involving dogs with behavioural problems once a referral has been made by the animal’s veterinary surgeon. This is essential because behavioural issues may sometimes be linked to, or caused by, underlying health concerns, medical conditions—past or present—or pain. The referral process also helps to establish a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive support for your dog.

Vet referral is a simple process. Your vet can complete the online form or you can download a pdf version. 

"Amazing behavourist who promotes kindness and respect to dogs"

 "Lisa is amazing! My young dog suffers with anxiety, resource guarding, touch sensitivity and is sometimes reactive. From the first session, Lisa's advice and

knowledge has empowered me to make positive and very noticeable changes. Lisa is on my wavelength, in that she wholeheartedly believes in positive

interaction and training. She promotes treating dogs with respect and kindness at all times. She is compassionate and understanding. Lisa was able to offer

us a Dynamic Dog report which has been so helpful when working with our vet. We have since been referred to an Osteo specialist. I feel that I am finding

solutions with Lisa's guidance and seeing such positive changes. I cannot recommend Lisa Highly enough."

Tracy

"Can highly recommend"

"We approached Lisa through a recommendation when we were having some problems with reactivity with our 2 year old pointer. Lisa provided us with

some really solid advice and tips to help deal with the problem backed up with evidence based theory to help us understand his behaviour. She made herself

available between meetings to ask questions/send videos/photos for additional support. Can highly recommend."

Joanna

"We would definitely recommend Lisa"

"Lisa was extremely helpful when we needed some advice on our dog who suddenly had anxiety issues. She gave us some exercises, tips and steps

to take to rebuild his confidence and bring back the happy dog we remembered. We would definitely recommend Lisa to anyone needing help,

advice and support for their mutt or the owner!"

Jenny

"Her advice has built my confidence as a dog owner"

"I first got in contact with Lisa for my first dog Katie, who I had taken on as an 11 year old. After the “settling in” period, I needed some guidance as Katie was desperately trying to push and test the boundaries. With Lisa’s patience and knowledge I was able to teach Katie some “thinking” games to get her brain working and in fact Katie learnt to sit on command at the age of 11. After I lost Katie last year (when she was nearly 15), I took on a Jack Russell from a re-homing centre. Josie had been picked up by a dog warden, so there was little history, however she had clearly had multiple litters and had been physically harmed. She was not house-trained, however she picked that up soon and settled extremely quickly. However, one day she suddenly seemed to regress, withdrawing into herself and taking herself off to keep her own company. Lisa helped me to build up Josie’s confidence so that she is able to deal with any new situations that she comes across. Josie’s character has really developed and she can be quite a pickle at times! Lisa is very happy to work around a particular dog’s (and owner’s!) needs. Her use of t-touch has had an amazing effect with Josie and her advice has built my confidence as a dog owner"

Rebecca

Behaviour consultations

Get in touch on 07941184793 or lisachilds17@gmail.com

Based in Smallfield, I cover Crawley, East Grinstead, Reigate, Redhill, Oxted, Caterham, Lingfield and other surrounding areas.

I also work remotely with clients throughout the UK.