Break the chain that maintains undesired behaviours
I am here to help you learn how to understand and reduce their dog’s undesirable and unacceptable behaviors. I will develop and implement a plan to replace your frustration with a calm and content companion.
My unique approach
I use a “whole household” approach to support families with how to understand and reduce their dog’s undesirable and unacceptable behaviours.
I guide dog owners to adapt how they interact with their dogs. My aim is to change a dog’s belief that they are solely responsible for looking after the family and home. With this burden removed, dogs can spend more time experiencing life from a calm, content, and fun place.
I am a trained dog behaviourist, and clinically qualified in children’s mental wellbeing. I work with children and their families who are experiencing anxiety and behavioural concerns. I have incorporated my work with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and social learning theory (SLT) into my dog behaviour practice. I use guided self-help to empower dog owners to use a different way of communicating with their dogs.
Areas of wisdom and expertise
Common areas of concern are often rooted in a dog’s fear and worry about how they are experiencing the world. My area of expertise is any unhelpful emotional behaviour. I work with dogs of all ages, including puppies.
Examples of behavioural concerns:
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Food related stress
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Separation anxiety
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Unhealthy coping behaviours
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Obsessive behaviour
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Excessive barking
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Aggression
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Demanding and challenging behaviour
What makes my approach successful
Things to know about why people choose to work with me
My training
I am trained in the Amichen Bonding approach (The Dog Listener). To have a truly holistic approach, I have chosen to incorporate my experience in children’s mental wellbeing into my dog work
I am a person of patience
My life's employment has been focused on taking the time to listen and look for all the factors at play; said and unsaid.
I am realistic
I will help you set realistic goals, which we will approach in stages. We will work towards building resilience and confidence, inside and outside of the home
Testimonials from those that have worked with me
Words from Karen
Having tried various tips from friends, family, and a trainer, I was told Vinny’s problem was that he was not food motivated. Jo helped us to see what Vinny needed was a calm leader. It is amazing how subtle some of the changes are that we have introduced. Vinny is enjoying life in his new role as a pack member, and not the reluctant leader
Words from Em
Tizzle no longer has the nickname Scrappy Doo. Jo showed us that by making changes in the home, Tizzle would be better equipped to face the world outside; reducing the risk of her being told off by other dogs. Jo really helped the kids to understand things from Tizz’s perspective, and how important they were in her life
Words from Kyle
Jo helped me to manage my fear of being judged by other dog owners. The two weeks of focusing on doing things differently in the home environment made so much sense. I’m so proud that Otto looks at me now as the chilled leader