At ABK, we understand how challenging it can be to live with issues like aggression, separation anxiety, or reactivity. That's why we have developed a tailored behaviour programme to help dogs with severe behavioural problems.
"We approached Daniel to help us with our reactive labradoodle and our pug who is very noise sensitive and suffers from separation anxiety. Daniel has given us a realistic plan to follow tailored for our schedules and our lives have changed because we asked Daniel for his help. Thank you Daniel."
Debbie Wood
✔ Aggression - Towards people, other dogs, or cats.
✔ Reactivity - Barking, lunging, growling on walks
✔ Separation anxiety - Distress when left alone
✔ Phobias - Avoiding new situations, people, or noise concerns
✔ Obsessive behaviours - Tail chasing, compulsive licking, repetitive movements
✔ Behaviour Specialists – We focus solely on behaviour rehabilitation, not basic training
✔ Expert Guidance – Both Daniel and Boo are qualified and veterinary recommended behaviourists
✔ Structured Ongoing Behaviour Support – Science-backed, ethical training methods
✔ Vet-Recommended Support – Working closely with vets to ensure the best outcomes
Living with a cat should be a joy, but when behaviour problems arise, they can be stressful for both you and your pet. If your cat is struggling with aggression, litter tray issues, or inter-cat conflict, expert guidance can make all the difference.
✔ Fighting Between Cats in the Home
✔ Litter Tray Issues – Avoiding or refusing to use the litter box
✔ Aggression Towards People – Biting, scratching, or sudden attacks
✔ Fearfulness – Hiding and avoidance behaviour.
Daniel Shaw MSc, CDBC is a cat behaviour specialist with extensive experience supporting hundreds of cats with complex behaviour challenges. With a master’s degree in neuroscience and a strong academic background in psychology and animal behaviour, he applies the latest scientific insights to real-world feline behaviour cases. He is one of the few feline behaviourists in Kent and the South East of England who provides in-person consultations, offering hands-on support tailored to your cat’s unique needs.
"We contacted Daniel in September out of sheer desperation that our rescue cat would not use the catflap unless it was pegged up. We were very impressed by Daniel's knowledge and understanding concerning cat behaviour and we followed an agreed plan to try to improve the situation. I am delighted to report that by following the plan Rosa is now using the cat flap completely independently both ways!"
Sharon F
We run dog behaviour consultations either at your home, or at our regular venue, Mabledon Gardens in Tunbridge Wells. Mabledon provides a quiet location that allows us to thoroughly assess your dog in an outdoor environment. For home visits, we cover a wide number of areas throughout the Kent, South East London, Surrey, and East Sussex including:
Within Kent, we offer dog training and dog behaviour consultations in Maidstone, West Malling, West Kingsdown, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hildenborough, Pembury, Sevenoaks, Otford, Paddock Wood, Kings Hill, Hever, Edenbridge, Swanley, Dartford, Canterbury, Cranbrook, Woodchurch, Snodland, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Kingsnorth, Tenterden, Lydd, New Romney, Dymchurch, Dungeness, Hythe, Lympne, Whitfield, Walmer, Deal, Aylesham, Wingham, Sandwich, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Birchington-on-Sea, Herne Bay, Seasalter, Chilham, Charing, Lenham, Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst, Goudhurst, and Ashford.
Within East Sussex, we offer dog training and dog behaviour consultations in Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Lewes, Robertsbridge, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield, Horam, Rotherfield, Crowborough, Forest Row, Groombridge, Eridge, Hartfield, Wadhurst, Maresfield, Newick, Polegate, Newhaven, Seaford, Burwash, Bodiam, Rye, Camber, Peasmarch, Westfield, Battle, Mark Cross, and Brighton.
Within South East London, we offer dog training and dog behaviour consultations in Sidcup, Greenhithe, Dartford, Greenhithe, Gravesend, Streatham, Beckenham, Thornton Heath, West Wickham, Addington, New Addington, Biggin Hill, Downe, Berry's Green, Erith, Belvedere, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Welling, Bromley, Swanley, Orpington, Chelsfield, Croydon, Mitcham, Morden, Sutton, Wallington, Purley, Chislehurst, Caterham, Greenwich, Lewisham, Woolwich, Peckham, and Brixton.
Within Surrey, we offer dog training and dog behaviour consultations in Guildford, Farnham, Woking, Leatherhead, Epsom, Redhill, Cranleigh, Horley, Milford, Godalming, Horley, Lingfield, Oxted, Haslemere, Hindhead, Camberley, Frimley, and Caterham.
Within Essex, we offer dog training and dog behaviour consultations in Southend on Sea, Basildon, South Benfleet, Canvey Island, Langdon Hills, Wickford, Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford, Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Chigwell, Brentwood, Billericay, South Woodham Ferrers, Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon, Witham, Braintree, Colchester, Saffron Walden, Halstead, Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea, Tiptree, and Chelmsford.
As well as in person dog behaviour consultations, we are also able to support a client base throughout the whole of the UK via zoom. We have found this an extremely successful form of consulting as it allows us to observe the animal in their own environment without the unusual experience of a stranger being in the house.
Animal Behaviour Kent