Child Foster and Adoption Assessments
Dog Behaviour Assessments for Foster and Adoption Agencies
Behaviour assessments are often necessary to assess whether dogs are safe around a child/children within a home. Our lead behaviourist, Daniel Shaw offers expert behavioural assessments throughout England and Wales to identify any risks a dog may pose to children and produce a full behavioural report outlining his recommendations and providing a professional opinion on the risks the dog/s present to children, including children with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Daniel will also provide advice on how to manage the introduction of children and animals where required. The assessment will consider a number of key factors, including:
- The dog's background and any health issues
- The dog's socialisation history and responses in a number of social situations
- Previous training
- An assessment of the home environment and any changes that may be required to ensure safety
- Temperament and behaviour with members of the household, guests, strangers, and children of different age groups.
Price: Dog behaviour assessment and full behaviour report - £375.
Travel is priced at 45p per mile.
We offer assessments throughout England and Wales.
For more information contact daniel@animalbehaviourkent.co.uk or call 07930672387
About Daniel:
Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC is a dog behaviourist and trainer practicing in the South East of England. Daniel holds a first class degree in psychology, is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and a certified dog behaviour consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). He is a well known figure in the canine behaviour industry, and has lectured internationally on the the assessment and resolution of behaviour problems in dogs, as well as making regular media appearances to comment on matters related to dog behaviour. He has been featured most recently on LBC News, the Guardian, and in 2023 was invited to present his thoughts on the causes of the rise in dog attacks to Parliament.