Is walking your dog becoming a daily struggle? Are you constantly worried about reactivity, anxiety, or aggression? We know how stressful it can be managing a dog with behaviour problems, and that's why, we are here to help.
At Animal Behaviour Kent, our dog trainers specialise in helping dogs with complex behaviour challenges, not just basic training. Our programmes designed to help owners struggling with issues like:
✔ 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.
Daniel Shaw and Boo Blackhurst are a passionate, experienced, and highly qualified team dedicated to helping dogs and their people live happier, less stressful lives through kind, science-led training and behaviour support.

"We are so fortunate that Daniel was recommended to us by our vet after many other attempts with others. Daniel has proved to be the most successful in solving our issues. We have been so impressed with his methods and results and could not recommend highly enough. Thank you Daniel."
Lilly Key

✔ Initial Case Review (30 minutes) – A focused online session with one of our team of behaviourists to gather essential case history, explore current behaviour concerns, and discuss likely contributing factors. This session is designed to help clarify prognosis and whether behaviour support is appropriate at this stage.
✔ What this session covers – An overview of what behaviour support can and cannot realistically achieve in cases like yours, whether we are a good fit for working together, and whether veterinary input or alternative support should be prioritised before behaviour work begins.
✔ Online consultation – Delivered via video call, allowing us to review your situation and advise on next steps before you commit to a full behaviour support session.

✔ Behaviour and Training Session (1.5-2 hours) – A comprehensive consultation focused on understanding your dog’s behaviour, environment, and history, and supporting you with practical, welfare led behaviour change. Sessions may involve assessment, planning, skills building, and review of progress depending on your dog’s needs at that stage.
✔ What this session may include – Behaviour history and observation, discussion of contributing factors including health and welfare, practical training exercises to support behaviour change, and guidance on how to implement strategies safely and realistically in day to day life. Session notes are shared via email following the consultation.
✔ Come to us – We conduct the majority of our behaviour consultations at our dedicated venue in Tunbridge Wells or virtually. In some cases, a home visit may be necessary and this is subject to an additional travel charge.
"All I can say is that Boo helped me and my boy Noodle beyond belief. Her advice was excellent and he’s a much happier boy."
Jeani Rodgers

Our dog behaviourists run consultations either at 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. In some cases, a home visit may be necessary, for home visits, we cover the following areas:
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 internationally 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