Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a dog behaviourist near me?
We provide pet behaviour consultations and dog training throughout Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and South East London. If you are from further away, you could consider either booking a virtual consultation or using the IAABC consultant locator to find someone more local to you.
What does a dog behaviourist do?
A dog behaviourist focuses on working with dogs experiencing specific behavioural problems such as stress, anxiety, aggression, or other abnormal behaviours. A behaviourist will work to understand the root cause of those behaviours, and consider a variety of different behaviour modification programs, and environmental changes that cat be put in place to help resolve the issues the dog is facing.
What is the difference between a dog behaviourist and a trainer?
Dog trainers generally focus more on teaching a happy healthy dog something new. This might be working on general skills such as lying down, recall or walking to heel. Whereas a dog behaviourist is more focused on treating dogs with serious behavioural problems such as anxiety, aggression, or compulsive and pathological behaviours. At Animal Behaviour Kent, we work as both dog behaviourists and trainers, so can help with a wide variety of issues.
What does a cat behaviourist do?
Cat behaviourists are trained to treat cats experiencing specific behavioural problems including aggression, anxiety, litter tray problems, and many more. These issues can sometimes be resolved with some basic training, however more often they stem from an underlying anxiety faced by the cat, so require some higher level behaviour modification and environmental management.
What areas do you cover?
We provide dog behaviour consulting throughout the whole of Kent, and some areas in south east London such as Orpington, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Dartford, Woolwich, Eltham, Chislehurst, Bexley, Catford, Hither Green, Greenwich, Thamesmead, and Greenhithe. If you are unsure, please just get in touch. Our video consultation service also allows us to cover clients all over the UK.
What are your methods?
For all animals, we use ethical and scientific methods from the most up to date animal science. Our behaviour modification and training techniques are positive reinforcement based, and prioritise the welfare of the animal.
What are your methods?
For all animals, we use ethical and scientific methods from the most up to date animal science. Our behaviour modification and training techniques are positive reinforcement based, and prioritise the welfare of the animal.