HI.  MY NAME IS LINDA and I am a dog behaviourist living and working near CHIPPENHAM.  

 

My aim is to help you - and your dog - with issues that are causing difficulties in your/your family's lives. 

 

Common issues include: DOG-DOG REACTIVITY, RESOURCE GUARDING, SEPARATION ANXIETY, EXCESSIVE BARKING and RECALL.  But this list is not exclusive!

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I have a level 4 DIPLOMA in Advanced Canine Behaviour (merit) from the British College of Canine Studies.

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I am educated to a level 7 standard and have a Master's degree in Research Methodology (UCC).

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I have a Canine First Aid certificate (merit) from the British College of Canine Studies (2021).

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I have public liability and care, custody, and control INSURANCE.  I also have professional indemnity insurance and business insurance for my car.

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My ETHICAL STANCE is one of using the minimum possible physical correction to achieve a positive change in behaviour. 

This largely means guidance with my voice and your dog's lead, harness, or head collar.    

 

I reward, and encourage, good behaviour with my voice, affection, and (agreed) treats and would ignore unwanted behaviour, e.g. "jumping up" wherever possible.  By "ignore" I mean I would turn side on, not look at (or touch) the dog and utter the single word "off."  I am then telling the dog what I would like it to do.   Once the dog has all four feet on the ground (the desired behaviour) you can greet it.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY is of great importance to me.  I carry a

first aid kit in my car and will advise on the use of muzzles

where appropriate.  The aim will always be a slow, and gradual, change in behaviour where aggression is an issue. 

 

I will keep our professional discussions PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL and undertake to keep your PERSONAL DATA secure. 

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I am a KIND, COMPASSIONATE, and KNOWLEDGEABLE woman who undertakes to work hard (with you) to improve your life with your dog.

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