Who I am and how I help dogs and cats with behaviour problems

Claire with Scout

I’m a compassionate pet behaviour consultant, specialising in dogs and cats with over 30 years of combined experience in veterinary nursing, animal welfare, and animal behaviour. For more than 17 years, I’ve supported families starting in London and then across Brighton and the surrounding areas through my independent practice, helping dogs, cats, and their caregivers enjoy calmer, more connected lives.

My background in veterinary nursing, welfare, behaviour, ethics and law allows me to approach every case with an understanding of both medical, physical and emotional wellbeing. I’m committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend workshops and training to ensure the support I offer is ethical, up to date, and grounded in the latest research with the overarching emphasis on fulfilling needs and building a better caring bond.

I’ve also had the privilege of working with organisations such as the RSPCA, foster and adoption agencies, and social services, providing careful assessments and welfare-focused behavioural guidance.

I see around 150 to 170 cases per year, the most common type of dog behaviour problems I work with is guarding behaviours often resulting in bites to caregivers. Alongside these cases I often work with dogs who are reactive to other dogs, either through fear, anxiety or frustration and those who do not allow grooming or veterinary examinations.

I work with cats with behaviour problems such as those who toilet around the home and avoid using a little tray, help with cat integrations and other stress related behaviours such as over grooming and aggression directed to people.

I am happy to visit any behaviour problem your dog or cat is displaying, each case is different and the relationship you have with your pet will be unique to you. I help break down why the behaviour is happening, what is maintaining it, and how to change your behaviour to help them, by fulfilling their needs, adding training and occasionally seeking medical support.

Above all, my work is driven by kindness. I’m here to help you understand your pet more clearly and to strengthen the bond you share with a personalised behaviour plan. Do get in touch if you would like support with your dog or cat.