"I (as the primary veterinary surgeon) referred Fidget (a 1 year old, at the time of referral, male Norfolk terrier) to DVBP for signs of generalised anxiety, especially around other dogs. Fidget has made great progress thanks to the team’s knowledge and professionalism. The owners report how grateful they are for Kate with her compassion and understanding; taking into account all of Fidget’s individual habits and needs. Fidget now copes with life very well. "
"Having you to talk to, we’ve found it really helpful. You’re the only people we’ve spoken to from a behaviourist background that have made us feel justified regarding the extent of Murphy’s behaviour. You were the first people to really understand Murph and you’ve never even met him, you have really helped us."
Murphy, a 3 year old Springer x Cocker Spaniel who displayed distance increasing behaviour to his owners. Managing his environment and avoiding triggers especially in new situations was severely limiting his owners lives.
"Snooky is a very anxious dog, particularly when visiting the vets. Other attempts to train her and desensitise her had been unsuccessful but the behavioural programme has had a positive impact and made the visits easier (although it continues to be work in progress). You are supported each step of the way by knowledgeable staff, particularly when you need reassurance."
"Hugo is a long haired miniature dachshund who has had significant separation anxiety and noise sensitivity ever since I picked him up as a pup! We had gotten to our wits end with the poor dog, despite our very very best efforts. Loni and Giulia have been unbelievable and things have been pretty ground breaking for us! Their care, consideration and advice were profound, and they did it with patience and understanding. Hugo is a different dog! Along side medication and ongoing training, he is able to be in a car without becoming dramatically distressed. My parents can actually leave him to go out for dinner - something we never thought we would be able to do! We will be continuing our work alongside the support from Loni and the team, and I know we are in safe, caring hands. Thank you!"
Hugo had separation anxiety and his owner couldn't leave him even to nip to the local shop.
"Thanks for your invaluable advice and support over the past few months. Although open minded, I must admit, I was very sceptical when I went into this! ...when I was looking for a cat behaviourist, I honestly thought I would need to find one close to where we live, as I assumed, the behaviourist would need to visit us and train the cat and honestly had no idea that it would pretty much be about training “me” and not having to include Bijou in any of the sessions! As daft as that may sound, that’s what I thought."
Hal, a rescued cross breed who was extremely nervous and fearful.