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ANNA FRANCESCA BRADLEY
MSC BSC HONS
Prov. Clinical & Accredited Animal Behaviourist

ABOUT BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

 

I accept referrals for dogs only.  I completely understand how upsetting it is to experience behavioural issues in your pet and the emotional upheaval and turmoil it can cause in your family.  I also understand that it can be difficult to admit that outside help is sometimes needed.  Whatever the issues or circumstances, please be assured that I will never judge, everything discussed is completely confidential and you can speak in complete confidence - everything is absolutely OK & I am totally sure that you have been doing the best job you possibly can do & I am here to help you as best I can.

THE CONSULTATION PROCESS IN BRIEF

Let me explain exactly what happens during a typical behavioural consultation:

 

Consultations are now conducted via Zoom if you are located a long distance from me or prefer this form of contact or via a relaxed 'walk & meet up'.

 

  • Consultations typically last 1-1/2hrs.  You must be referred through to me by your Vet.

 

Consultations involve a thorough investigation and case history taking of the causes and maintaining factors of the dog's behaviour, including interaction of health and medical issues, development of management strategies and behaviour modification plan.  A lot of questions will be asked, they all help me to develop a clearer picture as to exactly why your dog is behaving as he or she is.

 

  • Once a better understanding of the 'why' is found, a strategy to solve your dog's issues (behaviour modification plan) will be devised and thoroughly explained to you.  Please ask as many questions as you want, that's why you're here - to understand why these issues are occurring.

 

  • Following your consultation, a written report detailing the behaviour modification plan will be forwarded to the owner and copied to their Vet.  You will also receive a video recording of our session.

 

  • Follow up check-up at 1 month post consultation.

 

  • Liaison with your Vet (or other paraprofessionals) regarding progress and suitability of pharmacological intervention will be included where required.

CONSULTATION FEE - £165 inclusive of consultation, written report, video recording, third party liaison with paraprofessionals where required, 1 month post consultation check-up

HOW DO I BOOK?

REFERRAL: You must be directly referred by your Vet.  Your Vet will complete a BVBA referral form  and send this directly to me with attached medical history.

DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

 As an ABTC Accredited Animal Behaviourist it is a requirement to accept behavioural clients only on veterinary referral & rightly so.

Behavioural issues may occur simultaneously with or as a consequence of medical disorders even though it may not be immediately apparent that one is impacting the other.

 

If there are any obvious medical issues that I feel may be implicated in your dog's behavioural concerns or similar, then I will refer you back to your Vet.

WHEN WILL MY DOG BE BETTER?

You will be given a realistic prognosis based upon the severity of your dog's issues.  It may also be that some goals may have to be adjusted albeit temporarily, this is all part of choosing our Practice... you will receive a thorough and knowledgeable assessment and there is absolutely no point in giving you unmanageable expectations.

 

I will always give you attainable goals, break down your plan into manageable targets and provide a realistic idea of what to expect.

 

Success depends very much upon a host of factors; owner commitment, time, severity of the problem to name a few.....but I am committed to enabling you succeed.