Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a vet referral?
In reality all behaviourists that are qualified and accredited are required to work via vet referral. Being accredited with the top organisations in our industry requires us to get a vet referral in order to be associated with them. It maintains a high standard of service and allows communication between us and your vet. It also avoids you going through a lot of training and spending money, when perhaps the issue is actually an easy medical fix. This saves time and money on your part and means you are more likely to be able to claim via your insurance.
What is a vet referral?
It is an agreement between me, you and your vet, to say that we can all communicate with each other. I can see your dogs vet history and it means that I can speak directly with your vet if there are any concerns about your dogs health that may impact their behaviour. It's a document that I send you to fill in and sign, and then you take to the vet to sign. Then you send it back to me.
What is your training ethos?
My training ethos is ultimately relationship based. I make sure that I am well informed on current science, and it is what motivates me to write my blog for other professionals (4DogProfessionals). I will never recommend equipment or give advice that causes harm to your pet. My ethical and moral standpoint on using aversive methods be that harsh handling or punishment is that they are not necessary and are outdated. We can talk about this if you have further questions.
I don't know if I'm a good fit for the mentorship.
That's why it's good to contact me. I will never push you towards a service you don't need, so don't be afraid to ask what I think. I'm very clear on who comes into the mentorship because I am really focussed on creating lasting change with people who are committed to the process, want the same outcome and are going to thrive within the programme.
You're out of my area, is that a problem?
Most work I do is remote. 1:1 intensives involve a lot of deep analytic work for us both so this is best done without us being "in" the sticky situation and looking from the outside in. The Mentorship is done entirely online and it's infrastructure facilitates the extensive unlimited 1:1 support I can offer.
I have finished my 3 month programme and now what?
Don't worry. With the mentorship there is no limit as to how long you can stay. The rate after the first 3 months is reduced and allows you to continue on the amazing trajectory you've been on with your dog!
If you've finished a 1:1 intensive with me then we can discuss what you might need well in advance of you being left to your own devices.
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