In Person Support Available in Yarnton, Cassington, Kidlington, Headington, Cowley, Eynsham, Botley, Marston & Central Oxford.

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DOG AND CAT BEHAVIOURIST IN OXFORDSHIRE

Dog and Cat Behaviour Support and Puppy Training in Oxfordshire

Kind, expert support to help you understand your pet’s behaviour, follow a clear plan and feel more confident about what to do next.

Behaviour consultations are available across Oxfordshire and online throughout the UK.

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When you have tried everything and still feel stuck

When your dog or cat’s behaviour begins affecting everyday life, it can leave you feeling frustrated, guilty and unsure where to turn.

With so much information available through Google, social media and ChatGPT, it is easy to become overwhelmed. You try one suggestion after another, hoping something will work, only to find yourself going around in circles and doubting whether you are doing the right thing.

You do not need more generic advice. You need to understand what may be driving your pet’s behaviour and have a clear, logical plan that works for your animal, your household and your everyday life.

That is where I can help.

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Ways We Can Work Together

Puppy Classes in Oxford

Practical, reward based puppy training for biting, toileting, jumping, settling and socialisation. Build your puppy’s confidence, strengthen your bond and feel more confident about their training.

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Dog Behaviour Support

Personal dog behaviour consultations in Oxford and online for concerns including reactivity, guarding, barking, anxiety and toileting difficulties. Understand what is driving your dog’s behaviour and what to do next.

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Separation Anxiety Support

Specialist online support for dogs who bark, pace, become destructive or show distress when left alone. Receive a gradual, manageable plan created around your dog and their individual needs.

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Cat Behaviour Support

Cat behaviour consultations in Oxford and online for spraying, toileting difficulties, fear and tension between cats. Understand your cat’s behaviour and make practical changes that help restore calm at home.

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Clear, manageable advice that makes a difference

“Clare was great to work with. She gave us a list of manageable and easily understandable tips and behaviour changes, and the difference we have seen in our dog since implementing them is incredible. He is so much happier and more confident, and so are we!”

Robin M.

Meet Clare

I am Clare, a qualified dog and cat behaviourist in Oxford and a Registered Veterinary Nurse with 23 years of experience.

My MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling and continuing clinical work allow me to consider both behaviour and physical health. This matters because the two are often connected in ways that are not immediately obvious.

I take time to understand your pet, your household and what you have already tried before creating a practical plan. My approach is kind, personal and grounded in evidence. I want you to feel supported, heard and never judged.

I am an Associate Member of the APBC*, having completed the academic requirements and now gaining the practical experience needed to be assessed as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and become a Full Member. I follow professional standards and evidence based methods to provide ethical support you can trust.

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