Vet Information
Vet Referral Service for Veterinary Clinics in Northern Ireland
In compliance with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC), and the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) codes of practice, I only see clients for behaviour counselling upon veterinary referral. I am a fully certified dog behaviour consultant of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, a pre-registered candidate of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians, and a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. For more information on me, please go to our home page.
I provide a professional behavioural referral service for veterinary clinics throughout Northern Ireland which consists of:
- A behaviour consultation (2-3 hours) either in the clients home or our Comber clinic.
- Behavioural assessment, identification of underlying motivations and emotional state, established by differential diagnosis.
- Safety and management advice as well as an individually designed behaviour modification plan.
- A detailed behaviour report for the client and the referring veterinarian.
- Follow-on support provided by email or telephone (or in person if necessary). Additional follow up appointments, one-to-one sessions or group sessions (if necessary).
- If you have any questions please contact me via the contact form below or ring me on 07754 514896.
- If you would like to refer a client and animal under your care, please download a vet referral form here
Vet Referral during Covid 19
For health, safety and welfare reasons it is important that clients who are unable to cope with pet behaviour problems can obtain help during this pandemic.
A statement has been released providing advice for animal behaviourists from ASAB (Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour) regarding safe working practices and requirements during the Covid 19 pandemic. This statement recommends veterinary referral should still be obtained for behaviour consultations.
Please make referrals as usual so I can receive information on the pet's medical history which allows me to understand the impact of any medical condition or medication on the pet's behaviour, and how any behaviour problems may be affecting the pet's health or vice versa.
All pre-certified and certified behaviourists must adhere to a professional membership code of conduct, are fully insured, are accountable for their advice, and must keep up to date with current advances through participating in annual continuous professional development. Furthermore, all regulated behaviourists must work under veterinary referral to protect the health and welfare of pets as medical conditions and pain can alter behaviour and vice versa.
The pet industry is currently being regulated, however at the moment anyone can call themselves a behaviourist. In Northern Ireland there are unregulated individuals offering pet behavioural services. Unfortunately incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate advice can worsen pet behaviour problems and compromise the safety and welfare of all concerned.
Qualified and regulated behaviourists do not use verbal or physical punishment, or painful, harsh or aversive methods including equipment such as choke chains, slip leads, electric collars, anti-bark collars, pet corrector sprays, prong collars, etc.
If you would like any further information on my behaviour services please contact me by phone or via the contact form
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