The Whole Dog Investigation

Working online isn't a compromise. For behaviour and wellbeing work specifically, it often gives a clearer picture than an in-person visit.

✔ We see your dog in their real environment. Videos of your dog at home, on walks, and in everyday situations show how they actually behave, not how they behave with a stranger in the room, which can mask or exaggerate the very things we need to understand.

✔ My presence doesn't become part of the picture. However careful I am, a new person in your dog's space changes their behaviour. Some dogs shut down, others become more alert or aroused than usual. Working from your videos means we're assessing your dog's genuine normal, not their reaction to me.

✔ No travel stress for a dog who may already be anxious or reactive. A car journey and unfamiliar space can affect what we see. Online means we're working with your dog at their baseline, not their "coping with a stressful outing" state.

✔ You're not limited by geography. Wherever you're based, you get the same specialist combination of movement and behaviour expertise.

✔ Time to reflect, not just react. History forms, videos, and written plans mean you can think things through properly, not absorb everything in one hour-long visit.

✔ Everything's kept together, notes, videos, and plans all in one folder, easy to share with your vet if needed.

No. I don’t diagnose or provide medical treatment or advice.

My role is to observe patterns in behaviour, movement and daily life, and help you understand what may be influencing your dog’s wellbeing. If I notice things that would be helpful to discuss with your vet, I’ll guide you on how to share clear observations — but all diagnosis and treatment decisions sit with your veterinary team.

Yes, but not in the traditional sense.

While we absolutely work on behaviour, this programme looks more deeply at how your dog’s physical comfort, emotional state and daily environment may be affecting their ability to cope and learn.

Sometimes behaviour improves when training is adjusted. Sometimes it improves when discomfort, stress or lifestyle factors are addressed. Often, it’s a combination of both.

Often, yes.

Many dogs who struggle with reactivity, growling or avoidance are finding the world overwhelming in some way. This programme is designed to be comprehensive, but low-pressure and supportive, with most of the work done via Zoom and video so your dog doesn’t have to cope with a stranger in their space.

If I feel your dog would benefit from additional support from a veterinary behaviourist or another professional alongside this programme, I’ll tell you openly.

Most owners spend a small amount of time each day making small adjustments to routines, handling or activities, plus short, simple training or exercises where appropriate.

This is not about long sessions. It’s about small, consistent changes that help your dog feel safer and more comfortable over time.

This does happen sometimes because observations during the programme may identify an issue.

If your dog needs veterinary treatment (including procedures or surgery), our focus will adapt to support you through that stage. This may include:

• Helping you organise information and questions for your vet
• Adjusting home routines for comfort and recovery
• Guidance on handling and environment during recovery
• Emotional support while things feel uncertain
• Gradual return to movement and confidence-building once your vet gives clearance

If your dog needs a period of strict rest or recovery, we can pause active parts of the programme and resume when appropriate.

Yes — the programme is designed to run over 12 consecutive weeks, as steady, consistent support leads to the best outcomes for both dogs and owners.

However, if your dog requires significant veterinary treatment or a recovery period, we can agree a short pause so you don’t lose support during an already stressful time.

That can be a great combination. My work can complement behaviour support by considering how comfort, movement and daily lifestyle may be influencing your dog’s capacity to cope and learn.

With your permission, I’m happy for plans to sit alongside other professionals involved in your dog’s care.

If you feel your dog has changed, seems uncomfortable, more sensitive, or harder to understand than before — and training alone hasn’t fully explained it — this programme may be a good fit.

If you’re unsure, you’re very welcome to enquire and tell me what’s been going on. I’ll always be honest about whether I think this is the right support for you and your dog.