Melanie Daniels V.N. DIP CABT Animal Behaviourist.

I am a COAPE‑qualified Companion Animal Behaviourist, specialising in the assessment and treatment of behavioural issues in both cats and dogs. My background as a Veterinary Nurse, combined with experience in animal rescue work, gives me a broad and practical understanding of the many challenges pets and their owners can face. This foundation allows me to approach each case with empathy, scientific insight, and a well‑rounded perspective on animal behaviour.

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Qualified in 2001 with the Centre Of Applied Pet Ethology in Companion Animal Behaviour.

Sarah Whitehead Membership

CPD with Sarah Whitehead's Inner Circle, an educational community of the world's best trainers and behaviourists.

Over 20 years experience in providing animal behaviour consultations.

Problems I Can Help With

The sort of behaviour problems I regularly deal with in dogs and cats include:

  • Reactivity towards people or other dogs.
  • Phobias and fearful behaviours, e.g. Fireworks and Thunder
  • Excessive barking.
  • Nervousness.
  • Toileting problems.
  • Separation problems.
  • Destruction.
  • Marking / Spaying / Soiling.
  • General control and training problems such as pulling on the lead and recall.

Each case I work on is unique, and I work with you and your cat or dog, giving you advice on how to modify your cat or dog’s behaviour during and after a behaviour consultation. 

With my guidance, we can work towards modifying your pet’s behaviour, resulting in a happier home for everyone.

My behaviour consultations are fully covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

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