CANINE BEHAVIOURIST

For many years, I've assisted dogs and their owners in achieving a better understanding and living harmoniously together.

Behavioural consultations are an excellent choice if you're looking to correct previous training mistakes or eliminate unwanted behaviours.

You'll learn how to effectively train your dog, enhance its skills and abilities, and nurture your pet, fostering a relationship based on mutual understanding and trust.

My name is Maggie, and I am an experienced canine behaviourist.

Contact me, and you and your dog can enjoy a fulfilling life together.

As a canine behaviourist, I base my practice on extensive experience and current knowledge, which I continuously expand through training and lectures.

I use positive reinforcement to assess problematic behaviour and create individualised therapy plans. I consider all aspects of a dog's life—emotions, environment, and relationships with owners—to identify the root causes of issues and focus on resolving them.

The primary goal of my work is to build a relationship between the owner and the dog, based on understanding, communication, and respecting needs. I work exclusively with stress-free techniques, drawing on knowledge of communication, emotions, learning processes, and motivation. I consider the natural needs and abilities of the dog, as well as the owners' expectations. I approach each consultation and practical work individually and with full commitment.

During my collaboration with owners, I provide support and share the latest insights into dog behaviour, their needs, and nutrition.

I am passionate about dogs, and fascinated by their intelligence, exceptional senses, and unconditional friendship. I am a proud caretaker and trainer of Kreta & Zeven, two Dobermanns.

I aim to spread up-to-date knowledge about dogs' needs and behaviour, breaking away from outdated stereotypes about dog breeds, dominance theories, and aversive training methods.

I work with veterinarians, caretakers, shelters, and organizations advocating animal rights.

BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS

Behaviours qualifying for a behavioural consultation, regardless of your dog's age, include:

Aggression

Hyperactivity

Separation issues

Anxiety

DisobedienceHouse-soiling

Self-harm

Resource guarding

Excessive appetite

Adaptation problems in new environments

Areas I Cover:

Blackpool

Burnley

Blackburn

Bolton

Liverpool

Manchester

Lancaster

Preston

Wigan

Bury

Why Choose Smart Bark Academy?

Quick Response Time: I understand the urgency of dog behaviour issues, which is why I aim to contact you within 4 hours of receiving your request for assistance.

Free Travel Within 25 Miles of Bolton: I travel up to 25 miles around Bolton at no extra cost. For distances beyond that, an additional travel fee will apply.

Tailored, Positive Approach: Each dog is unique, and I create customised training and behavioural plans to suit their individual needs, using only positive reinforcement techniques