Understanding the emotions that drive behaviour
Hi. I’m Caroline…
I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with pets and their owners for my entire career.
Through over 25 years of experience working as a vet in practice, I have seen the importance of pets as members of the family but that their behavioural struggles can put enormous stress on this family which may ultimately lead to pets being rehomed or even euthanasia being considered.
To improve my skills in helping with animals’ behavioural issues, I spent 3 years studying for a Master’s Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour with the University of Edinburgh. With my veterinary knowledge, this enables me to recognise the close interplay between an animal’s physical health, emotional health and their ability to learn.
As well as being a vet, I am a Veterinary Behaviourist and Clinical Animal Behaviourist registered with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) and a full member with the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors).
I strive to constantly improve my knowledge by completing regular Continued Professional Development (CPD) together with working towards becoming a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)
Nothing can ever beat first-hand experience. Having a hectic family life with five busy human animals living with a young arthritic sprocker spaniel prone to emotional overload due to pain and a cat whose individual emotional needs are no less important, not only allows me to empathise with the behavioural challenges your pets may face, but has shown me that positive reward-based training methods and offering appropriate enrichment (for the kids too!) creates a happy and harmonious household.