Dog Behaviour Problems UK 2026Find a Specialist Behaviourist
Dog Trainer vs Dog Behaviourist — What's the Difference?
| Dog Trainer | Dog Behaviourist | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Teaching new skills and commands | Resolving existing behaviour problems |
| Qualifications | APDT, IMDT, KCAI | ABTC, CCAB |
| When to use | Puppies, basic obedience, recall | Aggression, anxiety, phobias, reactivity |
| Price | £40–£80/hr | £80–£150/hr |
Common Problems and Solutions
Separation Anxiety
Signs: barking when left, destructive behaviour. Treatment: gradual desensitisation programme, typically 4–8 weeks with a behaviourist.
Reactivity on Lead
Lunging or barking at other dogs or people. Usually fear-based. Counter-conditioning with a qualified behaviourist — never punishment which makes it significantly worse.
Aggression
Any aggression should prompt a vet visit first (rule out pain) then an ABTC-registered behaviourist. This is the one area where self-help resources can be genuinely dangerous.
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