Welcome to Veterinary Behaviour Support

The fact you have found yourself here, reading this, means it is very likely that you feel in need of help. Are you struggling to cope with your dog’s behaviour? Maybe you simply cannot understand why it is happening, or how you can help them?

​If you are looking for help from a well-qualified, experienced and supportive team, you are in the right place. We are here to help your human and animal family live together happily and safely, to ensure your pet can live their best life and finally help you understand why they behave the way they do. It won’t be a quick fix, there will likely be ups and downs along the way, but you can be reassured that you will be supported throughout.

We aim to help you make informed decisions about what is right for you and your pet. We want to help you regain your confidence, enjoy spending time with your pet again and build a strong and meaningful bond with them, and to give you the tools to be able to continue your journey independently when you are ready. To do that we need to understand your beliefs, family dynamics and environment just as much as we need to learn about your pet. The advice you receive will be truly unique and personalised.

Sophie is a veterinary behaviourist and founder of Veterinary Behaviour Support. She is lucky to have developed a huge breadth of experience working with people and animals from many different walks of life and cultural backgrounds during her time in veterinary practice and the charity sector. Regardless of your views or previous choices you will be treated with respect and compassion, as will your pet.

Leigh-Ann is an ABTC registered Animal Behaviour Technician and experienced trainer. She started her training career working with zoo animals, before taking on a behaviour and training role at a large dog charity where she met Sophie.

Having worked together for several years they share the same ethos and goals. They firmly believe in force free, consent-based methods, utilising positive reinforcement. Each animal will be respected as an individual and have their welfare carefully addressed; ensuring their physiological, emotional and behavioural needs are met throughout the behaviour modification process.