BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING REFERRALS
Gretta Ford CCAB, PG CAB
ASAB Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) | Full member of APBC, IAABC and APDT
ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB)
Post Graduate - Clinical Animal Behaviour (distinction)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
MA(Hons), GDipABM, ADipCBM
ASAB Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) | Full member of APBC, IAABC and APDT
ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB)
Post Graduate - Clinical Animal Behaviour (distinction)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
MA(Hons), GDipABM, ADipCBM
WHY REFER TO US?
We can help with a wide range of issues
We are happy to take referrals from Veterinary Surgeons and can support your clients with problems including aggressive behaviour/ 'reactivity' (to other dogs or people), separation anxiety, nuisance behaviours (such as excessive barking), toileting issues, nervousness/ anxiety/ phobias and conflict between dogs in the same home. Details of the behaviour services available on referral are shown here. Bespoke options are also available and, often, related issues can be combined into one package.
We are suitably qualified and accredited
Given that there is, sadly, no formal regulation within the field of animal training and behaviour, it can sometimes be difficult to know who you should refer your clients to for support with these issues. Guidance for vets (published in the Veterinary Times) about how to refer responsibly to suitable professionals can be found here.
Your clients may be able to claim on their insurance
Our work is often covered by insurance policies due to Gretta's accreditation as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) and Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC). Clients are advised to seek clarification/ pre-authorisation of this before going ahead on the assumption that their policy will reimburse them for money spent on behaviour support.
We work with in partnership with each client's vet
In line with good practice, we always consult with the client's Veterinary Surgeon and request a clinical history before our initial consultation in behaviour cases. Following a behaviour consultation, we provide referring vets with a copy of the summary report and are happy to keep you updated on progress/ issues.
We are happy to take referrals from Veterinary Surgeons and can support your clients with problems including aggressive behaviour/ 'reactivity' (to other dogs or people), separation anxiety, nuisance behaviours (such as excessive barking), toileting issues, nervousness/ anxiety/ phobias and conflict between dogs in the same home. Details of the behaviour services available on referral are shown here. Bespoke options are also available and, often, related issues can be combined into one package.
We are suitably qualified and accredited
Given that there is, sadly, no formal regulation within the field of animal training and behaviour, it can sometimes be difficult to know who you should refer your clients to for support with these issues. Guidance for vets (published in the Veterinary Times) about how to refer responsibly to suitable professionals can be found here.
Your clients may be able to claim on their insurance
Our work is often covered by insurance policies due to Gretta's accreditation as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) and Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC). Clients are advised to seek clarification/ pre-authorisation of this before going ahead on the assumption that their policy will reimburse them for money spent on behaviour support.
We work with in partnership with each client's vet
In line with good practice, we always consult with the client's Veterinary Surgeon and request a clinical history before our initial consultation in behaviour cases. Following a behaviour consultation, we provide referring vets with a copy of the summary report and are happy to keep you updated on progress/ issues.
HOW TO REFER
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon wishing to refer a case to A Different Dog, please email us (hello@adifferentdog.co.uk) with the following:
- completed behaviour referral form
- full clinical history for the dog
- the client's contact details if they have not already been in touch with us
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