Fear
Sadly, for both him and the couple who love him dearly, too many things in daily life scare him. They would like to be able to include him in all they do without scaring him.
Why Me?
CARE
Waiting times for dog behaviour help can often be much too long. I manage the number of active clients at any one time to ensure I am able to see new cases very promptly. I manage my time to give sufficient ongoing help to everyone on my list.
CHOICE
I offer different levels of friendly help including home consultations with ongoing support or distance help using video. I can offer simple single session with video recording or six weeks of help. I run a dedicated Facebook Group to help with your dogs’ behaviour issues
Many dog behaviour issues can be solved online
‘A Dog Behaviourist Near Me’? I am in your sitting room, wherever you live, on Zoom.
I get asked all the time, how can I work with you and your dog without even going to your house? In some cases it’s even better. In most cases it’s the best place to start. We can focus on the real issues without distractions. Help can be more immediate. I may be able to see things more clearly being that one step removed.
In reality, we’re focused on changing the emotions driving your dog’s behaviour, not just traditional training. I’m coaching and guiding the owners.
Online dog training. Professional dog behavior help.
Over One Thousand Case Stories
Fear
Poor Floyd. Also – poor couple he lives with. They feel trapped at home with him and can’t go out without worrying about him.
Floyd suckles a toy
They can’t take him with them with them and they can’t leave him at home
Fear
Some dogs are such sensitive receptors to our own feelings. Stunning Saluki/Greyhound Bandit is a case in point. Confident rock Sometimes we need to ask ourselves just what it is our dog needs in us.
dog to dog
Ember is six months old. The now adolescent Ember lives with a couple, their two children and the beautiful and easy-going Siberian Husky, Runa. The two dogs play together and they sleep together. Guarding behaviour
Fear
When the gentleman in particular comes down in the morning, Lennon’s ears go back, he trembles and creeps forward. When the man goes to stroke him, he grumbles and bares his teeth.
Behaviour and Training
Bonnie, a six-year-old Labrador, had developed a strong reluctance to get into the lady’s car. While she would happily jump into the cars belonging to the man or daughter in the household, she outright refused to get into the lady’s car.
Who is Theo Stewart - Dog Behaviourist?
Over the past twenty years I have been to thousand of dogs and hundreds of different houses. I have met so many wonderful people, people who love their dogs and want to do the best for them.
More recently, I have included online consultations. They have proved so successful that with all my in-person visits, I start off with an online session.
My love for dogs started many years ago with a Rottweiler called Merlin and Magic, a German Shepherd. Back then, it was all about harsh dog training and ‘correcting’ the dog in order to force it to ‘obey’. Commands were sergeant major-style orders.
How different things are today. With all my subsequent learning and experience, I have proved beyond possible doubt that kind, positive, and force-free methods not only work best, but they ensure we feel comfortable on our relationship with our dog.
I am down to two dogs now. An elderly blind and deaf Labrador and a recently adopted ex-racing Greyhound. I can’t imagine a life without dogs.
ISCP: Graduate International School of Dog Psychology and Behaviour
CCB: Certified Canine Behaviourist INTODogs
ICAN
IMDT: Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
VSPDT: Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer
Dog Behaviour and Training Charter 2024
My Dog Behaviour CV
- As an older person. Experience & Empathy from a whole kaleidoscope of life’s ups and downs.
- As a School Teacher. Motivation, Encouragement – and boundaries.
- As a musician. Repetitive practice until I have something note perfect. Persistence and patience.
- As a mother of five children. Insight into ‘parenting’ puppies and dogs.
- As a businesswoman. I have set up and run three businesses. ‘Theo Stewart – Dog Behaviourist’ is a business involving marketing, insurance, accounts, tax, equipment, transport, internet costs, web site and much more.
- As the holder of meetings. A skill carried over into family dog consultations, in person, or online.
- As owner of an introduction agency (before the days of internet dating). Interviewing people whilst putting them at ease; finding out all about them as I now with dogs.
- As a dog owner. Multiple dogs over 55 years.
- As a founder member of INTODogs and member of UK Behaviour and Training Charter, IMDT, VSPDT, graduate of ISCP (International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour), PPG, Dog Welfare Alliance. Using positive methods backed by Science. Accountable.
- As a ‘crossover’. I followed outdated dominance methods before educating myself.
Why choose Me?
Certified Expertise: A qualified professional with extensive experience.
Positive Reinforcement: I use kind, science-based methods for effective results.
Affordable dog behaviourist: Trustworthy quality without breaking the bank.
Convenient Online Services: Access dog behaviourist help online from anywhere.
Specialised Support: I work with all issues including resource guarding, hyper-activity, separation anxiety, fears and phobias, provide puppy training.
Testimonials: Read my dog behaviourist reviews to see how I’ve helped countless dog owners improve their dogs’ quality of life.