Deb
Deb has completed a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and is a fully qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a full member of the APBC and ABTC. While her primary expertise lies with dogs, she also has experience supporting cats, rabbits, and other small domestic pets.
Deb is a certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behaviour Consultation, trained under separation anxiety expert, Julie Naismith supporting both you and your dog to overcome separation anxiety using ethical and evidenced based training methods.
Deb originally trained in Early Years Education, completing her Level 4 Childcare qualification. But while studying, she became completely hooked on the “why” behind behaviour — the little patterns, the big emotions, the light‑bulb moments. That curiosity didn’t stop with children; it quickly spilled over into the animal world. Once she started exploring behaviour in other species, she realised she’d found her true passio, and she hasn’t looked back since!
Qualifications, accreditation, practical & theoretical experience
- BSc Hons in Animal Behaviour
- Level 2 Qualified Hoopers Instructor with Canine Hoopers World
- Level 4 Early Years and Education
- PACT/ABTC – Animal Training Instructor Accredited
- APBC/ABTC – Clinical Animal Behaviourist Accredited
- IMDT – Animal Training Instructor Accredited
- Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behaviour Consultant (CSAP-BC)
- Certificate in Canine First Aid (2025)
- Training classes and 1:2:1 (Puppies, Adolescent and Adult Classes)
Alongside working for our team, Debs runs her own business: Generals Dogs Bodies, and provide behaviour support sessions with Companion Animal Wellness through Pet Remedy and the insurance company Waggel.
Recent articles
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What I do to keep my dogs happy and healthy
I’ve had seven dogs to date, six of whom were rescues, most with a tricky, traumatic past. Whilst Kanita may…
How to prevent dog-to-dog reactivity on walks
The vast majority of dogs in the UK live in single-dog households. Social opportunities, from whatever age a puppy or…
Being an active person is not a good enough reason to get a working line
Whilst at the climbing centre, a friend approached me and asked for advice on getting their first family dog. He…
Post-conflict protocol for your dog
What to do if your dog gets into a fight or is attacked Conflicts and or attacks do have the…
What you’re really paying for: Why professional dog behaviour support costs what it does
Every so often, a comment pops up in the dog world along the lines of: “Ooooof… you’re way too expensive!”…
A prolonged break from walks: beneficial or stressful?
About 10 years ago, I used to recommend most of my reactive dog cases take a 2–3 week break from…
