Three one-to-one sessions in your own home, helping you get puppy life off to the best possible start. We'll cover the skills your puppy and family actually need, from biting and toilet training to recall, lead walking and settling.
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For more complex behaviour including reactivity, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding and separation-related problems. I look at the whole dog to understand what's driving their behaviour, then create a practical plan for moving forward.
One-to-one training for everyday life, from recall and loose lead walking to jumping up, settling and focus. Sessions take place at home or on a walk and are tailored to your dog and family.
I'm Lizzie Sibley, a qualified Canine Behaviourist and dog trainer based in Lower Shiplake, near Henley-on-Thames.
I help families understand their dogs, solve behaviour problems and build the skills they need for everyday life. My approach is practical, reward-based and tailored to the individual dog, because there's rarely a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to behaviour.
Whether you've just brought home a puppy, need help with training, or are dealing with a more complex behaviour problem, we'll work out what's going on and what to do next.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Commonly Asked Questions
What does a canine behaviourist do?
What does a canine behaviourist do?
A canine behaviourist assesses and modifies unwanted behaviours in dogs, such as reactivity, anxiety, excessive barking, or aggression. I use science-based, force-free methods to help dogs and their owners build confidence and communication.
What is the difference between a dog trainer and a behaviourist?
What is the difference between a dog trainer and a behaviourist?
A dog trainer focuses on obedience and teaching commands, while a canine behaviourist works on underlying emotional and behavioural issues. If your dog is reactive, anxious, or has a complex behavioural problem, a behaviourist is the better choice.
How long does behaviour modification take?
How long does behaviour modification take?
Every dog is different. Some minor issues improve in a few weeks, while more complex behaviours (such as anxiety or reactivity) take months of consistent work.
I provide tailored plans to support long-term progress but if you'd like more information on what a timeline might look like for your dog, please do reach out to me directly.
What methods do you use?
What methods do you use?
I use force-free, reward-based training methods that are grounded in current behavioural science.
This means I don’t use punishment, fear or intimidation. Instead, we focus on understanding why your dog is behaving the way they are and teaching them alternative, more appropriate responses.
Depending on your dog and your situation, this may include a combination of environmental changes, management strategies, gradual exposure (desensitisation), and building positive associations (counter-conditioning).
Every plan is tailored to your dog and your family, with practical steps you can realistically apply day to day.
Which dog breeds do you work with?
Which dog breeds do you work with?
I work with all breeds, crossbreeds and ages.
Behaviour isn’t about breed alone, it’s shaped by a dog’s individual temperament, early experiences and environment.
I have particular experience supporting family dogs with anxiety, reactivity and more complex behaviour challenges, regardless of breed.
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