Companion Animal Behaviour & Training

Amanda Cable, BA Hons. DipCABT

Amanda has an Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training awarded by the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE).  She also has an intermediate award certificate in canine behaviour.  As well as having gained a certificate in Intelligent Horsemanship with Kelly Marks and an Advanced Riding Diploma at the Stud Farm and Equestrian Centre, Lipicia. 

With experience of different dogs, cats and horses some of which have been rescued a flexible approach is taken, applying the appropriate kind positive training techniques to each individual case.

Experience of owning and training animals and being in touch with the latest information; for example; behaviour cognition and learning theories in different species have enabled her to more effectively help pets with behaviour problems and enhance the relationship between humans and pets. By Applying a structured logical approach which does not just focus on the symptoms but examines underlying causes of discontent for example; diet, exercise taken - the overall contentment level of the animal’s daily life can improve and also help reduce/extinguish undesirable behaviours.

 Please contact Amanda at amanda@vapresto.com with any enquires regarding canine or feline behaviour or training.

Training

We train in a relaxed and friendly environment with several acres at our disposal.  Our aim is for you and your dog to have fun using kind, motivational reward-based techniques.   We keep classes small but also offer one to one training sessions tailored to meet the level you wish to reach with your dog.  Our private outdoor training area is well away from a road, secure and fully fenced.  It ideally suits not only the more experienced agility dog but also dogs just starting their training where you can confidently practise recalls and basic control exercises.

Behaviour

Animals learn through reward and reinforcement.  This needs to be motivational to the animal concerned and sometimes communication and trust between human and animal breaks down creating problems. It is our aim to help resolve or manage your pet’s problems.  For some behaviour problems it will be necessary for a vet to examine your pet before a consultation is arranged.  Medical causes for your dog’s behaviour need to be eliminated first.  Attached is a veterinary behaviour form. Before a consultation is arranged you will be sent a questionnaire and on completion of this an appointment will be arranged.  An assessment of your dog’s behaviour will then be undertaken using the EMRA approach and a suitable behaviour modification programme will be initiated to resolve or manage your pet’s behaviour.