Coxhill Behaviour Services

Coxhill Behaviour Services Behaviour Specialist avaliable for 1-2-1 appointments. BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour Science and Level 7 Clinical Animal Behaviour.

Positive Methods focusing on the whole picture-lifestyle, environment and nutrition.

Two very differnt activties currently on offer.
21/03/2026

Two very differnt activties currently on offer.

08/03/2026

✨ Relaunch Offer – Reactive Dog Support Package ✨

Reactive does not mean broken!

I’m excited to announce the relaunch of my services as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, specialising in helping dogs struggling with reactive behaviour.

To celebrate, I’m offering a limited Relaunch Package designed to help dogs feel calmer, more balanced, and ready to learn.

🐾 Reactive Dog Relaunch Package – £150
(Maximum 3 people per intake)

This package includes:

✔️ 1 x Rebalance Session (in your own home)
We start by helping to rebalance your dog’s brain and nervous system, creating the calm foundation needed before any retraining begins.

✔️ 1 x Reactive Group Class 4th April 2pm
A small, supportive class focused on building skills, confidence, and understanding your dog’s triggers.

✔️ 1 x Reactive Group Walk 19th April 2pm
Put your new skills into practice in a controlled real-world environment with professional guidance.

This small group format ensures individual support while working alongside other owners facing similar challenges.

📍 Limited to just 3 participants
💷 £150 for the full package

If your dog struggles with barking, lunging, or feeling overwhelmed around other dogs or people, this package is designed to help you both move forward with confidence.

📩 Message me to secure one of the 3 spaces or to find out more.

I have a handful of limited edition signed book copies avaliable £8.50.Herbie's range also includes I Need Space T shirt...
13/12/2025

I have a handful of limited edition signed book copies avaliable £8.50.

Herbie's range also includes I Need Space T shirts and Tote Bag. T Shirt £15 each and Bags £3.

Bundle and Multi deals avaliable.

26/11/2025

This has broken me.

I met a client with a reactive dog. They had previously been advised by another trainer to use a slip lead high up on the neck and to “give a good tug” whenever the dog reacted.

Yes, it looked like it worked at first — but in reality, it was simply masking the behaviour. The dog wasn’t learning or feeling safer; it was avoiding pain. These methods don’t fix reactivity. Over time, they often make it worse, because the dog begins to associate other dogs with discomfort, fear, or pain. And the real reason for the reactivity is never addressed.

Fast forward in time. I saw the dog for an Assessment/Rebalance session. Days later, the dog was put to sleep after escalating and turning on its owner.

This didn’t need to happen.
This should never have happened.
And I am heartbroken.

The industry is broken. This is why we need regulation.

Would you go to a hairdresser who only completed an online course, never touched a client’s hair, and had no supervised experience — yet was allowed to call themselves a professional? Of course not.

So why are we allowing people with no qualifications, no hands-on experience, and no up-to-date knowledge of humane, science-based training methods to work with our dogs?

Dogs — and their families — deserve better.
We must do better.
And this is exactly why I continue to advocate for change.

I still have some copies of my book ready and waiting for new homes. £8.50 each.Herbie's Story is a powerful and deeply ...
30/10/2025

I still have some copies of my book ready and waiting for new homes. £8.50 each.

Herbie's Story is a powerful and deeply moving journey of life with a reactive rescue dog. From being found abandoned in a bin to becoming a much-loved member of the family, Herbie's path is anything but simple.Told with honesty and heart, this book explores the struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of raising a dog who sees the world as a threat. From the dark days of almost giving up, through surgery and hydrotherapy, to training for ultra-walks and discovering unshakable trust, Herbie's journey is one of resilience, patience, and love.More than a story about a dog, this is about understanding, adapting, and building a bond that changes everything. Herbie may never be the "perfect dog," but he is proof that reactive doesn't mean broken - and that every small victory deserves to be celebrated.

28/10/2025

When did we stop putting dog welfare first?

Lately, I’ve felt so disheartened scrolling through social media. Post after post asking for “a good behaviourist,” and the same names pop up — people using slip leads, prong collars, “quick fixes” — yet somehow, they’re the ones being praised.

Meanwhile, those of us who’ve spent years studying, completing constant CPD, and investing thousands into our education are often overlooked. We work with the latest science, focusing on welfare and long-term change, not suppression.

It’s hard watching “balanced trainers” promise instant results after an online course or a few shadow sessions with the latest celebrity trainer. They often have the flashy TikToks, the big K9 logos, the confident voices — but where’s the compassion? Where’s the understanding of emotion, trauma, and genetics that drive behaviour?

I’ve even been told I have “no right” to teach about reactivity because my own dog is reactive. What that person doesn’t know is the journey my dog has been on. The patience, the progress, the setbacks, and the deep understanding of what it means to live with a dog who is scared. Pulling him on a slip lead when he reacts wouldn’t “fix” him — it would punish his fear.

Quick fixes might look good on social media, but they don’t last. Real behaviour change takes time, empathy, and trust. Aversive training can suppress behaviour, but it doesn’t heal emotion. Doing the slow, ethical work of actually addressing root causes is key. Every time a guardian is helped to understand that their dog’s “reactivity” is communication, it's changing how people see dogs — even if that change doesn’t go viral.

If you’re looking for help with your dog, please — look past the promises of instant transformation.
Ask about qualifications.
Ask about methods.
Ask whether they’re working for your dog, or just trying to make your dog compliant.

Science-based, welfare-first training might not be flashy, but it’s kind, ethical, and it lasts a lifetime.

To my fellow force-free professionals feeling worn down: I see you. Keep going. What you’re doing matters — even if it doesn’t trend.

15/10/2025

I am taking a step back from my business due to the loss of my dear dad.
My mum is going to need extra support and with already working full time, I need to prioritise my family.

The following changes will come into force from now:-

🐾 Behaviour work will only be taken on referals from either a vet or another trainer/behaviourist. Although other cases will be looked at on an individual bases.

🐾 Reactive Dog Sessions of any kind will still go ahead. This is my passion and I want to help as many of you as I can.

🐾 Any existing customers for any type of training can still be booked.

🐾 Muzzle Fittings will carry on and I will always advocate for muzzled dogs, as they are good dogs too!

There are some excellent trainers in our area and would recommend the following for any training needs-

Sam Humberstone - Dog Trainer
Nikki Groom at Kent Canine Academy
Jess Kemp at Hoof and Paws
Calmer Canine Behaviour Services
Amanda Coupland at Team Tilly
Heather Louise Mortley

There is also Molly Kate Fisher for training and behaviour and Jessie Sams is another Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

So if you see the page less active, I am still here, I am still taking on limited work but I do need to focus on my family so if I do not reply or open your message straight away that's why.

25/09/2025

For those of you who have a Reactive Dog- You are not alone.

This isn’t a training manual.
This isn’t a fairy tale.
It’s the raw, heartwarming, and often challenging story of life with Herbie — a reactive rescue dog who changed everything.

From the darkest days to the proudest milestones, The Story of My Love Bug is a journey of growth — his, mine, and maybe yours too.

🐾 For anyone who’s ever loved a rescue.
🐾 For anyone who knows “reactive doesn’t mean broken.”
🐾 For anyone who believes in second chances.

💜 Light-hearted, honest, and deeply moving.

👉 Available now £8.50 comment or PM!

15/09/2025

✨ Exciting news! The very first copies of my book arrive tomorrow! 🎉

🐾If you’d like to be one of the first to own a copy, drop me a message or leave a comment below.🐾

For those of you who have a Reactive Dog- You are not alone.This isn’t a training manual.This isn’t a fairy tale.It’s th...
10/09/2025

For those of you who have a Reactive Dog- You are not alone.

This isn’t a training manual.
This isn’t a fairy tale.
It’s the raw, heartwarming, and often challenging story of life with Herbie — a reactive rescue dog who changed everything.

From the darkest days to the proudest milestones, The Story of My Love Bug is a journey of growth — his, mine, and maybe yours too.

🐾 For anyone who’s ever loved a rescue.
🐾 For anyone who knows “reactive doesn’t mean broken.”
🐾 For anyone who believes in second chances.

💜 Light-hearted, honest, and deeply moving.

👉 Available now £8.50 comment or PM! Don’t just read a story — feel it.

My Offical Advert for my book!They are avalibale to buy directly from myself. I can post at buyer's cost.If you have a s...
09/09/2025

My Offical Advert for my book!

They are avalibale to buy directly from myself. I can post at buyer's cost.

If you have a shop or animal business and would like a couple to stock that would be great!

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