Behavioural history review
Before we meet, we review your dog’s background, the concerns you’ve noticed and how these affect everyday life.
Dog behaviour support · Sunshine Coast & Australia-wide
Dog behaviour support, without judgement
Support for aggression, reactivity, anxiety, separation distress and resource guarding—with time to understand your dog’s history and the situations you’re finding difficult.
In-home behaviour assessment package — $299
Behavioural history review, an assessment in your dog’s everyday environment, and a written report with practical management recommendations and next steps.
For Sunshine Coast homes within 30 minutes’ travel of Landsborough. Travel supplements apply beyond this area. A separate $199 telephone assessment is available Australia-wide.
You don’t need to know the right terminology. Tell us what you’re noticing; we’ll work through your concerns without blame.
Your in-home assessment package
Before, during and after your home visit
In-home behaviour assessment
We explore the situations you’re concerned about in your dog’s usual environment, discuss what may be contributing and consider practical ways to manage them.
Written report and next steps
After the assessment, you receive a written report with practical management recommendations and next steps, including further support where appropriate.
The home appointment lasts a maximum of 60 minutes. Your package also includes the history review beforehand and report preparation afterwards; these are separate from the appointment time.
We may recommend veterinary input where appropriate. Any additional Padfoot services are optional and charged separately.
Know who is supporting you
James Davis is Padfoot’s founder and an animal behaviourist with postgraduate qualifications in animal science and behaviour. Our focus is understanding your dog’s behaviour and helping you take practical next steps.
Behaviour support does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Read James’s profile and meet the team, or read about how we work collaboratively with your vet.
Behaviour concerns or everyday training?
If aggression, reactivity, anxiety, separation distress or resource guarding is affecting life with your dog, start with an individual behaviour assessment.
For everyday skills such as recall, loose-lead walking and polite greetings, group classes may be a better starting point when your dog is comfortable learning around others.
If there has been a bite or a significant safety concern, arrange an assessment before booking group classes or Walk & Train.
Assessment options
Choose how we meet
For local clients, an in-home assessment lets us explore behaviour in the setting where it happens. Telephone assessments offer a separate option for clients across Australia.
Sunshine Coast · In your home
In-home behaviour assessment package
$299
Includes your behavioural history review, home assessment and written report with practical recommendations.
Home appointment: maximum 60 minutes. Review and report preparation are included separately.
Book in-home assessment packageBooking opens in a new tab. Return here when you’re finished.Afterpay available for eligible bookings.Travel, where applicable, is additional to your appointment time. Travel up to 30 minutes from Landsborough is included. Over 30–45 minutes adds $50; over 45–75 minutes adds $100. Choose your travel band in Square.
Australia-wide · telephone
Telephone behaviour assessment
$199
Discuss your dog’s history and the situations you’re concerned about from home.
Includes a behavioural history review before your call, a telephone assessment and a written behaviour management plan.
Telephone appointment: maximum 60 minutes. Follow-up consultations are available separately.
Book telephone assessmentBooking opens in a new tab. Return here when you’re finished.Afterpay available for eligible bookings.A telephone assessment does not provide direct observation in your home. If your situation needs an in-person assessment or veterinary input, we’ll discuss this with you.
Already completed a formal assessment with Padfoot? Existing-case follow-up guidance · 30-minute telephone follow-up $49.
Before your appointment
Know what to expect.
How do I prepare for my assessment?
Complete the pre-appointment questionnaire to provide your dog’s behavioural history, describe your concerns and explain what everyday life looks like. We review this before your appointment.
For an in-home appointment, please also let us know about any bite history or arrangements needed for a safe visit.
Can I start with the lower-priced follow-up?
The $49 follow-up is for existing cases after a completed formal behaviour assessment. A new concern starts with an initial assessment.
Should an aggressive dog come to group classes?
Start with an individual behaviour assessment before booking group classes or Walk & Train if there has been a bite or a significant safety concern. See assessment options.
I’m unsure which appointment format to choose.
Read the in-person and telephone descriptions above. If you still need help deciding, send us a WhatsApp with your location and a brief description of what you’re noticing.
Is WhatsApp an emergency service?
No. Replies may not be immediate. For an immediate medical or safety emergency, seek appropriate urgent local assistance.
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Useful reading
Understand a little more.
Did my dog just bite me? Understanding the intent behind your dog's behaviour
Understand why a dog bite needs careful assessment, what context matters and when to seek individual behaviour support.
Read articleDoes my dog suffer from fear-based reactivity and aggression?
Explore fear-based reactivity and aggression, signs to notice and why an individual behaviour assessment may help you understand your dog.
Read articleHow can I stop my dog's nuisance barking?
Explore common reasons for barking and how understanding the cause can guide training, management and individual behaviour support.
Read articleTake the next step with support
Explore the in-home assessment package or the Australia-wide telephone option.