Kent Canine Behaviour

Home of Adventures with Tilley

Qualified Professional Canine Behaviour Practitioner

Understanding the Emotions Behind Behaviour

1:1 behaviour support for dogs experiencing reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, touch sensitivity and other emotionally driven behaviours.

Behaviour is communication.

My focus is not simply on stopping what your dog is doing. It is on understanding why the behaviour is happening, the emotions driving it and what your dog may be trying to communicate.

By helping you understand your dog and helping your dog understand you, we can begin to speak the same language, build confidence and work towards meaningful change.

Behaviour Support That Looks Beyond the Behaviour

When a dog is struggling, training skills alone are not always enough.

Barking, lunging, growling, snapping, freezing, fixating, hiding, guarding, avoiding touch or becoming overwhelmed are all behaviours we can see.

But what is happening underneath?

Fear, frustration, anxiety, uncertainty, discomfort, excitement, conflict, past experiences and the environment around them can all influence how a dog behaves.

My work focuses on understanding the dog in front of me.

Together, we look at what is happening, what may be driving the behaviour and what your dog needs to feel safer, cope better and begin to respond differently.

This is not about perfect obedience.

It is about helping you understand your dog, recognise what they are communicating and know how and when to support them.

I Can Help With

Reactivity • Fear and anxiety • Aggression • Resource guarding • Touch and handling sensitivity • Overexcitement and frustration • Confidence and emotional regulation

Understanding Behaviour and Celebrating Every Win Together

Progress looks different for every dog.

Sometimes the smallest changes mean the most. A quicker recovery, choosing to look away, feeling safe enough to relax or a moment of trust can all be important steps forward.

No win is too small.

Home of Adventures with Tilley

Alongside 1:1 behaviour support, Kent Canine Behaviour is home to Adventures with Tilley.

Community Neutral Walks, Social Skills and Social Walks provide supportive group experiences for dogs and owners who want to build confidence, understanding and practical skills around others.

Everyone attending has been on their own journey with their dog, so you will be surrounded by people who get it.

No judgement. No need to apologise for your dog.

Meet the Team

Meet the humans and dogs behind Kent Canine Behaviour and Adventures with Tilley.

Discover the stories, experience and dogs who have shaped the way we understand behaviour, celebrate progress and support every dog as an individual.