Referring a client? I'd love to work together.

As a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist registered with the ABTC and APBC, I accept vet referrals for complex behaviour cases. All behavioural work is undertaken following veterinary referral, in line with APBC and FABC guidance.

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What We Offer

We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. If you are able to refer a client to me I will call them to discuss their specific needs.

  • General behaviour guidance for veterinary teams: supporting dogs that struggle at the clinic, on walks, around people, around other dogs, and those with situation-specific anxiety

    Purpose

    • Provide practical, evidence-based strategies veterinary teams can use to reduce fear and improve cooperation in dogs presenting with handling or situational anxiety.

    • Foster safety, humane care, and better clinical outcomes by minimizing stress for patients, owners, and staff.

    Principles

    • Assess fear on arrival: look for body language (pacing, lip-licking, whale eye, trembling, tucked tail, yawning, panting, avoidance, freeze) and physiological signs. Treat any signs of pain or distress as contributing factors.

    • Prioritise low-stress handling and environment: keep movements slow and predictable, minimise restraint, and use counterconditioning and desensitisation rather than punishment.

    • Individualise the approach: tailor handling, positioning, and workflow to each dog’s history, triggers, and coping style.

    • Communicate with owners: gather information about triggers, calming strategies that work at home, and prior behaviour modification

  • I specialise in helping dogs who struggle when left home alone. I offer an online programme designed to help dogs and their owners remotely, working with pets and owners anywhere in the world.

  • I’m passionate about setting puppies up for a successful life through thoughtful socialisation, consistent basic training, and careful management of fear periods. I also prioritise educating owners on positive, clear training methods so their dogs learn confidently and feel secure.

My qualifications

  • MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Distinction)

  • Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) — ASAB

  • ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor

  • Full Member — Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)

  • Full Member - Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT membership number 1146)

I'm one of a relatively small number of CCAB-qualified behaviourists in the area, which means I meet the highest professional standards in an unregulated industry.

How to refer

You can refer via the online form on my website, or download and email the referral form to kim@kimberleygrundy.co.uk. I am also happy to have a quick call to discuss a case before you refer.

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Let’s Work Together

I can also offer bespoke training for you and your owners. I currently run fear of the vets courses, socialisation classes and offer one off talks on a variety of topics.

If you would be interested in talking more about how we can work together to help your owners please get in touch.