over 5,000 dogs HELPED since 2018. Let us help you TOO!

 

Padfoot’s Principal Animal Behaviourist, James Davis, is a tertiary-qualified animal scientist specialising in canine behaviour. He holds postgraduate qualifications from The University of Queensland (UQ) and is currently completing a higher degree by research at The University of New England (UNE) into the behaviour and performance of working stock dog teams.

He has helped thousands of companion and working dogs over the last 20 years, and ensures that the solutions he recommends are pragmatic, practical, effective and appropriate to your individual circumstances - as well as cost-effective!

We can help with all canine behavioural problems including:

  • Reactive behaviour towards other dogs

  • Aggressive behaviour towards people

  • Conflict between household dogs

  • Separation-related behaviours

  • Destructive behaviours

  • Resource guarding

  • Fears and phobias

  • Cognitive decline

  • Barking, howling, chewing, biting, nipping, mouthing, pulling, mounting, jumping, digging etc.

James applies the science of behaviour and learning and the art of dogsmanship to help you understand the root causes behind your dog’s behaviour and to help you resolve them.

Please book an appointment using our online booking system below.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE

Please use the buttons below to schedule an appointment.

There are options available for weekday, weekend and remote (telephone / online) appointments.

  • Please book a CANINE BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATION for serious concerns such as aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, obsessive and stereotypic behaviours.

  • Please book a PRIVATE APPOINTMENT for lesser concerns such as chewing, nipping, jumping, digging etc.

  • If your puppy is under 6 months of age, we’d recommend our BEST START PUPPY PACK which includes everything you need to give your puppy the best start in life.

If you’re still unsure what type of appointment you need, please call us on 0490 118 881 and one of our friendly team will help.

Don’t forget to provide your vet’s details when booking so we can get access to your dog’s medical records before your appointment. Medical issues contribute to a large proportion of behaviour issues!