For information on how we may be able to help
contact Ben McKechnie CFBA MTGoDT
Canine Behaviour Consultant on
0770 8712 219 or [email protected]
BOTH BEN MCKECHNIE AND DEAN HART ARE NOT BACK IN THE UK UNTIL
March 2023
THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING AWAY, ON SABBATICAL LEAVE IN THAILAND AND SICILY RESPECTIVELY
CBT Referrals
Pet Behaviour Veterinary Referral Clinic
Full Members
Members of the
Equality Register
Master Trainer with
The Guild of Dog Trainers
Browse through our services - then please contact us to discuss your needs and to see how we may be able to help.
CBT Fees from 1st March 2021
CBT Fees from 1st March 2021
Please call us to discuss your needs, we will be able to guide you on the most appropriate behaviourist and support for you and your pet. No obligation.
We are dedicated to providing professional, caring services.
Please call us to discuss your needs, we will be able to guide you on the most appropriate behaviourist and support for you and your pet. No obligation.
We are dedicated to providing professional, caring services.
Pet Insurance
If you have pet insurance then we advise you to check your policy to see if behaviour work is covered before booking an appointment and if so, you may be able to claim back most fees and some associated costs. Please call and ask for expert advice from Ben Mckechnie.
Please note that should your pet insurance company decide not to cover your invoice from CBT Referrals you will be solely responsible for making the payment.
Effective Behaviour Rehabilitation
Behaviour consultations are only delivered as a package to ensure we are able to support clients over several weeks and months. Given the complexities of most established behaviour problems we do not promote a 'quick fix' as often portrayed by inappropriate media. Setting realistic objectives and timescales is an essential part of a professional and supportive service and leads to effective behaviour rehabilitation.
'A vital component of pet behaviour counselling is the bond of trust between client and behaviourist. In our experience, we know that simply talking about your pet's problems and sharing negative emotions with somebody you trust can help relieve emotional and physical distress'
Dean Hart, MSc FMCFBA Senior Practitioner
This is important........
This is important........
"We know that some insurance companies like to 'dangle a bone' and persuade you to join them, but please check exactly what you are covered for. Not every policy is the same, some policies cover behavioral consultations and some don't. Most DO NOT COVER previous conditions. If you have mentioned your pet's behaviour to your vet and this is noted on your veterinary record, then this is an important date insurance companies will consider. Also, beware, that taking out a new policy after this veterinary note and not mentioning this when you sign up for insurance cover can also void your claim. "
Ben McKechnie MCFBA
Full Behavioural Package
£680
Full Behavioural Package
£680
* Assistance with the Veterinary referral process.
* Initial paperwork and communication with associated parties and insurance companies.
* An initial consultation with a professional and caring canine behaviour consultant, usually between 1 to 2 hours.
* Full, detailed and holistic written report and treatment plan as appropriate (that includes individual research and feedback on any possible medical, skin or other health related problem linked with your dog's behaviour).
* Information, guidance and training on suitable training equipment as appropriate.
* Additional handouts where appropriate and guidance on suggested further reading, throughout your rehabilitation.
* Full professional insurance cover.
* Two personal, one hour, 1-2-1 rehabilitation sessions with a canine behaviourist or rehabilitation training specialist.
* Two thirty-minute telephone support calls during your rehabilitation plan.
* Email support as appropriate.
Standard Behavioural Package
£395
Standard Behavioural Package
£395
* Assistance with the Veterinary referral process.
* Consultation with a professional and caring canine behaviour consultant, usually between 1 to 2 hours..
* Full written report and outline treatment plan as appropriate.
* Information and guidance on suitable training equipment as appropriate.
* Full professional insurance cover.
* Email support as appropriate.
Temperament Testing
£275
Temperament Testing
£275
We are able to provide a full and comprehensive temperament testing service to support owners, animal welfare centres and child foster services. We can advise on suitability for adoption or advanced training and can assess the dog's behaviour towards animals, children and adults while identify influences on the dog's behaviour and specific behavioural traits. We may be able to offer a discounted fee for animal welfare centres, please call us to discuss your needs. It is possible that this service provided as part of a behavioural consultation service may be covered by the owner's pet insurance.
Training Advisory Sessions
£75. Packages Available
(non behavioural)
Training Advisory Sessions
£75. Packages Available
(non behavioural)
These TAS sessions consist of brief history taking, assessment of suitability for a specific training plan, an hour to an hour and a half consultation with practical assistance. There is no written report or follow up sessions included within the TAS fees.
We are happy to provide training advisory sessions without a full behavioural consultation for less complex cases. This service is not suitable or available for complex behaviour problems, such as fear or phobias, any aggressive related problems or cases involving court orders or other legal or civil involvement. Training advisory sessions may be carried out by a fully experienced dog trainer or a behaviourist. If when meeting the client and their pet, the behavioural problem is found to be more complex then it may not be possible to offer this service. Please chat to us about all of your pet's problems before booking a TAS.
Cat Behavioural Consultations
£395
Cat Behavioural Consultations
£395
* Assistance with the Veterinary referral process as needed..
* Initial paperwork and communication with associated parties and insurance companies.
* An initial consultation with a professional and caring behaviour consultant, usually between 1 to 2 hours.
* Full, detailed and holistic written report and treatment plan as appropriate (that includes individual research and feedback on any possible medical, skin or other health related problem linked with your cat's behaviour).
* Information, guidance and training on suitable equipment as appropriate.
* Additional handouts where appropriate and guidance on suggested further reading, throughput your rehabilitation.
* Full professional insurance cover.
* Email support as appropriate.
Additional Rehabilitation Sessions for
Full Behavioural Package
£80 an hour.
Additional Rehabilitation Sessions for
Full Behavioural Package
£80 an hour.
Where behavioural problems are very complex or have been happening for a number of years then additional sessions may be required.
For clients that have have been working with a CBT behaviourist additional sessions are available.
Sessions usually last around an hour can include additional notes or hand outs with suggestions and raining on appropriate additional equipment that may benefit the rehabilitation process.
Additional Rehabilitation Sessions for
Standard Behavioural Package
£90 an hour.
Additional Rehabilitation Sessions for
Standard Behavioural Package
£90 an hour.
For clients that have initially opted for the Standard Behavioural Package they are able to book additional practical rehabilitation sessions based on their individual needs following the behaviourists report. Sessions typically last around an hour and often include valuable training to help owners cope with their pet's behavioural problems. These sessions are particularly valuable for those new to rehabilitation training.
Specialist Behavioural
Dog Grooming
£105 an hour. Fees cover the behaviourist and a specialist dog groomer.
Specialist Behavioural
Dog Grooming
£105 an hour. Fees cover the behaviourist and a specialist dog groomer.
As behavioural sessions, this grooming process can often be claimed through pet insurance policies - always worth checking first.
Many dogs have unfortunately experienced negative handling during the grooming process so develop reactive behaviours, often designed to protect themselves through aggression or learned helplessness (shutting down). Some dogs have never been able to cope with grooming from the beginning, perhaps a rescue or nervous dog. CBT Referrals works closely with a specialist dog groomer to provide a caring and supportive behavioural service during the dog grooming process. This includes a one hour behavioural consultation, initial handouts, practical grooming input with suggestions on appropriate equipment to use at home.
Train - the - Trainer
& Master Classes
£90 an hour
Train - the - Trainer
& Master Classes
£90 an hour
CBT Referrals can provide 1-2-1 or small group advanced training sessions to support dog trainers. We can provide individual assessments and practical advice to improve individual skills at all levels. These sessions are tailor made to the requirements of the individual and are often designed through consultation to meet specific needs. They are non competitive and provide opportunity for continuing professional development (CPD).
Expert Witness Service with Dean Hart MSc FMCFBA
£185 an hour plus expenses.
Expert Witness Service with Dean Hart MSc FMCFBA
£185 an hour plus expenses.
As part of our expert advisory and witness services we are able to offer a full report on the basis of the evidence as we understand it. We can provide independent assistance to the court and other parties by way of objective unbiased opinion in relation to matters within our expertise.
Seminars and Events
£350 per day (off the shelf).
Seminars and Events
£350 per day (off the shelf).
Whether you are a dog club, charity or other organisation we can provide off the shelf lively, fun, informative and professional training or seminars. Dean Hart MSc MCFBA is a professional speaker and can also provide bespoke training to meet the needs of any organisation for a small additional fee. Dean has delivered professional talks on animal welfare during grooming (as above at the Kennel Club buildings), animal learn, behaviour problems, hormones and behaviour, diet and behaviour, canine aggression, cat handling and grooming - in fact anything dog or cat related!
Animal Welfare Centres
We are happy to offer a discount for recognised animal welfare centres or their adoption homes either 'pre or post' adoption. Please call us to discuss how we may be able to support you.
Methods of Payment
We prefer payments by BACS but are able to accept all cards. Sorry but we no longer accept payment by cheque.
Travel Costs
There is a mileage fee chargeable for all home or location site visits when outside of our immediate coverage area, this covers vehicle costs and our time as is currently 80p per mile. Please feel free call to discuss our fees or for a quote. We happy to discuss your requirements so that we can suggest the most appropriate service to help support your individual needs. Our mileage fee covers our time traveling, fuel and wear and tear on our vehicles. We make use of the AA Mileage Calculator for client fees, please see their link here https://www.theaa.com/driving/mileage-calculator.jsp