Pet Behaviour Sorted. Mat Ward BSc MVS CCAB

Mat gave a very thorough analysis of our dogs problem . This was useful to support interventions at many levels, biological, emotional, and behavioural aimed at improving his confidence with other dogs. Written report, vet contact included plus video follow up to make sure Im doing it right! Feeling more confident now that I can work to improve my dogs life.
Aug 18th, 2021

Mat helped us to understand the reasons for our dog's difficult behaviour and since taking his advice we have seen a huge improvement in her - we would thoroughly recommend Mat's services.
Apr 14th, 2020

We cannot thank Mat enough for his help with our dog. We didnt know where to start with some of the issues we were having. Hes not like the usual dog people - we have tried various trainers and behaviourists but Mat clearly understands why your dog/animal Is behaving a certain way and knows exactly what to do. Our puppy is very well behaved now and a pleasure! Dont hesitate! Thanks
Oct 18th, 2019

Mat is absolutely wonderful and helped improve my handling skills with my dog who is reactive towards certain uniformed people. It is a work in progress, but Mat helped provide us with the tools we needed to positively move forward and I am so impressed with the improvements my dog and I have made using his help. Thanks again Mat, we appreciate it so much!!
Jan 10th, 2019

If you are wondering whether to book Mat. Do it! We have a one year old dog who had absolutely no recall at all. I have always had dogs and never had a recall problem before. I kept telling myself he would grow out of it, but the reality was he was getting worse. He is very 'friendly' and would run over to absolutely every dog the length and breadth of the park to say hello. I had no control, once he decided he was going there was no calling him back. I had tried every treat going, I had lay down on the ground, hid behind trees, ran in the opposite direction, called nicely, called angrily (sorry), kept him on a training lead, watched EVERY video on youtube and tried I thought everything, but I was getting nowhere. I could not get within an arms length of him, he would come close but as soon as I bent down he ducked just out of my reach. I could only get him back on lead if I caught him off guard and managed to sneak up on him. He would run up to every dog whether they were on a lead or not and occasionally ones wearing yellow neck scarfs if I didn't manage to catch him on time. This was leading to so many mumbled apologies to understandably unhappy owners. I was feeling so stressed, I was avoiding the park and just walking him on lead around the streets. This was no fun at all for either of us. Enter Mat. He quickly assessed my recall was beyond saving and just hit the reset button. He showed me an absolutely bullet proof technique to get Bailey back to me. The rest of the family are speechless and I am literally holding my breath as I can't quite believe it. Mat came to the park with us and actually walked me through how to it. Bailey and I have walked in the park every single day for the past 3 weeks and he has recalled from absolutely everything, dogs, food, squirrels, the works. Not once since the walk with Mat have I not been able to recall him! I honestly can't believe it myself. He also showed me another technique for getting him back on the lead and I have never had to sneak up on him since. Bailey is a little dog and it was only a matter of time before he was going to get hurt. I cannot emphasise enough the relief of knowing I am in control. Mat has given us back our walks and I can't thank him enough. Cute Pic of Bailey attached :)
Mar 13th, 2020