Refer behaviour cases with confidence

to an experienced, accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Direct referrals

You are welcome to refer clients directly (with their permission) and I’ll contact them within 5 days to discuss how I can help.

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Why refer to me

I’m Morag K Heirs, PhD, a highly experienced and accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trainer. I help people build trusting relationships with their dogs, even when things feel hopeless, using fast and effective methods.

In an unregulated profession I’m proud to be a full member of the APBC and an accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist. I have been in practice for over 15 years, and have helped hundreds of owners and their dogs.

I offer an affordable service focused on practical support and regular check-ins, and specialise in complex cases where previous interventions have been ineffective. Most insurance companies cover my fees.

In line with best practice guidelines, I only work on veterinary referral and take an integrated approach to behavioural problems. I provide a brief clinical summary and copy of the client report following the first session, plus an end-of-support update.

Accreditations and qualifications

Accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist (ABTC-CAB) and Animal Training Instructor (ABTC-ATI) in practice for 15 years

Full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)

Full member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT)

MA (Hons) (SocSci) Psychology (University of Glasgow), MSc Research Methods (University of Strathclyde), PhD Health Sciences (University of York)

Postgraduate education in Ethology (University of Newcastle), Anthrozoology, Clinical Animal Behaviour, International Cat and Dog Welfare (University of Edinburgh)

Provider of specialist education and articles on Scentwork for behaviour problems, deaf and visually impaired dog support, Herding and Hunt Point Retrieve (HPR) dogs.

Associate Lecturer in Psychology (The Open University)

Visiting lecturer in Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Animal Behaviour MSc research supervisor (University of Edinburgh)

Contact Morag

contact@changingcaninebehaviour.co.uk

07786 864 700

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Trusted by vets across Yorkshire

I have referred cases to Morag for over ten years including patients suffering from noise phobias, separation anxiety, resource guarding issues and other complaints.
Morag has applied a thorough, professional and evidence based approach to these referrals working closely with pet owners to achieve a good outcome. Her communication with the practice and referring vet has always been excellent and very detailed.

IanMA VetMB Cert SAS MRCVS

Dear Morag, thank you so much for giving up your valuable time to come and educate us! Tom and Sally were SO impressed – they said your talk was the best Lunch & Learn we have ever had, and in Tom’s words – ” she can come back every week !!!

HelenBVSc MRCVS

We have been very satisfied with the way Morag has handled the cases and the feedback from clients has been excellent. We particularly like receiving the very professionally written and detailed letters/reports on these cases as it enables us to discuss progress with the clients.
This compares very favourably with other behaviourists we have used in the past who provide only a sketchy outline of a report.

We have found Morag to be very professional, helpful and precise in her feedback to us, very friendly, communicative, and easy to talk to.

Pamela BVSc CertVR FRCVS