Dynamic Dog consultancy

Looking beyond training to support happier, more comfortable dogs.

Hi, I’m Victoria 👋

I'm a qualified Dynamic Dog practitioner, helping dog owners, trainers and behaviour professionals explore whether physical discomfort could be contributing to behaviour.

About Me

What is a Dynamic Dog assessment?

And what makes it so awesome?

Dynamic Dog is a hands-off, functional assessment that is designed to be used alongside the behavioural assessment of a trainer/behaviourist.

This means that I take in all aspects of a dog’s day to day life, including their physical health, which can be a major contributing factor to a dog’s problematic behaviour.

By following the Dynamic Dog protocol the functional analysis ascertains a dog’s comfort levels, to ask whether physical discomfort is adding to, or causing behavioural issues.

Trainers are often able to tell there is something ‘not quite right’ with the dogs they work with, but it can be hard to pinpoint or action without knowing where to start.

I’ve seen the benefits of Dynamic Dog assessments. Owners can feel confident when entering a vet exam room, knowing they have a report written in vet-speak with evidence to signpost any problem areas I have identified.

How does it help?

My assessments are hands off, meaning this is perfect for dogs with strong feelings about strangers, new places, or physical handling. The evidence gathered is also ideal for dogs that cannot attend in-person vet visits.

Thinking about physio or hydrotherapy?

A Dynamic Dog assessment may identify signs of pain, helping your dog get the best support before beginning treatment.

Behavioural signs that might indicate pain

Hyperactivity
Poor sleep/restless
Resource guarding
Fear of noises

Handling issues
Struggles with being groomed
Pulling on lead
Growling/snapping

Dislikes the car
Eating non-food items
“Stubbornness” on walks
Fear or aggression towards dogs & people

Don’t just take my word for it look in my ‘research links’ tab or read here

What I offer

Full Dynamic Dog Assessment

£250.00

‘Hands off’ assessment for your dog
Detailed ‘deep dive’ into your dog’s history and behaviour
Comprehensive report written in ‘vet speak’
Annotated photos and videos, highlighting specific findings
Private WhatsApp and online support and collaboration throughout
Vet visit preparation and guidance
Ongoing collaboration with your vet team for 4 weeks
Future support if required

Payment plans available

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“Victoria was the first person to really see that Luna’s behaviour was coming from pain. After over a year of struggling with walks, she took the time to look at every part of Luna’s life and movement, carrying out the most thorough and thoughtful assessment. She listened carefully to everything I shared, was always available by text, and never made me feel that any question was silly.

Everything she flagged was later confirmed by X-rays, which were only done because of her input, leading to a diagnosis of hip dysplasia and arthritis. An ortho vet has now seen a narrowing in her lumbar spine which is pinching the nerves going to her legs which is what is sore. Without Victoria, Luna’s pain might never have been identified.

She’s now on the right medication and feeling so much better, and I’m incredibly grateful for Victoria’s insight, care, and commitment.”

Luna's Mum

Collecting evidence away from the vet room

We know adrenalin helps with masking pain, so as soon as our pets set paw in the vet room small, niggly issues can miraculously vanish!

By looking at dogs away from the vet room, we see how they really move, without influence. Our vet’s time is valuable, it’s essential to collect all the evidence, analyse it thoroughly, and only present the areas of interest to the vet with the aim of aiding their assessment.

“I knew there was something off with Evie, but exactly what, or without invasive testing, it’s hard to know what to do. I felt confident that the report provided the vet with evidence meaning a slightly easier and less invasive examination for Evie.”

Evie's Mum