Pet Behaviour Veterinary Referrals
My mission of supporting animals and caregivers, ‘Behaviour Together’, is about a collaborative approach. Veterinary assessment and referral are essential in all behaviour cases.
Cat cases can include indoor marking, spraying and scratching, unacceptable elimination, intercat conflict, aggressive behaviour towards people, or feline idiopathic cystitis.
Dog cases can include reactive behaviours towards people or unfamiliar dogs, separation related problems, fear, anxiety or problems related to excessive arousal and learning.
An improved quality of life can prevent many behaviour problems. Wellbeing guidance can include optimising home environments, promoting natural behaviours, training life skills and aspects of cooperative care.
My approach
Partnership
Recognising the importance of collaboration, I prioritise working together with allied professionals to support caregivers and their companion animals.
Professionalism
I am a registered professional with an ethical and evidence-led approach. I have a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Animal Behaviour. I am a Candidate Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. I am also an Animal Training Instructor, with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).
Personalisation
Each case is a unique case. Every animal’s genetics, early experiences and environment are unique. Each case is tailored to support more positive interactions with their environment, other animals and humans.
Stephanie Ismail
More about me
Some of my core qualifications, registrations and background:
Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Animal Behaviour (Summa cum laude) from Odisee University of Applied Sciences, Belgium.
Candidate Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC).
Behaviour support cases solely on veterinary referral.
Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, UK (APDT).
Registered as an Animal Training Instructor, with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).
Over 5 years of professional animal training instructing and preventative behaviour counselling.
I have a teaching qualification from Cambridge English, UK.
My behaviour support and training practice is fully insured with Cliverton.
Stephanie Ismail MAPDT (01589)
Helping your clients and patients
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Behaviour Support
Providing behaviour support for a range of companion animal problems. These can vary from normal species behaviours that are unwanted, normal coping behaviours, or learning deficiencies, including a lack of appropriate experiences.
Behaviour problems linked to medical conditions are very common. Any medical condition, discomfort and pain can cause or contribute to problem behaviours. Veterinary diagnosis and treatment is always a priority.
I'll assess the animal’s motivation and factors underpinning the behaviour. I'll provide advice to action straightaway and plan a full treatment programme for each individual case.
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Wellbeing Guidance
For more happiness at home, my wellbeing advice goes beyond problem prevention (although that may be a lovely outcome). Guiding management and interactions can provide support ahead of planned lifestyle changes.
These packages are aimed at optimising an animal’s environmental and social interactions to meet their species, breed and individual needs. This includes considering biological and behavioural needs and fostering positive emotions, for a good life.
I support caregivers by sharing knowledge about how companion animals communicate and learn, and lifestyle changes that can reduce stress and enhance resilience.
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Training
My dog training packages cover life skills that enable caregivers and their dogs to enjoy more of London life together. This includes safe ways to have fun together, clear communication and building mutual understanding.
Handling is not the same as cuddling, but this is typically a necessary part of providing maintenance and health care. Cooperative care training can ease the stress of these interactions.
Training cats is possible! This includes behaviours that can help them cope, as some experiences are likely to be worrying for the average cat. Cat training is another way for humans and cats to enjoy time together.
Patient referrals
To refer a patient
I only work on veterinary referral for behaviour support services. To refer a patient to me for behaviour support, please complete the form below.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Submit a referral
Please complete the referral online by clicking on the button below. You will be prompted to upload the patient’s clinical history.
If you have any additional notes to add, please send these via email.
For the veterinary team and broadening client education.
I can offer in-house dog or cat behaviour breakout sessions or branded client fact sheets. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information or to discuss your requirements.