Meet the team

Clinic Director and In-House Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Trainer

BSc (Hons), MSc CABC, Full Member of the APBC, ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist

As a full member of the APBC Debbie has passed the comprehensive assessment process to demonstrate meeting the ABTC standards for Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

Debbie is passionate about improving animal welfare and strengthening the relationship between people and their animals through evidence-based behavioural practice. She is equally committed to educating the next generation of ethical, evidence-informed animal behaviourist practitioners.

Alongside her clinical work, Debbie is a Higer Education Lecturer in Animal Science at ARU Writtle, where she serves as programme lead for Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare).

She sits on the board of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and represents the APBC on the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). Through these roles, she contributes to the development and maintenance of professional standards within the behaviour and training sector. She strongly advocates for appropriately qualified, assessed and regulated practitioners, believing that high professional standards are essential to ensuring the best outcomes for animals and their guardians.

Also pictured is Ava, who lives with Debbie and assists in the clinic.

In-House Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Dog Trainer

BSc (Hons), Full Member of the APBC, ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist

As a full member of the APBC Sharon has passed the comprehensive assessment process to demonstrate meeting the ABTC standards for Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Sharon believes in the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing problematic behaviours seen in companion animals.

She is passionate about the importance of supporting dog owners as they educate their pets from, puppy to senior, and in addition to her work at the Pet Behaviour Clinic she also runs companion dog training classes three times a week at the ARU Writtle campus. This provides students with an additional work experience opportunity as they can observe and assist in dog training classes while they study.

Sharon also occasionally guest lectures at ARU Writtle on specific topics such as Separation Anxiety and running dog training classes.

Also pictured are Tom & Connie, who live with Sharon and assist in clinic.

Visiting Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist

As an associate clinical animal behaviourist, Emily has demonstrated the required Knowledge and Understanding standards set by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and is working towards gaining the necessary experience to undertake assessment of her Practical Skills in order to become a full member. Sessions with Emily are offered at a subsidised rate.

Emily is passionate about helping people understand dogs through accessible, evidence-based education.

She runs Emily Sarah Dog Behaviour in North London, providing evidence-based behaviour assessment and support for dogs with behavioural concerns. Alongside this, she is a part-time lecturer within the Further Education College at Anglia Ruskin University, Writtle, where she teaches students to deliver safe and practical dog grooming with a strong emphasis on handling dogs in a way that prioritise their emotional wellbeing by applying knowledge of dog behaviour, communication, and cooperative care principles.

Emily holds a Master's degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour with Distinction from the University of Lincoln and a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) from Anglia Ruskin University (Writtle). She is an Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and an iPET Level 3 qualified dog groomer.