I am often asked whether I am a Dog Psychologist and I have to answer no because as far as I know no such thing exists.

In fact my correct label is not Dog Psychologist, but rather Dog Behavior Consultant which means I help people sort out their hectic hounds, canine criminals or mad mutts.

However, I am often referred to as a Dog Psychologist for want of a better name, but this is not the equivalent of a Human Psychologist because dogs can’t get degrees and become Dog Psychologists! Get it?

Most of my colleagues have doctorates or degrees in one of the animal sciences, or they have been involved with dogs for many years and have been accredited by an official body on their merit of having to write a virtual thesis to earn the accreditation. However, this still does not entitle anyone to use the title Dog Psychologist.

Now that’s all on the table and even though we know that Dog Psychologist is politically incorrect, some people call me a Dog Shrink so I just can’t win. The bottom line is, if your dog is stressing, digging, destructive, aggressive, disobedient, piddling, pooping or just plain nuts…. call me anything you like, even a dog psychologist if you must, but do call me because I’m the right one to rescue you from little King Kong!