Dynamic Dog Assessments
Worried your dog might be in pain or discomfort?
Concerned their behaviour issues could be linked to undiagnosed pain?
Our Dynamic Dog Assessments are designed to help you find answers and support you every step of the way. We don’t just identify possible sources of pain. We guide you on the next steps to improve your dog’s comfort, behaviour, and wellbeing.
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Tried everything, but still hitting a wall?
Our unique assessments look at the whole picture, not just training.
We explore every aspect of your dog’s daily life: behaviour, diet, movement, sleep, and play. No stone is left unturned. Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, a sudden change in behaviour, or an over-excited ball of energy, we understand how physical and emotional health can shape behaviour. Our consultations are built to reflect that.
Why consider pain first?
Why wait for your dog to limp before suspecting they’re in pain?
Pain-related behaviour is often subtle. Dogs rarely show discomfort in the ways we expect – it can go unnoticed for weeks, months, or even years.
In a recent study carried out in Lincoln University by Dr Daniel Mills, it was found that approximately 80% of dogs that presented with behavioural issues had some form of undiagnosed pain that was a direct cause or adding to a problematic behaviour.
As Dynamic Dog Practitioners, we’re trained to spot possible signs of discomfort and share our findings with your vet. This means your dog can get relief sooner, while we help you manage their behaviour in the meantime.
What's Included?
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90 min – 2 hr Behaviour Assessment, online or in-person in Cheltenham and surrounding areas
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Team co-operation - We are happy to work with your current behaviourist and/or trainer to update them on our findings.
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Data review & video analysis – see what your dog’s body is telling us
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Veterinary report & liaison, where needed
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Ongoing support by WhatsApp, text or email for up to 1 month after your sessions
What we help with:
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Lead pulling, lunging, and reactivity in and outside of the home
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Biting and guarding
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Separation anxiety and attachment issues
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Fearful or nervous dogs
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Sudden behaviour changes
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Struggling to settle day or night
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Destructive or obsessive behaviours
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Prey drive, over-arousal, and more
Dynamic Dog Assessments are adapted to suit your dog's needs.
Pricing
£150 - 1.5 - 2hr Assessment
Includes assessment, evidence analysis, vet liaison, and support.
Additional training sessions available at £50 per hour.
Payment plans are available. Travel fees apply outside GL52 5GR.
Online sessions available for anyone outside Cheltenham, Gloucester or Tewkesbury.
FAQ's
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My dog has had a vet check and no pain was found, can you help?
Yes! There are various reasons why a standard vet check may not find pain; your vet can't ask your dog to list their symptoms, a dog full of adrenaline due to anxiety may mask pain and unfamiliar environment creating a wiggly dog are just a handful of them. This can mean that pain is often missed. Dynamic Dog assessments happen in your home and are hands off, which means we get to see a true representation of your dog, leading to successful assessments!
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I'm working with a behaviourist, can I still do this assessment?
Absolutely! These assessments are designed so that they can be done alongside behaviour assessments. We often work as a team with other dog professionals to help build a clear picture of what is causing the behaviour issues and how to help the client and their dog.
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What methods do you use?
Positive Dog Power are proud to be force free, using positive reward based methods to work with you and your dog. This means the dog is more likely to view the sessions as an enjoyable experience and increases their willingness to engage and learn.
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What does a Dynamic Dog assessment consist of?
We start with a 1.5hr - 2hr consultation, this allows us to gather as much background info as we will need. Next step is evidence gathering and analysis - this will give us an idea of if your dog is in pain, and crucially, where! We then write up a thorough report for your vet with the evidence. Before sending this to your vet, we will discuss with you the findings so that you can ask questions on the findings and discuss how to approach the next steps. We guide you through the process so that it goes as smoothly as possible.
Ready to get started?
Tell us a bit about your dog and what you’re struggling with. We’ll be in touch to chat about how we can help.
We’re here to support you, not judge you. Let’s work together to make life easier, and more rewarding, for you and your dog.