Certified Dog Behaviorist
Specialising In Sensitive and Anxiety Behaviours, Rescue and Overseas Dogs, Puppy and Adolescent Dog Support
About Donna & Canine Bond
Hello, my name is Donna Bond, and welcome to the Canine Bond website. As a certified dog behaviorist, I hold qualifications from the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour and I am a accredited behaviourist with INTODogs. I am also a certified family dog mediator.
My approach is centered on the emotional well-being of dogs, through a trauma-informed perspective in all aspects of my work, with holistic and compassionate care, specialising in sensitive, anxious behaviours, rescue and overseas dogs. In addition, I offer personalized life skills coaching for puppies and adolescent dogs through engaging and thoughtful teaching.
I am dedicated in providing support to both dogs and their caregivers, aiming to strengthen a strong and trusting bond between you both, by understanding and responding to your dog needs in a kind and respectful way. I believe your dog is not just a pet, but a special part of your family that deserves the best care and support.
My experience is the pleasure of always having dogs in my life, working in animal rescue and sharing my life now with Murphy, a Border Collie who is fun-loving, and a delight to be around. Murphy, along with my previous dogs, have taught me so much, sparking my interest in canine behavior and psychology.
Canine Bond is a blend of experience, knowledge, and a deep love for dogs, committed to ongoing professional development to maintain my accreditation as a full canine behaviorist with INTODogs, covered by the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, ensuring I offer the best advice and support.
Testimonials
We have just completed our puppy training with Donna. I can not recommend her enough. Penny loved her lessons and I feel like I've learnt so much as well. Donna was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Sophie & Penny
I have been a Certified Animal Behaviourist for 15 years and have an international platform helping educate about the latest in behavioural science. As the dog training and behaviour profession is unregulated in the UK, it is really important that the public become more aware of how important it is to employ someone who is suitably qualified, experienced and works to a modern ethical standard.
Donna Bond is such a professional, and I have not only worked with Donna on several cases, but I also refer people to her without hesitation. Donna represents the very best in professional practice and her knowledge, compassion and focus on providing high levels of care and support, mean anyone employing her can do so with confidence.
Andrew Hale Bsc, ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac C.A.B
Donna has been helping Tess and I deal with reactivity around other dogs, she has made a huge difference. It has been a great experience and I would absolutely recommend her for any training needs, thank you for all your help!
Amy & Tess
After a few sessions with Donna I feel so much more confident with Kobi.
He has definitely lacked confidence in some situations and Donna has helped me manage them in a calm and relaxed way.
Kelly & Kobi
Services
If you would like to arrange a free 20 minutes discovery call to discuss the case please get in touch using the contact form providing a description of the issues you are having.
I specialise in cases related to sensitive and anxious behaviours, rescue and overseas dogs, and puppy and adolescent support. Should a case fall outside my area of expertise and I am unable to assist, I will provide a list of suitably qualified and accredited professionals.
Behaviour Assessment £195
You complete an online history form and I will ask for your consent to a vet history or request to get your dog vet checked
I then arrange the assessment, meeting you and your dog in person either in your home, an outside environment or via zoom initially discussing in detail and collect additional information from observations and data gathering of your dogs daily life.
We then arrange another appointment to continue the behaviour assessment to gather further observations, explore other contributing factors in a managed environment depending on the case to enable the best advice and support, including the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of your dog.
I will send you handouts, resources, and a tailored support plan, with details and recommendations from the appointments best suited for the care and support for your dog, which is included in the cost.
Ongoing in person or coaching walk appointments £45
Coaching walks are available, support with advice and recommendations.
Ongoing sessions for continued support, a set price will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
*(If outside of Torquay an additional fee maybe added)
121 Life Skills for Puppies and Adolescent Dogs 1.5 hours £60
You complete a questionnaire form.
I arrange an appointment to meet you and your puppy/dog, in home at your address
Focusing on the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of your puppy / dog
Life skills for you and your puppy/dog, walking on lead, recall, dropping items, handling, tailored to your puppy's character, breed and family's needs.
Emphasizing with proactive and preventive strategies, tackling potential challenges ahead of time through a puppy parenting approach.
We cover a variety of topics such as teething, diet, enrichment, equipment, outdoor fun activities through developmental stages, and safe interactions between children and dogs, all tailored and aimed at supporting both you and your puppy.
Handouts and free online resources.
For ongoing support and coaching, a set price will be given
Zoom or Telephone Support: 1 hour for £60
You complete an online history form.
I schedule a Zoom or telephone call to discuss the issues you are facing.
We will explore management strategies to implement.
I will offer advice and recommendations, along with handouts and links to free online behavioral resources.
Guidance for next steps, further appointments a set price will be given
Qualifications & Memberships
- Level 5 in Canine Behaviour & Psychology
- Certified Family Dog Mediator L.E.G.S
- RCT Skills for Reactive Dogs
- Level 3 in Puppy Coaching
- Intermediate Canine Anxiety Course
- Canine Coaching Foundations
- Exercises foundations to advanced
- Talking Dogs Scentwork Course
- Dogs and Children Course
- The Dog Rescuers Guide
- Foundations to Advanced Coaching Course
- Level 3 Canine Nutritional Course
- Full Member Certified Canine Behaviourist of INTODogs
- Member of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
- Pet Remedy Professional Partner
- Member of the Dog Welfare Alliance
- Member of the Pet Professional Network
Some more wonderful reviews
Thank you Donna for helping us with Ginny formally a street dog from Romania a beautiful girl. Your approach, your gentleness, kindness is so lovely, no wonder she has a wagging tail when we see you. We have seen such improvement in her and learning curve for us.
Jane, Charlotte & Ginny
Thank you Donna for helping us train Luna our golden doodle. In just 4 weeks we went from a pulling dog that would not come back to us when called, to a dog that is a pleasure to walk and returns after her playtime. I will certainly recommend your skills to anyone needing help with their dog training .
Paul & Luna
I cannot sing Canine Bond / Donna's praises enough, she has been a great source of support during a difficult time for me and my dog. If you are struggling with your dogs behaviour or just want to make your dogs life happier, I would recommend Donna at Canine Bond.
Jen & Benji
Donna, has been amazing with our two very anxious dachshunds, with Donna’s advice and guidance, we are starting to see positive changes in our dogs behaviour. Highly recommended!
Zoe, Sid & Ralph
