Who would your sessions be with?

Lynn Hewison

Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Chirag Patel

Animal Behaviour and Training Consultant

Lynn Hewison MSc FHEA CCAB

 Lynn is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist registered with the ABTC. A CCAB (Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist), and has had both her theoretical and practical skills assessed by the Accreditation Committee of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB). She is also a Certificated Member of FABC.  

For nearly the past 10 years Lynn worked in an academic setting at the University of Lincoln where she consulted in a the Animal Behaviour referral practice, working primarily with dogs who presented with unwanted behaviours. During this time she also mentored and coached new staff as well as students visiting the clinic. She has also taught companion animal behaviour theoretically and practically at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervised research projects at both levels too. For the past 3 years she led the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour Programme at the University of Lincoln.  

In addition to a wealth of experience from the academic side Lynn also has extensive practical and first hand experience of working closely with clients to help change their pet’s behaviours as part of the consulting process as well as through teaching classes and 1-2-1’s. She also has extensive experience of working alongside and with dogs in Rescue Centre settings. Prior to moving into the world of animal (and primarily dog) behaviour Lynn was a Healthcare and Pharmacy Manager for a High Street Chemist. This role provided her opportunity to dispense, recommend and counsel patients on medications ranging from over the counter purchases to those on prescription. This means she has an understanding of the legislation and licensing concerning medications which is transferrable to the companion animal behaviour field.  

In addition, Lynn currently holds the following voluntary positions:  

Secretary of ASAB Accreditation Committee  

Council Member of The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)  

Trustee for Jerry Green Dog Rescue  Committee Member for the

British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA)  

Trustee for Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC)

Chirag Patel BSc (Hons) PGCert DipCABT

 Chirag entered the field professionally in 2004 and has since become a leading figure in the profession internationally. He consults on the behaviour management and training of all animals living under human care (including domestic and wild ones). He is highly sought after for work with high profile private clients, organisations as well as teaching workshops and presenting at conferences. Chirag has been an expert on a number of TV shows including on BBC 1’s TV Series Nightmare Pets SOS and more recently 5 Stars’ Cats and Dogs at War has given TV interviews worldwide.    

Chirag is passionate about the application of ethical behaviour change science to improve the life of animals living under human care by teaching animals to be active participants in their own daily and veterinary care in a low-stress manner. The goal is to empower all learners including the human ones.  

Chirag earned his BSc(Hons) in Veterinary Sciences from the Royal Veterinary College in London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln, UK. He also holds an Advanced diploma in practical aspects of companion animal behaviour and training from the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology. In 2005, Chirag completed an internship in dog behaviour and training with a focus on aggressive behaviour under the mentorship of Jean Donaldson at the San Francisco SPCA and developed his understanding and skills in puppy training under the mentorship of Ian Dunbar PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS. Chirag has taken various classes and courses in Applied Behaviour Analysis and currently continues to do so in the fields of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Clinical Animal Behaviour.  

Chirag is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (00923) and has previously served on their committee.  He has also been invited and accepted as a Certified Parrot Behaviour Consultant (CPBC), with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). And is registered as an Accredited Animal Behaviourist with The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).  He was invited to join the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), Animal Training Focus group as the scientific officer and external consultant in 2015, which he did until 2021.  

Chirag’s current and previous clients include A-List celebrities, other high profile clients and leading organisations such as Guides Dogs for the Blind Association UK, The Kong Company, various police dog units, humane societies,  research facilities, zoos and aquariums.  

Previously Chirag has worked for Dogs Trust as Assistant Head of Canine Training & Behaviour. Managed the Animal Behaviour Centre at Dr Roger Mugford's Company of Animals in Chertsey, Surrey. He has also held a post at the University of Lincoln, as a research technician responsible for the training of Rats and Degus in a sponsored odour discrimination and Indiction project. In addition to this Chirag worked in veterinary practices part-time for over 6 year

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BSc (Hons): Veterinary Sciences - Royal Veterinary College, UK

   PGCert: Clinical Animal Behaviour - University of Lincoln, UK  

CPBC: Certified Parrot Behaviour Consultant - International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants  

DipCABT: Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour & Training - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology  

Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00923)  

Registered Accredited Animal Behaviourist:  Animal Behaviour & Training Council