Dog Behaviourist Portsmouth
Professional Dog Behaviourist & Training in Portsmouth
Dogmestix offers professional dog behaviour and puppy training services in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
Lisa Chapman BSc (Hons) CCAB, MAPDT is a fully accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist who specialises in helping Portsmouth owners and their dogs overcome behavioural challenges. Using evidence-based, positive reinforcement techniques, she promotes ethical and effective training practices. No fear, no force, no outdated methods.
We serve the following Portsmouth areas:
- Portsmouth City Centre
- Southsea
- Cosham
- Portchester
- Havant
Common Dog Behaviour Problems We Can Help With
Human-directed aggression
Dog Aggression
Separation Anxiety
Resource guarding
Tail chasing, spinning, or other abnormal repetitive behaviours
Problem Chewing
General or specific Fear and anxiety problems
Noise Fears/Phobias
Multi-dog Household Problems
Dog Behaviourist & Dog Training
Behavioural Consultations
As a professional dog behaviourist, I specialise in understanding and addressing the issues that may be affecting your dog. By collaborating closely, we identify the underlying problem and develop a tailored plan to support and improve behaviour.
Because of my accreditations, many insurance companies will allow you to reclaim the costs of behaviour consultations – please check with yours directly.
Puppy Training
My comprehensive puppy training services help new puppies in Portsmouth adjust to their home environment. Using approved, evidence-based techniques, I provide the perfect package to help your puppy establish positive behaviours from day one. The sooner you start, the easier it is to prevent problems before they begin.
Emergency Consultation
In urgent situations, I offer emergency consultations to provide immediate assistance and support to Portsmouth owners. Subject to availability, I offer an emergency support service to those in immediate need.
If you are dealing with a serious behaviour emergency, please get in touch as soon as possible — I will respond as quickly as I can.
Interested in our Dog Behaviourist Packages?
Happy Clients in Portsmouth
We’ve helped lots of Portsmouth dog owners tackle issues like aggression, anxiety and destructive behaviour with our evidence-based behavioural consultations.
Lisa is a lovely and talented dog behaviourist. She’s so easy to talk to and makes it easy to understand your dog. Since I’ve known her she’s always studying to be up to date and is very qualified. Your dog will be in expert hands with Lisa, she is highly recommended!
so dedicated and passionate about her work and clients, she goes above and beyond to help them. She is also one of the most kindest people I’ve ever met and this shows in how she works with dogs and puppies. Book her now, I can’t recommend her highly enough!
We homed a beautiful rescue dog who was petrified of other dogs. We enlisted the help of Lisa and using the techniques she taught us, Dolly now a plays happily with other dogs. It certainly isn’t an overnight fix, but with support from Dogmestix we have a happier settled dog.
Lisa is an exceptional dog trainer that uses kind and fair training techniques, always keeping the welfare and emotions of dogs in mind. She is also studying a degree in canine behaviour and training, so has all the modern, up to date and scientific knowledge needed in order to truly understand dogs.
Completed an SOS call with Lisa today and she was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful – would definitely recommend!
Commonly Asked Questions
Do you offer dog behaviourist services across all of Portsmouth?
Yes. Lisa covers Portsmouth and the surrounding areas including Southsea, Cosham, Portchester and Havant, working from a base at Lee-on-the-Solent. Consultations can be conducted in person at your home or online nationwide.
How much does a dog behaviourist cost?
Fees depend on the package and whether you need a one-off consultation or ongoing support. The clearest next step is to complete the behaviour questionnaire, after which you will receive details of the most suitable option for your dog. Because of Lisa's accreditations, many insurance companies will allow you to reclaim the costs of behaviour consultations.
When should I start puppy training in Portsmouth?
As early as possible. The key socialisation window closes around 12–16 weeks, so the sooner you begin, the easier it is to prevent problems rather than fix them later. Lisa can start working with you as soon as your puppy is home.
What's the difference between a dog trainer and a dog behaviourist?
A trainer focuses on teaching skills and obedience, while a behaviourist diagnoses and treats the emotional and underlying causes of problem behaviour such as anxiety, reactivity or aggression. Lisa is a qualified behaviourist who also delivers training as part of a clinical behavioural programme.
Do you use positive reinforcement methods?
Always. Every technique Lisa uses is science-based, welfare-led and based on positive reinforcement and current behavioural science — no aversive or fear-based methods are ever used.