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Specialist dog Behaviour Assessment and Consultancy
What we do...
Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), MSc, CDBC is an animal behaviourist and expert witness in canine behaviour. With a background in psychology and neuroscience, he has run a behaviour practice since 2019, supporting dogs with complex behaviour problems including aggression and separation distress. Daniel is certified with the IAABC and is an international speaker on canine behaviour and welfare, including presenting to UK Parliament.
Behaviour Support and Training...
Behaviour support and training is available for dogs whose behaviour is impacting everyday life, safety, or welfare. Work may include assessment, behaviour modification planning, practical training to support handling and management, environmental and routine adjustments, and structured guidance for guardians navigating complex or emotionally challenging situations. Support is delivered online or, where appropriate, through in person work within the dog’s home environment.
Legal and Expert Witness Work...
Daniel is based near Edinburgh (EH16) in Scotland and supports dogs involved in legal cases primarily throughout Scotland and the North of England. Daniel can support in cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, the Control of Dogs Act 2010 (Scotland), other animal related law, as well as supporting with civil matters such as personal injury claims, and cases in the family court. Daniel is experienced in providing both behaviour assessments and breed identification for legal cases across the UK.
Assessments for Rescue, Foster, Adoption, and Local Authorities...
Formal behavioural assessments are provided for dogs within rescue, foster, adoption, and local authority contexts. These assessments are designed to inform decision making around welfare, suitability, risk, and management needs. Work may include assessing behaviour and risk, placement guidance, and written reports appropriate for use internally or in legal cases.
Contact us...
Enquiries are welcomed from individual guardians, professionals, rescue organisations, and statutory bodies seeking specialist behavioural assessment or consultancy.
To enquire, please contact +44 7496 312905 or email daniel@dogbehaviourspecialist.co.uk