PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Dog Behaviour Consultant cost in the UK
£125–£540 per session. Typically £250.
A dog behaviour consultation costs £125–£540 in the UK, with about £250 typical for a two-hour first visit at home. An online assessment is cheapest; a long home consultation with a written plan costs more, and a vet-school referral clinic costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a dog behaviour consultant cost in the UK?
| Low end | £125 | an online first assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £250 | what most people pay |
| High end | £540 | a vet-school referral behaviour clinic |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Consultation format — an online assessment costs less than a two- or three-hour home visit
- Qualifications — clinical and veterinary behaviourists charge more for a dog behaviour consultation
- Written plan and support — weeks of follow-up support add to the first behaviour fee
- Problem severity — aggression and separation problems need longer, more careful work
- Travel — a behaviour consultant visiting your home charges for travel
- Referral clinics — university and referral clinics charge the highest fees
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical dog behaviour consultant would have cost about £80 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a dog behaviour consultant visit includes
Takes: First consultations usually last two to three hours, with follow-ups over several weeks. Not included: Ordinary dog training classes, puppy classes and vet treatment are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dog behaviour consultant jobs
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How to pay less
- Check your pet insurance, as some policies pay behaviour consultation fees
- Start with an online behaviour assessment if your dog does not need the consultant to visit at home
- Follow the behaviour plan closely so fewer follow-up sessions are needed
Before you book
- Ask your vet to check for pain or illness, as many behaviourists need a vet referral
- Check the behaviour consultant is on a recognised register such as the ABTC
- Read your pet insurance policy, as cover often depends on the consultant's qualifications
- Keep a diary of incidents, triggers and times to share at the first consultation
Dog Behaviour Consultant cost: questions people ask
£125–£540, with about £250 typical for a two-hour first visit at home. An online assessment costs the least; a vet-school referral clinic costs the most.
First consultations usually last two to three hours, followed by phone or email support and follow-up visits over several weeks.
Some policies do, but you must check the wording first. Insurers often want a vet referral and a suitably qualified behaviourist.
A trainer teaches skills such as recall. A behaviourist looks at the causes of problems such as fear or aggression and builds a wider plan.
Vet treatment, ordinary training classes and extra follow-up visits beyond the package are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK behaviour consultation fees. They are a national range rather than a quote.
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