Heather Thomas behaviour consultant
Dog Trainers
Heather Thomas behaviour consultant
7 Hinton Villas, Bath
# Heather Thomas Behaviour Consultant
Heather Thomas is a dog behaviourist and trainer based in Bath, offering expert support to pet owners struggling with behavioural challenges. With over 20 years of animal handling experience and qualifications up to MSc level, Heather specialises in diagnosing and treating complex behavioural issues in dogs and cats—from aggression and barking problems to inappropriate toileting and anxiety-related behaviours.
What sets Heather apart is her distinction between behaviour consultation and training. Whilst trainers teach specific tasks, Heather's expertise as a qualified behaviourist allows her to assess the whole picture, understand root causes, and design individualised modification programmes that actually work. Her science-based, force-free approach ensures positive outcomes without reliance on outdated or harmful methods.
Heather is APBC and CCAB registered, recommended by veterinarians, and works with insurance companies—most policies cover her consultation fees. She also advocates at industry level, contributing to standards and protocols for animal welfare whilst mentoring other businesses in animal behaviour education.
Whether you have a new puppy needing foundation training, an adolescent dog going through a challenging phase, or an adult pet with ingrained behavioural issues, Heather combines practical expertise with genuine compassion. Her commitment to never giving up on an animal, combined with evidence-based methods and extensive qualifications, makes her the go-to behaviourist for Bath residents seeking lasting solutions rather than quick fixes.
Heather Thomas is a dog behaviourist and trainer based in Bath, offering expert support to pet owners struggling with behavioural challenges. With over 20 years of animal handling experience and qualifications up to MSc level, Heather specialises in diagnosing and treating complex behavioural issues in dogs and cats—from aggression and barking problems to inappropriate toileting and anxiety-related behaviours.
What sets Heather apart is her distinction between behaviour consultation and training. Whilst trainers teach specific tasks, Heather's expertise as a qualified behaviourist allows her to assess the whole picture, understand root causes, and design individualised modification programmes that actually work. Her science-based, force-free approach ensures positive outcomes without reliance on outdated or harmful methods.
Heather is APBC and CCAB registered, recommended by veterinarians, and works with insurance companies—most policies cover her consultation fees. She also advocates at industry level, contributing to standards and protocols for animal welfare whilst mentoring other businesses in animal behaviour education.
Whether you have a new puppy needing foundation training, an adolescent dog going through a challenging phase, or an adult pet with ingrained behavioural issues, Heather combines practical expertise with genuine compassion. Her commitment to never giving up on an animal, combined with evidence-based methods and extensive qualifications, makes her the go-to behaviourist for Bath residents seeking lasting solutions rather than quick fixes.
Services offered
One-to-one behavioural consultationsDog aggression assessment and modificationPuppy training and socialisationDog obedience trainingCat behaviour consultationRecall trainingBusiness mentoring for animal industry professionalsStandards and protocol development for regulatory bodies