Erica Peachey and her Associate Carri Westgarth are Consultants in Animal Behaviour, based in West Kirby, and operating mainly in the Merseyside and Cheshire areas. It may also be possible to arrange consultations for Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Erica is a long-standing Full Member and Committee of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, and Carri is a Provisional Member.

All behaviour problems are seen on veterinary referral only and close contact is maintained with your Veterinary Surgeon. Consultations last approximately two hours and are usually in your home.

Training classes for pet dogs are held at Melrose Hall, Hoylake, and aim to teach owners and dogs to have a better understanding of each other, to avoid problems and to teach response to basic commands. The Good Puppy Course and The Good Dog Course are unique to Erica. These classes are based on the theory that prevention is not only better than cure, it is more fun as well. These courses, for pet dogs and their families, run throughout the year.

We can also provide private one-to-one lessons and rehabilitation training.

Erica is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and Carri is affiliated to the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers having obtained a certificate in Basic Instructional Techniques.

Erica has written several booklets and books which have sold world wide. She is regularly contacted by the media and is also often involved in court cases where animals are the centre of the controversy. Carri has presented her research at international conferences and both Carri and Erica have published scientific papers.

Erica is a Visiting Lecturer in Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University.

Please read the information on this website and then contact us to discuss your needs.