Nick Jones, MA Dog Behaviourist | Dog Expert Witness
Nick Jones, MA
Dog Behaviourist
Dog Expert Witness

Nick Jones, MA Dog Behaviourist |
Dog Expert Witness
About Nick
https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/dog/advice/dog-behaviourist-nick-jones/Nick Jones MA is an experienced, qualified and full-time dog behaviourist, who specialises in dog behaviour problems, dog expert witness work (dog behaviour assessments and assisting the courts), and representation within the media for dog-related topics. With over two thousand dog behaviour cases behind him and over 20 years of hands-on experience working full-time in the field covering all conceivable aspects of dog behaviour, Nick is every bit as passionate today about creating an understanding and rewarding bond between dog and owner as he was when he first started the business over twenty years ago.
I have a Master’s Degree from Middlesex University in dog behaviour (Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour and Psychology). I am a full member of the prestigious Canine and Feline Behaviour Association UK, CFBA, and I undertake numerous training courses to ensure that I am fully up to date with innovative dog-related information and practices. As of 2018, I am now the Pet Behaviourist to the UK's largest pet insurer, Petplan UK.
I have always enjoyed working closely with people and I have an affinity with dogs. My role as a dog behaviourist in one to one training brings these two elements together perfectly. I have always been passionate about dogs since I was a young boy, living in Bristol. My love for dogs grew when I won my first working test with my 9-month-old Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla, Amber, sparking the idea of running my own dog behaviour practice. This dream was realised when I started Alpha Dog Behaviour Ltd when our daughter Katie was still a baby, and my partner Sara was working full time in Birmingham. As a family, we enjoy living in Bewdley with Ruby the miniature Goldendoodle, alongside the boss of the house, Doris the cat. My partner Sara has now joined me to help run the business smoothly, so I can spend more time with dogs and their owners.

Max being rewarded with love after good behaviour
https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/dog/advice/dog-behaviourist-nick-jones/Nick Jones MA is an experienced, qualified and full-time dog behaviourist, who specialises in dog behaviour problems, dog expert witness work (dog behaviour assessments and assisting the courts), and representation within the media for dog-related topics. With over two thousand dog behaviour cases behind him and over 20 years of hands-on experience working full-time in the field covering all conceivable aspects of dog behaviour, Nick is every bit as passionate today about creating an understanding and rewarding bond between dog and owner as he was when he first started the business over twenty years ago.
I have a Master’s Degree from Middlesex University in dog behaviour (Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour and Psychology). I am a full member of the prestigious Canine and Feline Behaviour Association UK, CFBA, and I undertake numerous training courses to ensure that I am fully up to date with innovative dog-related information and practices. As of 2018, I am now the Pet Behaviourist to the UK's largest pet insurer, Petplan UK.
I have always enjoyed working closely with people and I have an affinity with dogs. My role as a dog behaviourist in one to one training brings these two elements together perfectly. I have always been passionate about dogs since I was a young boy, living in Bristol. My love for dogs grew when I won my first working test with my 9-month-old Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla, Amber, sparking the idea of running my own dog behaviour practice. This dream was realised when I started Alpha Dog Behaviour Ltd when our daughter Katie was still a baby, and my partner Sara was working full time in Birmingham. As a family, we enjoy living in Bewdley with Ruby the miniature Goldendoodle, alongside the boss of the house, Doris the cat. My partner Sara has now joined me to help run the business smoothly, so I can spend more time with dogs and their owners.
My Approach
My approach to dog behaviour problems is calm and sympathetic, with an emphasis on positive leadership and reward-based dog training techniques. I do not use check chains, prong collars or anything that would distress you or your dog. I do not perform alpha rolls on the dog (placing the dog on its back for submission) or anything else of that nature. Read More...

Max and Pip Guarding the Beach!



Why Choose Me?
Nothing substitutes experience; I have worked as a successful full-time dog behaviour specialist for approaching 20 years and during that time I have carried out in excess of two thousand consultations addressing all dog behaviour problems, across a wide range of dog breeds. I resolve cases of aggression to dogs and aggression to people on a regular basis, which provides me with a great deal of practical hands-on experience in relation to carrying out in-depth consultations with, or assessments on any breed of dog in my capacity as a dog expert witness. Read More...
