Welcome to Control The Meerkat,
Clinical Animal Behaviour!
Clinical support for reactivity, aggression, anxiety, separation-related behaviour, and behaviour that isn’t improving — for when things go beyond simple training.
If your dog’s behaviour feels overwhelming, unpredictable, or difficult to manage — you’re in the right place.
If you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked, let us unpick everything with you and help you find a way forward that actually fits you and your dog.
Whether you’re living with a reactive dog, supporting clients as a professional, or partnered with an assistance dog — we have a path built for you.
You’re not alone, we’re here to help
You’ve tried training but nothing sticks? Everyday is stressful, and you feel like you’re failing your dog? You’re not, and we can help!
Join in our weekly peer discussions to get support on you own cases or professional assessments.
Welcome to your one-stop shop for you and your furry friend! Dive into our amazing collection of ebooks, printables, templates, and worksheets tailored for your dog’s behaviour journey. Plus, don’t miss our self-paced courses on dog arousal, relaxation, and the mysterious “meerkat effect”! All videos come with subtitles, and we’re always refining for screen readers. Happy exploring!
What Does A Meerkat Have To Do With
Dog Training And Behaviour?
The Meerkat is an analogy developed by Danielle Beck, MSc, to help caregivers to understand how the brain affects your dogs behaviour. Often our dogs react so quickly we lose control, they’re like a different dog and the treats just dont work. This emotional highjacking we refer to as ‘The Meerkat’ and we can show you how to ‘Control The Meerkat’ so you can train your dog.
Noise Sensitivity 12th May 2026 19:30 uk time
Owner Directed Aggression WATCH NOW
Separation Related behaviour watch now
Barking at Night - Recording Available Now
Resource Guarding Recording Available Now
Resource Guarding November 2025 RECORDING WATCH NOW
The Control The Meerkat Community
and Learning Empawrium Promise
We are a disability aware organisation that provides a non-judgmental and inclusive safe space for all. With us your dog training struggles and successes are not just understood, but shared, many of our team have also lived with these dogs and we understand what it’s like. You’ll benefit from the experience of other reactive dog owners alongside our teams expert advice, understanding and guidance. We’re here to support you and we can’t wait to meet you and hear your story. We’re confident that once you meet us and see our resources you’ll feel like a weight has been lifted and you’re on your way to helping your dog and making life with them easier.