About Me

Stephanie Monk : BSc (Hons)Animal Behaviour and Welfare , ISCP.Dip.Canine.Nutrition

Hello! I’m Steph and I am the face of C&S Animal Behaviour and Training. I spend all my time with my three wonderful sighthounds, two mischievous cats and three fun ponies. I know how hard it can be to try and find a suitable behaviourists and trainer, and hope to be that person for you. I focus on dogs and cats and the problems you face with them. All the training I use is up to date, science based and most importantly kind!

I am a massive lover of animals having been around them all my life. I have focused on a career with them since a young age. My behaviour journey started at zoo’s and I have volunteered at several zoo’s for three years, and helped train big cats like tigers, to tiny marmosets!

After finishing my degree in 2016 at Anglia Ruskin University, I managed to get out of retail and started to work at one of the countries leading animal charities, where I have been for the last nine years. I have worked with complex behaviours in all breeds of dogs and aided them on their journey in finding there forever home. This job really cemented that I wanted to work in behaviour so, I volunteered at a cattery to further my knowledge in cats and their behaviours to help their families live peacefully with their feline friends.

Not long after working in the rescue, I discovered how much of an impact diet can have on behaviour and medical ailments. In 2019, I dived into a Canine Nutrition diploma with the ISCP and was awarded a merit. I focus mainly on the RAW diet but can help owners with any diet advice where possible.

My goal is for you to have the best relationship possibly with your furry friend and I strongly believe that a solid relationship starts out with an understanding with what your pet needs from you in every part of their life, while also fitting that around your busy life.