Our Story
Sezan and Sue are experts in their field as Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CCAB, CAB). They are full members of the Association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Consultants (FABC). They are registered Clinical Animal Behaviourists with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).
Sezan founded Oz Dogs in 2023 and was delighted to welcome Sue on board soon after, bringing together the expertise of two dedicated dog behaviour specialists. Their complementary skills and backgrounds spanning leadership roles in animal rescue organisations and higher education bring a rich and continually evolving set of insights and skills to the Oz Dogs family.
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About Sezan
Sezan is lead clinician and founder of Oz Dogs. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has worked with universities, animal welfare organisations and owners across the world. She’s passionate about turning evidence-based theory into practical, effective tools for everyday life with dogs.
Sezan holds a BSc (Hons) and MSc (Res) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science from Bristol Veterinary School, where she also completed a three-year Clinical Behaviour Residency. Following her studies, she became Acting Clinical Lead at Langford Animal Behaviour Clinic.
In 2015, Sezan moved into the rescue sector; supporting leading rehoming organisations with dog behaviour assessments, dog training plans, policies, courses and staff training.
Sezan takes a positive and practical approach to dog behaviour modification. She uses a holistic framework to promote optimal mindset, alongside building strong relationship and communication skills between dogs and people - enabling them to navigate potentially stressful situations together with trust and confidence.
Outside of work, Sezan keeps busy building a strong working partnership and training foundations with her young sports dog Remedy the Malinois, and enjoying adventures and fun with Vice the Schipperke.
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About Sue
Sue brings over 20 years of experience in the animal sector, including 7 years in behaviour and welfare education and 5 years in clinical behaviour practice. She is passionate about helping owners build happy, positive relationships with their dogs.
She holds a first-class Honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Bristol Veterinary School, where she went on to complete a Master’s by Research and a PhD in animal welfare.
For the past 7 years, Sue has taught animal behaviour in higher education. She is Senior Lecturer in Clinical Companion Animal Behaviour at Bristol Veterinary School, and Deputy Programme Director for the Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour degree.
With her strong academic background and love of teaching, Sue excels at being ahead of the curve in evidence based practices. She takes great satisfaction in supporting people as they grow in confidence and ability, benefiting not just themselves, but also the animals they care for.
Sue shares life with Brian and Edna, her wire-haired dachshunds, who keep her on her toes. Together, they enjoy a variety of fun dog activities focused on enjoying life to the full and building their bond. At Oz Dogs, Sue supports cases and contributes to monthly strategy and ideas meetings, alongside her ongoing work in education.
We help owners with a wide range of dog behaviour or dog training needs on a 1-1 basis; common examples of things we can help with include dog reactivity, separation anxiety, dog aggression, nervous dogs, dogs showing repetitive behaviours, handling issues and training issues such as recall, loose lead walking and boosting engagement.
What can we help with?
We offer remote dog training and behaviour support to individuals and organisations internationally.
Site visits (you come to us for dog training and behaviour support) take place in Bedminster, South Bristol.
We can also visit you in your home or at another pre-agreed location for dog training and behaviour support. We are dog trainers and behaviourists covering areas in an approximate 1.5hr radius from Bristol including; Bath, Weston Super Mare, Burnham-On-Sea, Bridgwater, Wells, Glastonbury, Thornbury, Yate, Frome, Chippenham, the Mendips, the Forest of Dean, the Cotswolds, the Wye Valley, Newport and Cardiff dog training and behaviour support.
Where can we help?
Helen with ‘Brenna’ the Kerry Blue Terrier
“Highly recommend Oz Dogs. I have a very reactive, anxious girl in certain situations with some dogs. Sezan has been a huge help working with us explaining the likely causes and giving me the tools and confidence to help Brenna remain calm and less anxious.”
