Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Experts in Worthing
Pet-Professionals has been a trusted provider of professional pet care services in Sussex since 2009. Founded by Jo and Sarah, our team of over 20 qualified professionals combines 35+ years of industry experience with certifications from leading institutions like the Animal Behaviour Training Council and International Canine Behaviourists. We offer a comprehensive range of services including dog walking, home boarding, behavioural training, and mobile veterinary support, tailored to meet individual pet needs. Our team maintains annual continuing professional development and holds specialist qualifications in canine massage, reiki, and cooperative care.Recognised as top three dog trainers in Worthing and Brighton for seven consecutive years, we prioritise compassionate care and evidence-based training methods. We collaborate with veterinary practices to provide holistic pet wellness solutions, operating across the South Coast from Littlehampton to Brighton and throughout Sussex. Our services accommodate flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, with emergency support available when required.
Services
Dog walking
Home boarding
Pet taxi
Animal behaviour
Mobile clinic
Puppy training
Pet sitting
Canine massage
First aid courses
Grooming services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We combine 35+ years of combined experience with specialist animal behaviour qualifications
- Our team maintains annual continuing professional development across multiple disciplines
- Offering tailored pet care solutions from puppy pre-school to advanced behaviour modification
- Recognised as top three dog trainers in Worthing and Brighton for seven consecutive years
- Collaborating with veterinary practices for comprehensive holistic pet wellness programs
Associations and certifications
- Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC)
- International Canine Behaviourists (ICB)
- Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT)
- Kids Around Dogs (KAD)
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Thoroughly spoilt
Amazing support
Fantastic service
Services
Dog walking
Our dog walking service provides professional exercise and socialisation for dogs in Worthing and surrounding areas. Available as group or private walks, our insured team completes specialist training in safe group handling and behaviour management. Walks are tailored to individual needs with flexible scheduling options including evenings and weekends, ensuring pets receive appropriate physical and mental stimulation while owners maintain busy schedules.
Home boarding
Pet-Professionals offers licensed home boarding services providing a 'home from home' experience for dogs. Pets receive individual attention, daily walks, and regular updates with picture messages. Our exclusive use option ensures sole focus on single pets while maintaining strict safety standards with insured, first aid trained caregivers across our Sussex-wide network.
Animal behaviour
Specialist animal behaviour services address canine and feline issues including reactivity, separation anxiety, and inappropriate toileting. Our qualified behaviourists hold academic credentials from Southampton University and industry certifications, offering home visits for tailored modification plans that have successfully transformed pet behaviour across Sussex for over a decade.
Mobile clinic
The mobile pet clinic provides essential healthcare services at client residences, including nail clipping, gland emptying, and matted fur removal. Staffed by qualified veterinary nurses, this service reduces stress for pets requiring routine care, with home visit fees applying in addition to treatment charges across the South Coast service area.
Puppy pre-school
Our virtual puppy pre-school programme supports unvaccinated puppies aged 8-12 weeks with essential early development. The four-week course includes live sessions, training videos, and 24/7 behaviourist support through WhatsApp, focusing on socialisation, basic commands, and household harmony techniques to establish positive lifelong behaviours in young dogs.
People
Joanna Sutherland
Business Founder & Owner
Certified animal behaviourist and veterinary nurse with over 35 years' experience specialising in canine and feline behaviour modification. Leads mobile clinic services while developing training protocols that have earned industry recognition for Pet-Professionals' seven consecutive top trainer awards.
Sarah Treagus
Business Founder & Owner
ABTC-registered animal behaviourist and puppy school tutor with advanced canine studies qualifications. Oversees training programmes and adolescent dog classes while managing strategic operations for the 20+ member team across Sussex.
Sarah Wattie
Team Member
Qualified canine behaviourist and trainer with specialist credentials in cooperative care and adolescent dog development. Conducts behaviour modification sessions and leads four-week adolescent training courses in Sompting, combining practical instruction with theoretical understanding.
Nicola
Team Member
Specialist in canine massage and reiki therapy with demonstrated success in treating anxiety-related behaviours through holistic methods. Developed the WEBB (Whole Energy Body Balance) programme that has improved mobility and emotional wellbeing in senior and injured dogs across the region.
Ruth
Team Member
Experienced dog walker and pet taxi coordinator with additional qualifications in veterinary nursing. Manages transportation logistics while providing home boarding services, maintaining consistent five-star client feedback for reliability and compassionate care standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover for pet services?
We serve Worthing, Goring, Ferring, Angmering, Clapham, Rustington, Littlehampton, Lancing, Steyning, Bramber, Shoreham, Southwick, Portslade, Hove, Brighton and all Sussex areas for behaviour services.
Are your team members qualified and insured?
All staff hold industry-recognised qualifications from ABTC, ICB and veterinary nursing programmes, with annual CPD updates. Full insurance coverage and pet first aid training maintained across our 20+ member team.
Do you offer puppy training classes?
Yes, we provide virtual puppy pre-school (8-12 weeks) and in-person Puppy School classes (12-20 weeks) in Worthing and Hove, following Gwen Bailey's ABTC-registered curriculum with six-week structured programmes.
How can I book pet boarding services?
Contact boarding coordinator Hayley at 07975 979600 for availability. Options include standard boarding (£15-£35 depending on duration), two dogs from same household (£55), and exclusive use (£50 additional fee).
What specialises in animal behaviour modification?
Our certified behaviourists address reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding and feline behavioural issues through home consultations. Programmes combine positive reinforcement with scientific understanding of animal psychology, achieving proven results over 14 years of practice.
