Meet Our Team.
We are here for both of you.
Ashleigh Dawes
Behaviour Triage Consultant
BSc Animal Bioscience
Grad Dip (Psychology) Candidate
Ashleigh has over 10 years of experience in risk assessment, behaviour rehabilitation and supporting dogs and their owners in home and shelter environments. She has a special interest in adolescent and rescue dogs and triage support for owners.
Meg Bartley
Behaviour Triage Consultant
BFA| Behaviour Rehabilitation Trainer
Meg has over 10 years of experience in canine behaviour rehabilitation and coaching in both private and shelter settings. Meg is incredibly patient with puppies and adolescent dogs and has a special interest in supporting fearful dogs build their confidence.
Emma Jonsson
Behaviour Triage Consultant
BSc (Biology, Brain, Behaviour and Evolution)
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Emma brings over 10 years of experience in dog rehabilitation and behaviour.
She is highly skilled in interpreting canine behaviour and guiding owners toward the most suitable pathway —tailored to each family’s unique needs and capacity.
Dr Findy Wills
Veterinary Behaviour Consultant
BVSc (Hons I)
MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour
PhD Candidate (Psychology)
Dr. Findy is an experienced veterinary behaviour consultant passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney and a Master’s in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on helping owners understand their dog’s behaviour through the lens of relationship and emotional regulation.
Dr Anthea Brennan
Veterinary Behaviour Consultant
BVSc (Hons) MScVSc BSc
Trauma-informed Pet Professional
WSAVA Chronic Pain Certificate
Dr. Anthea is an empathetic behaviour vet with a particular focus on chronic pain and its impact on behavior. In addition to providing private in-home consultations, she leads online behavior courses and contributes her expertise to general practice. Dr. Anthea finds great fulfillment in coaching pet owners to better understand and effectively manage their dogs' behavioral challenges.
What We Do
Our team is here to provide the support you've been looking for.
At Bark and Bite Helpline, we offer a friendly triage telehealth service. Our aim is to provide professional guidance for your dog's behaviour and be your first point of contact for dog behavior challenges.
Our mission
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Give caregivers easy access to helpful information when their dog bites or exhibits challenging behaviors.
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Guide caregivers through immediate first steps and a plan for long-term support.
Our team look forward to being part of you and your dog's support village.
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How It Works
Help is on the way in just 3 easy steps.
Pick the type of Telehealth Triage Session that best suit your needs. Try our Triage Assessment Quiz to find the best fit for you.
Select your session.
Choose a date and time.
Select a time and date that works for your schedule.
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Connect & Talk.
You will receive a Zoom link once your booking is confirmed to access support from wherever you are.
What to Expect after Your Consult
Our team is here to help you continue your support for your dog.
Here are some options we'll explore together during your consultation
Consult summary &
Reference Handouts
After your Triage Consult, you'll receive a detailed report with key management recommendations and next steps tailored to your dog. Plus, our reference handouts will help you put our advice into action.
Ongoing Telehealth sessions
Ongoing Telehealth sessions provide a convenient and effective way to receive continuous guidance for our recommended support plans. Depending on your needs, we offer single sessions or bundled packages.
In-Person Behaviour
Support Packages
Depending on your location and needs, we collaborate with trusted service providers to offer in-home support packages for more personalized and in-depth care for you and your dog.
Experienced. Responsive. Compassionate.
Let Us Be Part of Your Support Team.
1 hr 30 min
1 hr 30 min
