Felix & Fido Animal Behaviour Consulting provides virtual and in-person animal behaviour and welfare consulting services to pet owners and pet care professionals. We are a registered business operating out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Visit our services to learn more about working with us and contact us if you have questions!
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: to improve the lives of companion animals and empower the people that care for them.
Vision: a community where every companion animal is thriving and living in harmony with their caregivers.
Values: Compassion, Quality, Integrity
We care about the welfare of animals and their caregivers and we will bring you solutions that protect the wellbeing of everyone involved. Our methods are grounded in science and best practices in animal behaviour and welfare to bring you quality solutions you can trust. We understand that behaviour change can be hard and we will be there to empower you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What species do you work with?
We love all companion animals, but we specialize in mammals (sorry bird lovers!). We offer services for families with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals and to professionals who work with them! Visit our services page for more info!
What is your training philosophy?
Our services prioritize the wellbeing of the animals and the people who care for them. This means we use the carrot, not the stick, and find ways to motivate our learners using reward-based, force-free strategies. Our consultants are Fear Free Certified and committed to a LIMA training philosophy. Read more about our mission, vision, and values.
Do you offer in-person services?
Yes! All off our listed services can be provided in-person within our primary service area at no extra cost. We have a flat rate surcharge of $10 per visit for services in our secondary service area. Contact us to get more information about travel rates for other locations or consider working with us virtually!
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes! All off our listed services can be provided virtually.
What is your cancellation policy?
We kindly ask that you provide 48 hours notice in advance of any scheduled appointment to cancel with no fee. Late cancellations and no-show appointments will be charged the full service fee.
Meet the Team
Tegan Macdonald
Tegan believes that the key to an enriching life is having the knowledge, skills, and ability to meet your goals, and she created Felix & Fido Animal Behaviour Consulting to help you and the animals you care for do just that.
Tegan is an active community member and life long learner with a strong commitment to excellence. In 2025, she graduated from Virgina Tech with a Master’s degree in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare. She is an honours graduate from the Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC), she is an elite Fear Free Certified Professional – Trainer (FFCP), and is Low-Stress Handling Certified (LSHC‑S). She is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). These organizations require adherence to standards of practice and codes of ethics, which are much needed in this unregulated field.
From 2016-2022, Tegan worked in public service and non-profit management helping organizations and individuals improve their animal behaviour and welfare practices and achieve their goals. She has developed policy and procedure manuals, staff and volunteer training programs, behavioural interventions, and enrichment programs for all variety of companion animals, from dog aggression to guinea pig agility!
Tegan started her career in the physical sciences working in nuclear physics research where she gained a deep appreciation for the sciences. This experience shaped the type of behaviour consultant and animal trainer that she wanted to be and led her to the applied science of animal behaviour and welfare.
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