Natalie works with carers and their dogs who are experiencing anxiety and/or fear based behaviours manifesting as;

Avoidance & Hiding – Dog retreats from people, places, or situations.

Refusal to Walk – Freezing, pancaking, or shutting down outside.

Leash Reactivity – Barking, lunging, or retreating when seeing people, dogs, or other triggers.

Startle Responses – Overreacting to sudden noises, movements, or environmental changes.

Refusing Food in Stressful Situations – Not eating treats or meals in certain places.

Sensitivity to Handling – Flinching, tensing, or avoiding touch (grooming, harnessing, vet care).

Struggling with Visitors – Hiding, barking, urinating or panicking when guests enter the home.

Difficulty with Car Rides – Freezing, whining, shaking, or drooling when approaching or in a vehicle.

Fence or Window Reactivity – Barking at people or dogs outside the home.

Fear of Specific Objects or Surfaces – Avoiding certain textures, stairs, or household items.

Growling, Snapping, or Biting – Defensive responses when feeling threatened.

Hyper vigilance – Always on edge, scanning the environment, unable to relax.

Pacing or Restlessness – Unable to settle, especially in new or overwhelming places.

Shutting Down & Learned Helplessness – Appearing ‘calm’ but actually suppressing responses due to repeated stress.