If you care for a dog struggling with fearful, shy, reactive, or aggressive behaviours, you have come to the right place for one-on-one support based on ethical, effective and welfare first approaches to help you become more effective in the rehabilitation and training for you and your vulnerable dog.
Natalie works with dogs and their guardians 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.
Hypervigilance – Always on edge, scanning the environment, unable to relax.
Self-Soothing Through Repetitive Behaviours – Excessive licking, chewing, or tail-chasing.
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.
Natalie also provides tailored training and behaviour support for;
Injured/Unwell Dogs - Learning ways to fulfil and stimulate a dog post surgery when exercise is restricted and difficult.
Senior Dogs - Support in managing cognitive decline in your dog through mental stimulation training exercises, keeping seniors mentally engaged and physically active.
Small Dogs - There are certain safety, equipment, and training hacks that can help you improve behaviour and reduce stress in your tiny dog. Natalie is a small dog lover and advocate and is passionate about helping people reach their full potential with their small breed dogs, who can often be overlooked and misunderstood.
FAQs
Do we need to meet in person?
Natalie would be delighted to meet you and your dog in person but its not essential. Sessions can be conducted over Zoom or a mixture of both depending on you and your dog’s requirements.
How much does it cost?
Sessions start at $220+gst, with packages available for ongoing support. Each session is tailored to your dog’s unique needs, focusing on small, thoughtful changes that add up to big differences.
If you're unsure where to start, let's have a quick chat—I’m happy to guide you toward the best option for your situation.
What if I can’t afford private training but would like professional guidance and support?
I’m committed to adapting my offering to ensure that the services remain accessible and valuable. I am currently working on building a resource to cater to your varied needs thats affordable and flexible.
This will become available in the near future.