Holistic dog behaviour support for overseas rescues
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Arriving in a new home is undoubtedly a stressful experience for any dog. If they have come to you as a puppy, they may be experiencing separation from their mother and littermates for the very first time. If they have come through foster, they have left a familiar home environment, with all the smells, sounds and people that come with it. And if they have joined you directly from overseas, this may be their first time away from kennels in many months.
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Overseas rescue dogs have often endured a highly stressful journey to the UK, and living indoors could be a totally new experience for them.
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Whether you are looking to help your new companion settle during their first days with you, or find yourself dealing with an unexpected behaviour, I am here to support you as you help your dog adapt to their new life.
Post-Adoption Counselling & Behaviour Support
Monthly
support
A shoulder to lean on as you navigate life with your four-legged friend.
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This monthly package provides you with ongoing support, with the option to renew for as many months as you need.
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This may be particularly useful to new owners, who would like ongoing support as they help their dog adjust to a new environment, without the commitment of a longer term programme.
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Depending on your dog's needs, we may consider:
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Creating a safe space
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Confidence building
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Introductions to members of the household
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Housetraining
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Separation training: First steps​
Monthly support includes:
Initial questionnaire & discovery call
Video analysis
Remote consultation/ 60 mins
Summary and resources sent by email
1 x 60 follow up consultation
(2 weeks after the initial consultation)
2 x check ins + video analysis
(fortnightly)
Email support in interim
£199
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Follow up sessions
£45/ hr
Online consultations
Remote consultations work particularly well for overseas rescue dogs that are reactive or anxious in the presence of strangers. They get to remain in a familiar setting, without the additional stress of an unfamiliar person in their space.
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Following the completion of an initial inquiry form, I will contact you to book in a free discovery call at a time that suits you. This will be a chance for me to gather more information about your dog and the behaviours you would like to address. I will then ask you to complete a behaviour questionnaire and to send me a series of videos, that will be reviewed prior to our consultation taking place. This helps ensure I am prepared in advance of the consultation.
It's important to remember that there are no quick fixes when it comes to ethical, long-term behaviour modification, as dogs are complex sentient beings, with their own emotions, individual learning and past experiences, and these all shape the way in which they behave. Longer-term packages usually achieve the best results, offering you and your dog ongoing support as you learn from one another.
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​​There will need to be commitment from everyone in the home, as your dog will require consistency in order to build trust. If multiple members of the family would like to be present, this is always encouraged.
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If I do not feel that what I offer is the best option for you and your dog, I will direct you where possible to a suitable behaviour consultant in your area.​​​​
The 8 week
plan
​For many rescued dogs, their past environment is all they have known.
As they adapt to their new life they may exhibit behaviours, such as:
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Separation related distress
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Reactive behaviour on-lead
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Fearfulness towards dogs or people
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Noise sensitivity
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Hyperactivity
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Excessive barking
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Through a holistic approach, we will consider internal and external factors influencing behaviour, before putting together a plan to help your dog.
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Longer term programmes usually see the best results, particularly if your dog is showing signs of fear, anxiety, reactivity or separation related distress.
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Weekly check ins ensure you have ongoing support.
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This 8 week package includes:
Initial questionnaire and discovery call
Video analysis
Remote consultation/ 60 mins
Summary and resources sent by email
3 x 60 minute follow up consultations
4 x check ins + video analysis
(fortnightly)
Email support in the interim
£375
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Follow up sessions
£45/ hr
Single session
support
Overseas rescue dogs can behave very differently to UK dogs, and you may find yourself concerned or confused by some unexpected behaviour.
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During this 60 minute remote consultation we will look at what you've observed and what your dog is trying to tell you. This will not provide you with a detailed roadmap- it is an opportunity to talk through your thoughts and concerns, and to gain a better understanding of your canine companion. I will follow up our consultation with a summary and resources by email.
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Initial questionnaire and
discovery call
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Video analysis
60 minute remote consultation
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Summary and resources by email
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1 x complementary check in
£75
Follow up sessions
£45/ hr
