Living With a Dog Experiencing Big Emotions

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Living with a dog experiencing fear, phobias, or aggression can feel overwhelming. Caregivers are often exhausted and unsure where to turn, especially when daily life becomes stressful or unpredictable. My work is grounded in compassion, welfare science, and a deep respect for the emotional lives of dogs.

I specialise in supporting dogs with fear based and aggression related behaviours. These dogs are often misunderstood or dismissed, when in reality they are experiencing overwhelm and distress. My role is to help you understand your dog is perspective, reduce pressure on the whole household, and create a clear, supportive path forward.

I work closely with veterinary teams to ensure your dog’s behavioural care is informed by health, pain, genetics, and the wider environment.

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Veterinary Behaviourist Collaboration

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I accept referrals from Veterinary Behaviourists and provide written updates or referral letters when required for your General Practice Vet or Veterinary Behaviourist. This ensures your dog’s behavioural care is supported by a collaborative, professional team who understand the relationship between health, pain, genetics, and behaviour.

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Behaviours I Work With:

I specialise in supporting dogs and their caregivers when aggressive or fear-based behaviours manifest, including:

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• On lead fear, frustration, and reactive responses

• Generalised anxiety and ongoing fearfulness

• Resource guarding and conflict around valued items or spaces

• Inter-dog tension or aggression within the household or multi-dog homes

• Predatory responses towards wildlife or fast movement

• Herding behaviours directed at bikes, cars, people, cats, or children

• Fear of unfamiliar people or pressure on walks

• Worry or protective responses towards visitors in the home

• Stress and fear around veterinary care

• Difficulties with canine communication or social interactions

• Behaviour linked to pain, discomfort, or underlying health issues

• Preparing safely for the arrival of a baby

• Supporting children and dogs living together safely

 

 

Training Philosophy

 

​My approach is ethical and rewards based, using modern, science informed methods that support learning and emotional safety. Sessions are designed to be enjoyable for both you and your dog, while helping you understand your dog’s perspective and create an environment where they feel secure, supported, and able to learn.

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Fees and What to Expect

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Initial Consultation – In Your Home

 

$195.00

Concession card holders and students receive ten percent off full price bookings.

Your initial consultation is a calm and structured visit in your home. I have clear protocols in place so everyone feels safe, supported, and prepared. Before I arrive, you will receive guidance on how to set up the environment and what to have ready, ensuring the session is as comfortable as possible for your dog and your family.

During the consultation we will:

• explore your dog’s history, daily life, health, and environment

• review behaviour concerns in context

• complete a behaviour questionnaire together

• identify the emotional needs driving your dog’s behaviour

• discuss realistic next steps for you and your dog

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After the session, you will receive a comprehensive written behaviour guide to support you through your dog’s behavioural journey.
Communication with your General Practice Vet or Veterinary Behaviourist is included, along with regular progress updates.
You will also receive ongoing support between sessions via text, email, and phone.

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Ongoing Sessions

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• 30 minutes with dogs and 10 min recap: $90.00

• Additional qualified IMDT trainer (for leash reactivity and helper-dog work): $35.00
  When appropriate and if your dog is comfortable, I may work directly with your dog during sessions. This creates opportunities for calm, supported practice and helps progress learning while reducing pressure on you and your family.

• You will continue to receive phone support, emailed resources, and regular updates for your veterinary team. Every session builds on your dog’s behavioural plan so progress feels achievable and predictable.