Canine
Behaviour
Expert in Reactivity & Aggression in Terriers, Hounds, UK & Imported Rescues
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About Natalie
I started my journey with rescue dogs in 2006 at Nottingham Trent University, where I did two degrees with canine-specific modules focused on behaviour…
A Message from Natalie
“Kindness, compassion and time.”
When we are talking about reactivity and aggression, even in the mildest of cases, we have to think about how long it is going to take for you and your dog to change behaviour.
It can be difficult for us to break bad habits and it’s infinitely harder for our dogs, especially in the beginning while we are putting together the behavioural foundations. I will teach you how to communicate with your dog so that they will understand and make better choices. This takes kindness, compassion and time.
I advise that clients work with me for a minimum of three months in order for us to achieve the desired results. When it comes to behaviour training, there is no quick fix. It takes time and patience in order to change your dog’s behaviour for good. I want you to get the most out of our training sessions and enjoy a positive experience throughout. Once the recommended training is completed, you will have a happier and more content dog enabling you to cherish your new relationship together. By putting into practice all of the things you have learned together.
How it works
Step 1
Either book a behaviour assessment and training session so you can get started straight away with helping your dog, get help with this here. Or choose the behaviour programme that suits your needs (Natalie can help you choose). Please book a FREE Consultation call here to get help with this here. We take payment and send you the electronic forms via email to be filled out online.
Step 2
Press submit on the electronic forms to get them back to us, take up to 3 short videos of your dog’s behaviour on your phone which can be sent to Natalie on WhatsApp.
Step 3
Relax and get training through Natalie’s revolutionary, online behaviour consults, in person in Nottingham NG12, or a mixture of both online and in person, depending on what is most suitable for your dog. Combined with regular support through video submission feedback calls, for setting and reviewing training progress.
What happens next
Natalie will send you and your vet a copy of the behaviour assessment, and you will get a fully tailored training plan that you will be working through together on a regular basis within 14 days of the first consult.
Flexi Behaviour Programme
This programme is suitable for issues starting from mild reactivity and aggression cases that can not be resolved through basic training. Helping prevent the development of issues from becoming more serious. Reactivity and aggression issues do not tend to go away on their own. Or more serious reactivity and aggression issues due to the flexible nature of the programme and the ability to add-on behaviour sessions etc as you require them.- WhatsApp and phone support throughout
- Initial 90-minute Behaviour Consultation
- 2 x 60-minute Behaviour Consultation Follow-Ups
- Bespoke Training Plan
- Nutritional and Supplementation Plan
- Liaison with your vet, including communication with your veterinary surgery
- Regular feedback via WhatsApp and phone, for assessment on the short training videos you are submitting
Green Behaviour Programme
This programme is suitable for reactivity cases that have had more time to develop or have been made worse by previous training mistakes (you will never be judged at PDB). Or there is a more complex set of issues that are causing harm to your dog. This package is not suitable for very serious issues.- ***WhatsApp and phone support***
- Initial 90-minute Behaviour Consultation
- Detailed Behaviour Report
- Bespoke Training Plan
- Nutritional and Supplementation Plan
- Liaison with your vet, including communication with your veterinary surgery,
- 2 x 60-minute Behaviour Consultation Following-Up
- Regular feedback via WhatsApp and phone, for assessment on the short training videos you are submitting
Gold Behaviour Programme
This programme is suitable for more serious reactivity and aggression cases, including those dogs that have a complex patchwork of issues that require longer support. As well as bite cases that may be the subject of current or previous court cases. Dogs that have had a long time getting into bad habits will need this longer programme.- ***Whatsapp and phone support***
- Initial 90-minute Behaviour Consultation
- Detailed Behaviour Report
- Bespoke Training Plan
- Nutritional and Supplementation Plan
- Liaison with your vet, including communication with your veterinary surgery
- 5 x 60-minute Behaviour Consultation Follow-Ups
- Regular feedback via WhatsApp and phone, for assessment on the short training videos you are submitting
All behaviour programmes offer behavioural consultations which will take place either on a remote, in-person basis or a mixture of both in-person sessions (held in Nottingham NG12) and remote sessions. This is dependant on what is most suitable for your dog, is not always helpful or appropriate to see a dog in person and Natalie makes a decision based on what will get you the best results. This revolutionary way of training is proven to achieve faster and more effective results. In-person stooge dog sessions are available and held in NG12 at one of the Pawsitive Dog Behaviour venues.
Our Behaviour programmes are tailored to your needs
***PLEASE READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER***
Mentorship Programme for Professionals
Behaviour Case Mentorship Programme
A fantastic opportunity to get specialist help with your reactivity and aggression behaviour cases with Natalie, a leading dog behaviour expert. She has been involved in the mentorship of students and professionals working in the industry since 2015. Natalie has many qualifications, including a foundation and honours degree with a focus on canine behaviour and the canine olfactory system and 14 years of experience working with dogs to overcome severe behaviour issues in various settings, e.g. rescue shelters, kennels, client homes and remotely. Every purchase of this Mentorship hour entitles you to the opportunity to shadow Natalie twice, with her behaviour cases at no charge.
£70
Working with
your Vet
Our veterinary referral form is signed by your vet after they have completed a health check on your dog. The health check will rule out any unseen medical issues that may contribute to your dog’s behaviour. Most vets in the UK are familiar with this system and will be happy to work with you to help your dog.
We are always here to help
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Free Resources
We believe basic, kind, and compassionate training methods should be accessible to everyone and we want to help make that happens by providing free resources to help you deal with basic issues and give you the right start with your new dog. Get your free Puppy Training Handbook!
Online Courses
Can’t get to one of our in-person workshops? Or prefer to learn online in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace? We understand the benefits of online courses and have developed this specialist range of courses to help you learn complex skills and use them in the real world.
Scentwork
Dogs communicate and learn about the world through scent. Their noses are so amazing that we can even apply scentwork to help dogs with issues like reactivity change their behaviour. Find out more about this increasingly popular and fun dog sport here.
