Behaviour support for anxious, aging and sensitive dogs.
Specialised support for dogs with complex behavioural needs
whether due to aging, illness, injury or behavioural issues.
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As dogs move into their later years, their behaviour changes. You might notice restlessness, anxiety, vocalising, pacing, confusion, clinginess, or withdrawal. I offer gentle, relationship-based support for:
Cognitive changes (like Canine Cognitive Dysfunction)
Sensory loss (sight, hearing, mobility)
Behaviour shifts related to aging, injury and illness.
End-of-life support
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Compassionate behaviour support for dogs who are:
Recovering from surgery or injury.
Living with chronic pain or mobility limitations.
Managing long-term conditions that affect energy, stamina, or movement.
Differently-abled, anxious or fearful.
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Not every dog thrives on traditional walks, and thats ok.
Behaviour and lifestyle support for dogs who can’t walk, don’t want to walk, or find walking distressing including senior dogs, dogs in recovery, and those struggling with fear, anxiety and stress.
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When dog walks are a challenge whether it be due to age, illness, injury or behavioural issue one of the first things I address with a client is car travel.
A dog who is comfortable in the car opens up many opportunities, without it we are limited.
Given some car rides are simply unavoidable for vet visits…it’s an essential and often overlooked piece of the puzzle.
Natalie is an accredited dog trainer, certified Fear Free dog behaviour professional and Family Dog Mediator® with over a decade of experience working with canine caregivers and their dogs.
Natalie works from a welfare-first and relationship centred perspective to support everyday dog guardians to build safer, more connected relationships with their dogs through understanding, compassion, and practical support.
Natalie has developed a special interest in senior dog care and, behaviour and lifestyle support for dogs who can’t walk, don’t want to walk, or find walking distressing including senior dogs, dogs in recovery, and those struggling with fear, anxiety and stress.
Throughout her time working with all kinds of dogs Natalie continually observed that the way we walk our dogs is not working for many of them (or us!) contributing to both mental, physical and developmental behavioural problems particularly reactivity and aggression.
Natalie runs a private practice that provides both in person and online training and support to dog carers Australia wide navigating these issues.
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How we work together
We’ll start with a thorough behaviour consultation held either in-person or online where we’ll explore your dog’s history, daily life, and what might be contributing to their current struggles.
From there, you’ll receive a personalised care plan, and we’ll reconnect two weeks later for a follow-up session to adjust the plan as needed and check in on how things are progressing with the option of either a 3 month or 6 month support program for weekly support.
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We’ll explore in detail what’s going on for you and your dog and start to piece together what interventions are needed.
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A follow-up consult allows us to adjust the plan, as needed and check in on how things are progressing. Whats working, what’s not, and what’s needed.
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After your follow-up, choose a service tailored to your needs.
Schedule an initial consultation with Natalie so you can
finally have a plan that supports you and your dog.
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Step 1: Initial Behaviour Consultation
To begin with, I offer an initial session online. That’s intentional, and it’s actually a really important part of how I work.Online gives us the space to focus and talk things through properly, without the pressure of someone new in your dog’s space. For most dogs (and humans!), that makes the process less stressful and a lot more helpful.
In our 90min initial session, we’ll take time to:
– Unpack what’s been happening and what you’re seeing
– Talk about your dog’s world and what might be influencing their behaviour
– Explore small changes you can make straight away
– Make a plan that supports both of youIf we decide together that in-person support would be helpful after that, we can absolutely talk about what that might look like.
Includes:
✔ A 90-minute online session ($220+gst)
✔ In-depth, custom guidance based on your dog and your situation
✔ Clarity on what’s really going on beneath the surface of their behaviour ✔ Tangible next steps you can apply right away
✔ 14 days of email or What’s App message support where you can ask questions and receive realtime feedback.*Suitable for dogs at any life stage.
If you've been dealing with established behavioural issues or feel like you're in a crisis, follow up sessions are recommended as these situations often require intensive support and some longer term detective work.
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Step 2: Follow Up Consultation
A follow-up consult allows us to adjust the plan to your evolving needs, and check in on how things are progressing.
We'll also discuss ongoing support options.Includes:
✔ Choose either a 60-minute online session ($220+gst) or a 90-minute F2F ($295+gst+0.50c/per km out of service area)
✔ Additional guidance and resources
✔ 14 days of email or What’s App message for continued support -
Step 3: Ongoing Support Plan
For those who want to have continued support implementing their individualised plan on an ongoing basis whilst learning more about their dog’s behaviour so they can support them better and be the best caregivers ever!Includes:
✔ Choose either a 3-Month Package (6 × 45-min sessions every 2 weeks) $1080+gst ($180 per session) or a 6-Month Package (12 x 45-min sessions every 2 weeks) $1980+gst ($165 per session)
✔ Between session support via email/what’s app, video reviews, progress notes and resources.
✔ Sessions are 1:1 and tailored (not group classes).*Payment plans available