Who is Doghouse Sessions?

About Natalie Moore
Certified Family Dog Mediator® | Fear Free Certified Professional | Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support
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Natalie is an accredited dog trainer, certified Family Dog Mediator®, and trauma-informed dog behaviour professional with over a decade of experience working with canine caregivers and their dogs.

Natalie works from a welfare-first, relationship centred perspective to support everyday dog guardians to build more connected relationships with their dogs through understanding, compassion, and practical support.

Natalie’s work is informed and greatly influenced by industry leaders Sarah Fisher (Animal Centred Education), Suzanne Clothier (Relationship Centred Training), Andrew Hale (Dog Centred Care) and Kim Brophey (Family Dog Mediator, L.E.G.S.® model creator).

Natalie is trained in the L.E.G.S.® applied ethology model, which honours the whole dog (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self) and is experienced in canine mental health and welfare-focused interventions.

Click here to read more about L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® 

Natalie has developed a special interest in senior dog behaviour and care and lifestyle support for dogs who can’t walk or find walking distressing including senior dogs, dogs in recovery, and those struggling with fear, anxiety and stress.

Natalie runs a private practice that provides both in person and online support to dog carers Australia wide.

Follow along @doghousesessions.com.au

Training and Certifications

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator®
    L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course

  • Certificate III in Dog Behaviour & Training
    National Dog Trainers Federation Australia

  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare Course
    University of Edinburgh

  • Master Aggression Certified
    Aggression in Dogs Master Course with Michael Shikashio, CDBC

  • Fear Free Certified Professional
    Fear Free Pets

  • Trauma-Informed Pet Professional
    Animal Behaviour Kent

  • Member of the Pet Professional Guild
    Positive reinforcement and force-free certified professionals

  • Member of Canine Arthritis Management

  • Member of International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care

Continued Education

  • Animal Centered Education (ACE) webinar: Understanding Dog Needs and How to Do Freework with Sarah Fisher (2023)
    The Grisha Stewart Academy

  • Wagging Through Life: Veterinary Behaviour Case Analysis & Neurobiology for Every Life Stage webcast series (2024)
    Hosted by Dr Chris Pachel, Dr Kathy Murphy, and Dr E’lise Christensen

  • Senior Dog Enrichment Plans: Accommodations & Adaptations (2025)
    IAABC Foundation

  • The Power of the Distracted Mind webinar with Dr Amber Batson & Dr Beatriz Monteiro
    Canine Arthritis Management Chronic Pain Symposium (2025)

  • Ageing Gracefully: Update on Canine and Feline Cognititve Dysfunction Syndrome webinar (2025)
    Fear Free Pets

  • Fear Free Trainers Partnering with Veterinary Professionals Program (2025)
    Fear Free Pets

  • Supporting the Canine Ageing Brain: Understanding Neurological Changes to Enhance Senior Dog Cognitive Health webinar with Dr Kathy Murphy (2025)
    The Grisha Stewart Academy

  • Owner-Based Screening Tools for Canine Cognitive Decline webinar (2025)
    Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians

  • Exercising the Brain: A Look at Activity Types and Behaviour in the Dog webinar with Dr Amber Batson (2025)
    The Brain and Behaviour Academy

  • Canine Clues for Pain and Discomfort: 4-Week Virtual Coaching on Pain Detection and Management for Professionals (2025)

  • Sounds Scary: Understanding and Helping Dogs with Sound Sensitivities and Phobias masterclass with Dr Amber Batson (2026)
    Nordic Dog Trainer