Holistic Dog Support

When we observe dogs closely, it becomes clear that a dog’s life is not made up of isolated actions or individual “problem behaviours.” Instead, it is a continuous sequence of behaviours , unfolding moment by moment. Every pause, glance, pull on the lead, bark, freeze, or disengagement reflects what is happening inside the dog at that precise time. To truly help dogs — especially those struggling with reactivity, anxiety, shutdown, or impulsivity — we need to move beyond aski

How to Keep Training Calm, Effective, and Emotionally Safe Many training problems are not really training problems at all. They are stress problems . Owners often say their dog “knows the command but won’t do it,” shuts down during sessions, becomes overexcited, or reacts unpredictably once distractions appear. In many cases, the dog is not being stubborn or unmotivated — their nervous system is simply overloaded. Training is not just about teaching behaviours. It is also abo

And How to Ground Your Dog Safely Many behaviours that worry owners — barking, lunging, freezing, refusing to move, or becoming overly submissive — are often misunderstood. These reactions are frequently labelled as disobedience, stubbornness, or poor training. In reality, they are usually stress responses  driven by the nervous system. When a dog enters a stress response, they are no longer choosing behaviour rationally. Their body has shifted into survival mode. The role of