Question 1

What makes 1-1 dog coaching different from other dog training?

Accepted Answer

1-1 dog coaching is personalized, trauma-informed support tailored specifically to your dog's unique situation. We don't use force or control — we focus on nervous system regulation and building trust. Unlike traditional dog training, our dog rehabilitation approach addresses the root causes of dog reactivity, dog anxiety, and dog barking. We work at your pace, address your specific challenges, and provide deeper, ongoing support. This is about healing your dog's nervous system, not just training.

Question 2

What if my dog is severely reactive or has dog lunging issues?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly what I specialise in. Severe dog reactivity, dog lunging, dog barking, trauma responses, complex cases — these are my specialty. 1-1 dog coaching allows me to create a customised dog rehabilitation plan for your dog's specific triggers and nervous system state. We address the root nervous system dysregulation causing the reactivity. We start where your dog is and work from there.

Question 3

What's included in the £550 dog rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

The full dog coaching program includes: Initial nervous system assessment and mapping, customised dog rehabilitation plan addressing dog reactivity and anxiety, 5 x 1-1 coaching sessions over 5 weeks, ongoing support between sessions, access to resources and exercises for nervous system regulation, progress tracking, and ongoing guidance. We work together as a team to heal your dog's nervous system and transform dog barking, lunging, and reactivity.

Question 4

What is a Free Clarity Call for dog coaching?

Accepted Answer

Your free Clarity Call is a 20-minute chat where we get to know each other and discuss your dog's specific challenges—whether it's dog reactivity, dog anxiety, dog barking, dog lunging, or other behavioral issues. We'll discuss your concerns, what you're experiencing with your dog, and whether 1-1 dog coaching and our dog rehabilitation approach is the right fit for you. It's relaxed, no pressure, and no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what's possible for your dog's nervous system.

Question 5

What if I'm not sure if dog coaching is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Book your free Clarity Call. We'll talk about your dog's dog reactivity, dog anxiety, or other behavioral challenges, your concerns, and whether 1-1 dog coaching and dog rehabilitation is the right fit. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation about what's possible for your dog's nervous system.

Question 6

What happens after my Clarity Call for dog coaching?

Accepted Answer

After your Clarity Call, if you'd like to proceed, we'll schedule your Assessment. This is a deeper session where I map your dog's nervous system, identify specific triggers causing dog reactivity or dog anxiety, and create a personalized dog rehabilitation plan. The Assessment fee is deducted from your dog coaching program cost if you proceed.

Question 7

How long does dog coaching and dog rehabilitation take?

Accepted Answer

The 5-week dog coaching program is designed to create significant nervous system shifts and address dog reactivity, dog anxiety, and dog barking. Most dogs show noticeable improvement within this timeframe, but we work at your dog's pace. We'll discuss your dog's situation during your Clarity Call and give you a realistic timeline for nervous system regulation and behavioral change.

Question 8

Will my dog's dog reactivity and dog anxiety ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Healing isn't about erasing what happened. It's about your dog learning to regulate their nervous system even when triggered. Through dog rehabilitation and nervous system regulation work, most dogs improve dramatically — many go from barely manageable dog barking and lunging to genuinely calm and confident. Our dog coaching approach focuses on progress, not perfection.

Question 9

What if my dog's dog reactivity doesn't improve with coaching?

Accepted Answer

I'm committed to your success. If we're not seeing progress in addressing dog reactivity, dog anxiety, or dog barking after the initial phase, we reassess and adjust the dog rehabilitation plan. Your satisfaction matters to me. I don't give up on you or your dog's nervous system healing.

Question 10

Do you work with all dogs, rescue dogs, and all breeds?

Accepted Answer

I work with all dogs — all ages, all breeds, all backgrounds. Whether your dog is a rescue dog with unknown history, a young dog with early dog anxiety, or a senior dog with new dog reactivity and barking — we can help. Our dog rehabilitation and dog coaching approach works for all dogs experiencing nervous system dysregulation.

Question 11

What if I live far away? Do you offer online dog coaching?

Accepted Answer

We offer both in-person dog coaching (for local clients in South Tyneside) and online dog coaching via Zoom. Your Assessment and dog rehabilitation sessions can be done online or in-person. Online dog coaching works beautifully — I can see your dog's behavior, guide you through exercises to address dog reactivity and dog anxiety, and support your dog's nervous system healing from anywhere.

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