When your dog needs individual attention — one-on-one sessions focused on what they actually need.
Group classes are great for a lot of dogs. But if yours has specific behaviour issues — reactivity, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, or something that's been getting worse — a private consultation lets us focus entirely on what's actually going on.
She'll assess the dog, work out what's driving the behaviour, and give you a plan that works for your specific situation at home.
It's a conversation and a hands-on session — not a lecture. We work with both you and your dog.
The booking form has a field for describing your dog's specific behaviour. The more detail you give, the better prepared Cathy can be before the session.
She'll confirm the time, location, and any preparation needed — and may ask follow-up questions about the dog's history or triggers.
Hands-on work with you and your dog. We explain what we're doing and why, so you can replicate it consistently at home — the practice between sessions is what makes the difference.
Every dog is different. Here are a few examples of the kind of work we do in private sessions.
Extreme leash reactivity toward other dogs. Worked on threshold management and attention exercises — now reliably walks past other dogs without reacting.
Resource guarding around food and toys. Multiple sessions covering management, counter-conditioning and building trust — family can now handle his food safely.
Fear-based barking at strangers. Built confidence gradually through structured exposure — noticeably calmer in public and with visitors to the home.
Most behaviour problems are manageable with the right approach. Cathy and Andrea have worked with a lot of difficult dogs — describe what's going on and they'll take it from there.
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