Edinburgh’s #1Holistic Dog Behaviourist
Specialising in rescue dogs from abroad and reactive dog training
Is life with your dog a far cry from what you imagined? Maybe you see other dogs strutting around town and wonder why on earth your dog is just soooo different.
Living in dog friendly Edinburgh, you probably had visions of strolling around the markets, hitting up a local cafe and enjoying long weekend walks – all with your dog by your side.
But instead of living the doggy dream, you might be
Struggling with a dog who overreacts?
Feeling helpless watching your dog who’s scared of everything?
Worried about whether you can help your dog overcome their fears?
No two dogs are the same. And whilst you might find yourself struggling with your rescue dog or outbursts of uncontrollable reactivity – you are not alone.
The Holistic Difference: Behaviour Meets Well-Being
Many owners feel frustrated when standard training methods fail to do much to help their anxious or reactive dog. The truth is, behaviour is rarely just about fixing a training problem.
Behaviour challenges are usually a symptom, reflecting how your dog feels physically.
True behaviour change starts from the inside out.
Alongside personalised behaviour work, every programme is designed to look closely at well-being including
Sleep & Rest Patterns: Ensuring your dog is getting enough restorative sleep to process stress.
Diet & Toileting Habits: Exploring the vital gut-brain connection that frequently fuels reactivity and anxiety.
Functional Movement Assessment: A detailed analysis of your dog’s gait and posture to uncover or rule out hidden pain.
Welcome in confidence
Even if right now that feels like a bit of an impossible dream.
1-2-1 Reactive Dog Training
Our 12 week reactive dog training programme taking your dog from RUUUUFF to UNRUFFLED.
1-2-1 Rescue Dog Training
Taking your rescue dog from fearful to flourishing by helping with confidence and trust.
So you think your dog isn't in pain
A free online course suitable for anyone with a dog.
Local areas covered:
Leith, Cousland, Straiton, Falkirk, Dalkeith, Broxburn, Grangemouth, Edinburgh, Cramond, Portobello, Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh, Penicuik, Tranent, Gorebridge, Kirkliston, Balerno, Linlithgow & Glasgow
Worldwide:
Online Reactive Dog Training Course, Posture and Gait Assessment
Meet your trainer
I’m Suzanne, and this is Flash. Flash was the dog who started it all. I adopted him at aged one and my god was he stubborn! He was 35kgs stubborn.
And so we began our training journey, and I haven’t stopped learning since. Flash went from whirling around on the end of his lead and dragging me everywhere to becoming a fully fledged therapy dog – visiting care homes and bringing joy to many.
I know exactly what it’s like to share your life with a dog who won’t listen, who freaks out, and who delivers you challenges you never dreamed you’d face. And luckily, I now know exactly how to turn it around.
"She understood us"
My Romanian rescue dog, Dexter, had a lot of anxiety and I was feeling overwhelmed. Suzanne was absolutely brilliant – not only did she understand where I was coming from, she, more importantly, understood where Dexter was coming from.
Suzanne has helped him build his confidence and he is now up for lots of adventures (when he first arrived, he would barely leave the house), has friends everywhere, and loves humans and dogs alike.
Suzanne has given us the tools to continue helping him be the awesome Dexter that he truly is.
Lizzie and Dexter
The Behaviour & Wellbeing Report: Uncovering Hidden Pain
When a dog is struggling with intense reactivity, anxiety, or sudden behaviour changes, a standard 15-minute vet check-up rarely provides the full picture. Physical discomfort, gastrointestinal issues, and underlying pain are frequently the silent drivers behind these challenging behaviours.
That is why a critical part of my 1-2-1 programmes includes creating a comprehensive Behaviour and Wellbeing Report for your vet.
By combining data from your dog’s sleep, diet, and toileting habits with a functional movement assessment, we can present a complete, clear picture of how their physical health is impacting their behaviour.
🐾 Want to know why standard check-ups can miss these vital clues? Read the full blog post: Pain and Behaviour: The Hidden Truth – Why a 15 Minute Vet Check Is Not Enough.
behaviour changes ie reactivity
posture changes
reluctant to go for walks or play
depressed or irritable
sound sensitive
altering how they walk, trot or run
licking or chewing joints
moving away from being touched or groomed
Reading your reactive dog
Grab your free guide and discover how to ‘Read’ your dog.
Learning some of your reactive dog’s body language will improve your life together.