Edinburgh Rescue Dog Training

Take your rescue from fearful to flourishing

When you welcomed in your rescue dog, you may have had a glorious honeymoon period where everything seemed almost perfect!

And then suddenly everything changed… and not in a good way.

The Rescue Dog Honeymoon Period

The rescue dog honeymoon period is entirely normal. If you’ve rescued a dog from Romania, Cypress, Spain, Greece or anywhere overseas, your dog has had a huge upheaval from what was their normal.

This may lead to your rescue dog

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showing signs of aggression, growling, barking, or lunging

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regressing and finding it hard to settle in their new home

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refusing to walk or over-reacting to cars, people, and other dogs

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feeling anxious or scared of things in their environment

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Specialist Training For Rescue Dogs From Abroad

Rescue dogs from abroad are completely different to our UK dogs. Whether street dogs themselves or descendants from street dogs, their genetics and typical behaviours are unique. If you’ve had a dog before, it is incredibly common to feel overwhelmed when traditional methods just don’t make a difference.

Overseas rescue dogs need a tailored approach that goes far beyond traditional training drills. These dogs often carry hidden layers of environmental stress, exhaustion, and physical discomfort that directly fuel reactivity and fear.

That is why reviewing your dog’s complete physical well-being—including sleep, diet, toileting, and movement—is a core part of my approach. By uncovering and addressing the physical root causes of their struggles, we create the healthy, relaxed foundation needed for lasting behaviour change.

Enter my bespoke behaviour and wellbeing programme, developed especially for rescue dogs from abroad.

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The Rescue Dog Training Programme

Rescue dogs need help with confidence and trust, as well as owners who understand them.

Your dog’s new world is miles from what they’re used to, so we need to help your dog blossom in confidence and adapt to their new life with ease.

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5 x 1 hour 121 sessions - Fortnightly appointments.

Our 1-2-1 training sessions in your home and local area will give you a professional by your side, guiding you on how to remedy reactivity and restore calm.

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A bespoke training plan tailored to you and your dog.

Your training programme is tailored completely to you and your dog, so you make meaningful progress with your struggles.

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Easy-to-follow plan of action after each session.

After each session you’ll receive an easy-to-follow plan in plain English, so you know exactly what to focus on over the coming weeks.

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24/7 access to me – your moral support and training guide throughout

You’re never left to figure anything out alone. I’m on hand 24/7 throughout your programme so you can get all the support you need. I’m just a message away.

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A basic movement, posture & gait assessment

It’s not uncommon for reactivity to be accompanied by undiagnosed pain, this assessment will consider whether there are any physical concerns affecting your dog’s behaviour.

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Sleep, Diet and Poops, it's all important

Reviewing your dog’s sleeping habits, diet, and poops can help uncover any imbalances that may be affecting your dog’s behaviour.

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Vet liaison and Report

Your vet will receive a comprehensive and detailed Behaviour and Wellbeing Report, based on the information we uncover together.

This will help ensure any physical or GI concerns are being handled while we work on your dog’s behaviour.

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Private Facebook community with people who UNDERSTAND

Our private community of reactive and rescue dog owners is a wonderful source of support. Connect with people who truly understand you, ask questions, and get unlimited support on your journey.