Is your dog lunging, being reactive, barking excessively, or showing signs of separation anxiety?
Sophia is a qualified dog and cat trainer offering in-home consultations available across Randwick, Coogee, Waverley, Queens Park, and Bondi Junction.
Sophia helps people understand their pet’s behaviours
Not only has Sophia have over 10 years of professional experience working as a qualified Veterinary Nurse, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager in Sydney, she is a qualified dog and cat behaviourist.
Is your dog pulling on the lead, or has poor recall?
Sophia can help—conveniently located near Queens Park, book an in-person or Zoom consultation to get the help you need.
What does Sophia the dog behaviourist do?
Why dog parents love training with Sophia.
Common problematic dog behaviours
Pulling on the lead
Lead pulling is when a dog tugs or pulls hard on its leash while walking, instead of walking calmly beside you. This is considered undesired behaviour because it can make walks uncomfortable, difficult to control, and dangerous if the dog is strong or running towards something.
A dog behaviourist helps by teaching both the dog and the owner how to walk calmly on a leash without pulling.
Excessive barking
Excessive barking refers to barking that occurs more frequently or for longer durations than is typical or necessary.
Common reasons for excessive barking in dogs include:
- Attention-seeking
- Boredom or frustration
- Territorial or protective instinct
- Anxiety or fear
- Excitement
- Health issues
A dog behaviourist seeks to understand why a dog barks excessively and put measures in place to address the cause(s).
Reactivity (over-reacts)
When a dog shows signs of reactivity, it means the dog overreacts to certain things in its environment, like other dogs, people, or noises (eg, birds, car exhaust).
Reactivity can be expressed in barking, lunging, growling, or running away when they see or hear something that triggers them.
A dog with reactivity often needs help learning how to stay calm and relaxed in triggering situations and this is where a dog behaviourist can help.
Get a tailored action plan specific to your dog.
Sophia The Dog Behaviourist offers at-home consultations across the Eastern Suburbs area, available Monday to Friday.
