Tips from Laura

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Tell me about your dog.

A few questions so I can understand what is going on and point you to the right support. The form grows as you answer, most people finish in about three minutes, and there is no obligation at the end.

Laura kneeling in a meadow near Canterbury, smiling, with a small curly-coated dog beside her

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Read what Laura says

So what happens next? Once you have booked a consultation I will listen without judgement, and we create a space to assess the whole dog and come up with a plan that will work for both of you, to increase your dog's welfare and make your life less stressful.

Your consultation

What do you need help with?

Pick whichever feels closest. Don't worry about choosing "correctly", I will read everything you tell me.

I've got a new puppySettling in, socialisation, biting, sleep and the early months Behaviour and emotional distressDifficult walks, big reactions, fear or worry, a home that won't settle Everyday trainingLoose-lead walking, recall, jumping up, settling, manners Scent workOne-to-one sessions or a six-week class Being left aloneBarking, chewing or distress when you're out, or you can never leave them Something elseNot sure, or it doesn't fit a box. That's fine.

About your dog

The basics help me understand who we are working with.

Dog's name

Age

Sex

Neutered or spayed?

Vaccinations up to date?

Where did your dog come from, and how old were they? A breeder, a rescue, a friend. Roughly how old is fine.

Scent work

Brilliant enrichment for busy brains. Just a couple of things so I can point you at the right format.

Which appeals more?

A classSix weeks, small groupOne-to-oneJust you and your dog

Has your dog done any scent or nose work before? Optional

YesNo

Anything I should know about your dog around other dogs? Classes are small and calm, and this helps me set them up well

What's been happening?

In your own words. There is no judgement here.

What would you most like help with right now? Tick anything that applies

Biting and mouthing Toilet training Being left alone Sleep and nights Socialisation and first walks Jumping up Something else

Is this your first puppy? Optional

YesNo

When does it mostly happen? Tick anything that applies

On walks At home With visitors Around other dogs Around people Around food, toys or spaces When left alone Somewhere else

What would you like to work on? Tick anything that applies

Loose-lead walking Recall Jumping up Settling and calmness Focus around distractions Everyday manners

What is the main thing you would like to change or work on?

How long has this been going on?

What would you love to be different?

Where do things tend to unravel? Optional, tick anything that applies

At home On walks Around other dogs With visitors

Anything your vet has been involved with, or any health issues you know about? Optional

Have you had any training or behaviour help with this before? Optional

One honest question

This never means I won't help. It helps me plan safely.

Has your dog ever put anyone or another dog at risk, or left a mark or injury?

YesNo

Tell me a little about what happened Optional, whatever you feel comfortable sharing

Everyday life

Three little questions I always ask. They tell me a lot.

Can your dog be left at home without you? Optional for scent work

Yes, fairly happilySometimes, it dependsNo, they struggleWe never leave them

Will they settle with a chew or a food toy?

YesSometimesNot really

Where does your dog sleep?

Being left alone

This is an area I care a lot about, and your answers here are exactly what I work from.

How long can your dog currently be left, roughly?

Not at allUnder 15 minutesUp to an hour1 to 3 hoursLonger

What happens when they're left? Tick anything that applies

Barking or howling Destruction or chewing Toileting Pacing or panting They don't settle on camera Not sure, we've never seen

Do you know how they behave when alone, for example from a camera or a neighbour? Optional

YesNo

What are your household's typical work patterns? Optional, e.g. home most days, hybrid, out 9 to 5

Is there a date this needs to be better by? Optional, e.g. a return to the office or a holiday

Nearly done. About you.

Last bit, so I know who I'm talking to and how to reply.

Your name

Phone Optional, if you would rather talk something through

Where are you based? Town or village is fine, so I can check you are within my travel area around Canterbury

Here's what I'd suggest.

Based on what you have told me, this looks like the right place to start. You stay in control, so tick whatever you would like to hear about.

My recommendation

Thank you for being honest earlier. It never changes whether I will help, it just means I plan our first steps safely.

What happens next

You send this to me. Everything you have written comes straight to me, and only me.
I read it properly. I go through every answer before I reply, so we don't waste your time covering old ground.
I reply by email with honest thoughts on the right support, sometimes with a short call to talk it through.
We book in. You will know exactly what the session involves before anything is confirmed.

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