Pawsitive Dog Behaviour Consultancy

Pawsitive Dog Behaviour Consultancy Natalie specialises in helping reactive and aggressive dogs feel safe, transforming behaviour with a holistic evidence-based approach.

Natalie is a seasoned Holistic Dog Behaviourist specialising in addressing reactivity and aggression issues across all breeds and rescues. With over eighteen years of experience and qualifications at levels five and six and professional accreditation at the highest level with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), Natalie has dedicated her career to helping dogs and

their owners build harmonious relationships. Based in the UK, Natalie offers her expertise online worldwide and in person to dog caregivers and professionals alike. Her journey into the field of dog behaviour began in 2007, with a deep-rooted passion for understanding canine behaviour and helping her first-ever heart dog overcome the behavioural challenges associated with reactivity. This subject has continued to be an obsession all this time. Throughout her career, Natalie has worked with thousands of dogs, including rescues, police dogs, and cases referred by veterinarians and other professionals. Her approach is rooted in applied neuroscience for affective behaviour, focusing on a holistic, force-free, coercion-free, positive-based methodology. Natalie believes in investigating and addressing behavioural issues at their root cause, delving into sleep, nutrition, exercise, socialisation, and freedom from pain and discomfort. By prioritising the emotional wellbeing of companion dogs and their caregivers, she empowers them to navigate life's challenges confidently together, overcoming behavioural issues.

05/06/2026

🛡️ Muzzle training, safety and choice.

Bonnie is a young Labrador showing early signs of reactivity. While it is normal for puppies at this age to overreact, Bonnie shows excessive fear responses around unfamiliar people, which are not typical adolescent responses and show she is not coping. We are introducing a muzzle as part of her reactivity plan. All dogs should be happy to wear one for veterinary procedures. Sessions are short, with Bonnie choosing to place her nose in the container. This keeps handling predictable and reduces stress. We are working with her vet so these skills support veterinary handling and allow potential medical contributors to her reactivity to be investigated. 🐾🌿

✨ Help your reactive dog with the free guide in the link in bio.

03/06/2026

👋 Hand targets, passive handling builds Trust.

Bonnie is a beautiful adolescent Labrador, struggling with reactivity and finding some unfamiliar people a great source of anxiety. Puppy antics can be expected at this age, however Bonnie’s responses are driven by fear and she does not feel safe, even with an amazing family helping her. Hand targets let her move herself into position, which reduces restraint, builds confidence, and keeps interactions relaxed. We are working alongside her vet to make handling easier and to explore potential medical causes of her reactivity. 🐶

✨ Help your reactive dog with the free guide in the link in bio.

31/05/2026

Meet Lucci, the little Pompsky with the biggest heart 💛 After a traumatic start in life, imported as a stud dog and ending up in rescue, he’s finally learning what love, safety, and play really mean. This moment shows his first real play with his family, a huge step for a dog who once lived in survival mode.

His new family are doing an incredible job helping Lucci rebuild confidence and trust. This is proof of what’s possible when a dog is given the chance to heal. 🌿🐾

Get my free reactivity guide in the link in the bio and learn how to start helping your dog today.

It is very important to understand what heat stress can look like in our dogs. This is arguably even more important for ...
29/05/2026

It is very important to understand what heat stress can look like in our dogs.

This is arguably even more important for reactive dogs, because when they are in a high state of stress, they are less able to choose behaviours that help them cool down, such as resting and seeking shade.

I know people can feel angry when they see dogs out on a walk when it is hot, but we shouldn't assume everyone understands the risk. Accurate information matters, so please feel free to share my infographic far and wide.

29/05/2026

Watching a dog start to shed the weight of reactivity is powerful. Seeing Max relaxed and playful without anxiety, overwhelm or hypervigilance, when any handling has been challenging at times and met with defensive behaviour, is incredible. Max is a bite case, and everyday handling such as removing his lead or approaching him in the car had become a nightmare. Through no fault of his family, Max simply did not feel safe in these situations and instinctively became defensive. Thankfully, his family took prudent action and temporarily removed him from the situations he could not cope with while they sought my help, and this is where we are after just a few short weeks.

Huge shout out to Max and his amazing family for their commitment to our six month programme. Your dedication, patience and love are helping Max rediscover who he is beyond reactivity. Watching this transformation is the reason I love what I do.

Start helping your reactive dog today. Free reactivity guide in the first comment.

27/05/2026

Your reactive dog doesn’t need more training, they need to feel safe. 🫶
Trust is built long before the tough moments. ⏳
It grows in the quiet times: when we slow down, notice what they notice, and show them their world matters to us too. 👀
Reactivity is communication, a call for connection because big reactions mean they’re struggling to cope. 📣💛
When we meet them in those quiet moments, side by side, that’s when real teamwork begins. 🤝

Book a free consultation, link in the first comment. 🔗

25/05/2026

This was Bella’s first in-person session. Her family felt anxious about letting her off the lead. We only let a reactive dog off lead when we know they can cope.

This is exactly why I use helper dogs like Alfy. In the clip, Alfy lets Bella initiate and disengage social interaction. He hangs back when she needs more space and time to recover. Alfy does all this with minimal direction from me, allowing me to fully support Bella’s family, especially when they take steps like letting her off lead for the first time.

This is why my holistic approach looks beyond behaviour. When we understand the dog’s emotional state, physical comfort, history, stress load and coping capacity, we can create meaningful, long-term change 🧠🐾

The right assessment and support with a level six qualified behaviourist changes everything for reactive dogs.

Get my free reactivity guide or book a free consultation using the link in my bio 📘

24/05/2026

Kevin is a bite risk during nail clipping because he does not feel safe having his paws touched.

In this client footage, he is learning to use a scratch board as part of his nail care training. This gives us a safer starting point while we build his confidence around handling, rather than forcing paw contact before he is ready.

This is not about avoiding the problem. It is about reducing pressure, protecting safety and creating a route towards nail care that does not rely on restraint, conflict or fear 🐾

This is exactly why my holistic approach looks beyond the behaviour. When we understand the dog’s emotional state, physical comfort, handling history, stress load and coping capacity, we can create safer ways forward 🧠

The right assessment and support with a level six qualified behaviourist changes everything for dogs who struggle with handling.

Get my free reactivity guide or book a free consultation using the link in my bio ✨

22/05/2026

Lilo was extremely lead reactive when we first started working together, and the change in her behaviour has been astounding 🐾

I absolutely love this client recorded footage. Seeing Lilo able to stand and watch cattle, then move away on her own terms without the need for management, is heart warming.

Previously, this situation would have triggered barking and lunging on the lead. Now, fear and anxiety are becoming a thing of the past, replaced with the confidence to navigate the world without needing treats or distractions just to cope with daily life.

This is what a real result looks like.

This is exactly why my holistic approach looks beyond behaviour. When we understand the dog’s emotional state, physical comfort, history, genetics, stress load and coping capacity, we can support meaningful, long-term behaviour change 🧠🐾

The right assessment and support with a level six qualified behaviourist changes everything for reactive dog families.

Get my free reactivity guide or book a free consultation using the link in my bio 📘✨

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