Sonia was highly recommended to me as someone who was incredibly knowledgeable in her field and this proved to be very true. I contacted Sonia and arranged for a one on one consultation for some support with my dog who had developed a fear of the car and was difficult to walk on the lead. As soon as Sonia met my dog and we discussed his ‘quirks’, she identified aspects of his behavior requiring attention that I was not even aware of. She attributed these behaviors to anxiety. Sonia introduced us to the concept of crate training and stationing as a way of creating a safe, calm and orderly environment for him and equipped me with strategies to support him in situations causing his anxiety. By the end of the consultation, he was walking calmly on the lead beside me and jumping into the car.

With continued practice and reinforcement there have been some considerable changes in his behavior on a daily basis. He appears much calmer and happier, we enjoy our walks together and he can now jump in the car and enjoy the ride!

Sonia continues to regularly check in on our progress and is only a text message away for additional support and advice. Thanks to Sonia, I now feel confident that I am doing all the right things to help my boy feel calm and safe and in turn I have a happier dog.