Holistic Dog Behaviour
Your dog isn’t bad or disobedient, it merely has different needs!
I have no interest in teaching your dog obedience cues that serve our human desires, instead I work with cues that support keeping our dog's safe in our human world.
I’m Ashka and I bridge the gap between people and their furry companions, to restore peace and harmony in your home. As a Holistic Trainer, I specialise in dog behaviour. I work in the space of helping owners understand how to best fulfil their dog’s needs, including the importance of advocacy.
When you work with me, you will learn how to read your dog's body language and understand precisely what they are communicating to you.
From this understanding, a relationship of trust and respect will be nurtured as we journey together in creating strong bonds and a more peaceful, balanced relationship.
From our first phone call, I guide you from a place of understanding and compassion. Whether you're struggling with leash pulling, excessive barking, reactivity toward other dogs or separation anxiety, I'm here to lend a helping hand.
The success my clients achieve, stems from my ability to understand dogs on a deeper level and share that understanding with owners. Through a holistic approach, you will achieve lasting results.
I focus on creating a supportive experience for all my clients. I'll work closely with you to understand your lifestyle, routines, and any specific challenges you face. Together, we will establish strategies that fit both your needs and your dog's personality.
I’m not here to judge, I’m here to understand and offer support. You’ve done a great job so far, let’s take the next steps together.
Holistic vs Traditional Approach
The first command I learned as a trainer was sit. It's the basis of traditional dog training as it teaches our dogs to follow our commands and show us respect. It's a flex of control.
When I began learning holistic dog training, I learned that the sit cue was problematic due to the predator/prey position we placed our dogs into, the possible strain it was putting onto dog's limbs, and the removal of choice 'sit' removes from our dogs.
Holistic dog training looks at the dog on a whole. It strives to meet a dog's unique species needs and provide more choice and opportunity for dog's to express who they are. When dogs are trusted and supported to be themselves, fewer behavioural issues arise.
Let me guide you through a better experience of dog guardianship.
Call Ashka on 0451 699 995 to discuss your needs.
Appointments available, at our centre or location of your choice.
Puppy Whispering
3 x 1 Hour Sessions - $350
Over 3 weeks we will explore how you can be the best guardian for your pup and best fulfil their needs. Sessions are one on one and held at your home and various locations.
We dive into how to create a positive environment to support your pup's development as they grow and mature.
You'll learn the physical language of dogs, the key to building strong cues to keep your dog safe, and how to best meet your dog's psychological needs.
We also set up healthy socialisation and habituation activities, the way nature intended.
Adolescent Remedial Sessions
3 x 1 Hour Sessions - $550
If your pup is a little older and you're needing help with emerging behaviours, these individual sessions are for you!
I work with the foundations you have in place to create balanced behaviours, built around my pillars of creating a balanced dog.
Nutrition, Physique, Mind and Love.
You'll LOVE the results and new found bond you and your dog will achieve!
Behaviour Sessions
4 x 1 Hour Sessions $850
Behaviour issues stem from a misunderstanding between canine and human communication and a mismatch in social practices. This can be expressed through lead reactivity, fear response, separation anxiety, resource guarding, even toileting issues.
Let me help you to create the connection between you and your dog and restore a calm relationship with mutual trust and understanding.
Call Ashka on 0451 699 995 to discuss your needs.