I come to Woluwe-Saint-Pierre itself, but also to Waterloo, Braine-l'Alleud, Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Ohain and Auderghem. If you live further away, an online consultation remains possible, anywhere in Belgium and beyond.
The vast majority of consultations take place at your place, because that is where your dog's behaviors show most naturally. A session on a walk, in Woluwe Park for example, can complement the support in cases of outdoor reactivity.
Some signs should alert you: excessive barking, destructive behavior when you are away, aggression towards other dogs or people, marked anxiety when you leave, or leash reactivity that is hard to manage. If they repeat and intensify over time, it is time to consult. I specialize in these problems and help you understand their origin from the very first session.
As soon as your dog's behavior affects your daily life or that of those around you: fear, aggression, hyperactivity, destructive behavior or difficulty being alone. The earlier the consultation, the faster and more effective the support: don't wait for the situation to get worse before contacting me.
First contact usually happens within 24 to 48 hours. The first consultation at your place is then scheduled according to our availability, often within the following week.
The first phone contact is free. The behavior assessment at your place and the personalized management and training plan are then charged according to a detailed rate card, which I share with you during our first exchanges.
It is not compulsory, but it is sometimes useful: some behavior problems have a medical origin (pain, hormonal disorder, etc.). I am happy to work with your dog's veterinarian, including a veterinary behaviorist if needed, to rule out that possibility before starting behavioral support proper.
Yes, alongside individual sessions, I offer theme walks in small groups, useful for socialization, understanding canine body language and leash walking, among others.
Training and dog behaviorism are two complementary approaches that I practice both. The first lays the foundations of a healthy relationship, before a problem develops. The second comes into play when a problem is already entrenched, to understand its origin and resolve it for the long term.
Professional support lets you move faster and avoid the mistakes that entrench a problem instead of solving it. A positive method, suited to your dog and your daily life, often makes the difference between a situation that improves for good and one that stagnates, or even gets worse.
The most frequent: punishing a behavior, ignoring stress signals, being inconsistent with household rules, overstimulating an anxious dog instead of reassuring him, or waiting too long before consulting. I help you identify the ones that apply to your dog from the very first session.
It is a common situation: a rescue dog often needs time to feel safe. People sometimes refer to the 3-3-3 rule: 3 days to catch his breath, 3 weeks to find his bearings, 3 months to feel truly at home, even if every case is different. Patience and a gradual approach are essential; I help you lay the right foundations from the very first days.
Yes. I support puppies, young dogs, adult dogs and rescue dogs, whatever their age or breed. My positive approach adapts to each dog's temperament and pace.
