Overseas Rescue Dog Support in Surrey & West Sussex

Training & behaviour support for ex-street dogs adjusting to their new life.

Welcoming an ex-street dog into your life can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely challenging.

Sudden behaviour changes can occur, confusing owners who thought things were going well. Or behavioural issues such as aggression, fear or unexplained anxiety can develop over time, often not responding to traditional dog training methods, leaving owners unsure how to help them.

Here’s the thing: overseas rescue dogs are different. Unlike your friendly neighbourhood golden retriever who was bred to be friendly, these dogs have (usually) been born on the streets & raised by mother nature, whose only focus is survival and safety.

That’s why working with someone who understands overseas rescues and their behaviour is important.

Based in Redhill, Surrey and covering Surrey, West Sussex and Kent, I provide specialist behavioural services for ex-street dogs adjusting to their new life.

Client Testimonials

"We chose Anthony for 1-1 training for our Romanian rescue puppy, Lola. We were first time dog owners and Anthony's calm and no-nonsense approach was really great for helping us through the anxieties which come with that. Anthony had some great suggestions on how to reconfigure our house to help Lola settle into life with 2 slightly timid cats, and his advice on toilet training was a godsend! Lola's gone from a timid dog who wouldn't go into the garden, let alone a walk, to a happy, confident dog."

Clara & Lola / Ex-street Dog

Support at every stage of life with your rescue

Rescue Dog Services

Before Your Rescue Arrives

Preparation

Prepare for the arrival of your rescue with a 2 hour preparation session. Available in-person and online.

New Arrival

Settling In Support

Personalised support and guidance to help new owners introduce their dog to their new life.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Behaviour Support

Training & behaviour support for rescue dogs struggling with aspects of day-to-day life.

Locations Covered

Caterham,
Copthorne,
Coulsdon,
Crawley,
Dorking,
Dormansland,
East Grinstead,
Edenbridge,
Gatwick,
Godstone,
Haywards Heath,
Horley,
Horsham,
Hurst Green,
Leatherhead,
Lingfield
Oxted,
Redhill,
Reigate,
Smallfield,
Tadworth &
Westerham

Don’t see your area listed? Send me a message to find out if I cover your area.

Overseas rescue dog specialist

Hi, I’m Anthony Lennard a fully qualified and experienced dog trainer and behaviourist specialising in working with overseas rescue dogs who are adjusting to their new life. I focus on identifying the root causes of behavioural issues and implementing specific training to address them.

Romanian Rescue Pro Trainer with Meesh Masters (The Dog's Point of View)
Qualified with IMDT, ABTC, PACT & Dynamic Dog
Level 6 qualification in dog behaviour
Vet recommended
Force free and effective approach to dog behavioural issues

Over the years, I’ve worked with many overseas rescue dogs and have come to realise that they are very unique and require a different approach to UK dogs. This has led to me offering specific services dedicated to overseas rescues.

Got questions?

Overseas Rescue Dog FAQs

What makes your approach to overseas rescue dogs different?

Overseas rescue dogs often have very different life experiences to dogs bred and raised in UK homes. Many have lived as free-roaming street dogs, experienced trauma, lacked early socialisation or never lived in a home before arriving in the UK.

Alongside extensive experience working with overseas rescues, I’ve completed specialist training in overseas rescue dog behaviour and continue to work with dogs from a wide range of countries, including Romania, Cyprus, Greece and Spain.

My approach goes beyond simply teaching training exercises. I take the time to understand each dog’s background, emotional state, physical health and individual needs, creating tailored support that helps owners build trust, confidence and a successful life together.

How do I know which programme is right for me?

All training methods are force-free, modern dog training techniques.

What behavioural issues can you help with?

I can help you with reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety and other complex behavioural issues.

If you unsure if I can help you, why not book a free 30 minute guidance call.

My dog has multiple behavioural issues, can you help?

It’s not uncommon for dogs to have multiple behavioural issues and yes, I can help with all of them.

When getting in touch, just let me know what the issues are and I’ll explain how I can help.

What if I need more sessions?

No problem, additional sessions can be purchased when you need them, via your online learning hub.

Where do sessions take place?

The assessment sessions, will take place at your home and in the relevant location for your dog’s behavioural issues.

The follow-up sessions will take place in locations suitable to the issues you need help with.

How often should sessions be?

Honestly, it depends on the behaviour(s) we are working on and the issues we identify during the assessment. You will get a personalised recommendation in your dog’s behaviour plan.

Can you guarantee results?

Unfortunately, no professional behaviourist can or should guarantee results.

Unlike a car, where we can just swap the affected part for a new one, dogs are living and sentient beings with their own emotions that require understanding and respect. What I can promise you is that I will give you and your dog the respect you deserve. I will also give you the most honest and appropriate advice to help you and make lasting behaviour change.

Get In Touch

If you’d like my help with your rescue dog, you can book a free, 30-minute guidance call or send me a message.