Overseas rescue dog settling in support
Helping Your Rescue Dog Settle Into Their New Home
Based in Redhill, Surrey and covering surrounding areas.
Usually when I work with an overseas rescue, it’s after problems have already started to appear. Barking at every little noise, unpredictable behaviour around people, reacting strongly to other dogs or simply seeming fearful of the world. Owners are left wondering what went wrong & more importantly how to make things better.
In those early weeks, it’s not just the dogs that struggle. Owners often feel unsure whether to comfort or ignore certain behaviours, worried about making things worse, or confused by conflicting advice. Even simple routines can feel daunting without clear guidance.
That repeated experience made me realise that owners need clear support from the very beginning.
That’s why I created the Settling In Program — to give you one trusted source of guidance during those crucial first days. It helps prevent common issues from escalating, supports your dog at their pace & gives you the confidence to know you’re doing the right thing.
Settling In Client Review
“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
How it works
Settling In Programme
This programme is designed for overseas rescue dogs and their owners navigate the crucial settling in period. It’s built on the below 3 principles.
Problem Prevention
We focus on reducing the likelihood of problems occurring by
Early Intervention
We address issues as they arise, instead of them becoming established behavioural issues.
Realistic Expectations
I'll help you understand what to expect from your rescue dog and how to respond.
Phase 01
Decompression & Safety
The first stage is all about helping your new rescue settle into their new home. We focuses helping them feel safe, building important routines and establishing a bond with them.
- Initial 2 hour session
- Pain assessment
- Personalised decompression plan
- Detailed settling in guide
- Follow-up settling-in call
Phase 02
Foundation Skills & Early Exposures
Once your dog has settled in and is truly relaxed, we begin teaching them important skills needed to navigate day-to-day life and carefully start exposing them to daily situations.
- 2 x 1 Hour training sessions
- How to train your rescue guide
- Guides on exposure, stress and body language
- Personalised exposure plan based on your life
- In-between session support
Phase 03
Confidence & Resilience
The final stage is about helping your dog navigate more complex situations, building resilience and ironing our any quirky behaviours that can occur with overseas rescues.
- 2 x 1 Hour training sessions
- Training in busier locations
- Navigating dog to dog interactions
- Detailed guide on building resilience
- In-between session support
Is This Programme Right For You?
The Settling In Programme is for you if...
- You’ve recently adopted (or are about to adopt) an overseas rescue dog and want to get things right from the start
- You want to prevent behaviour problems, not wait until they develop
- You’re looking for a structured, step-by-step plan rather than figuring things out alone
- You want to work with a dog trainer and behaviourist who has experience with overseas rescue dogs
Programme Pricing
Settling-in Programme
A structured programme helping owners during the settling-in period with their new rescue.-
6 Structured Training Sessions
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Pain Assessment
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Personalised Settling-in Plan
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Guides on living with your rescue
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In-between Session Support
You can choose how to pay at checkout, including monthly instalments.
How to get started
01
Book Your Call
The first step is to schedule a free, 30 minute discovery call so we can discuss your dog’s behaviour and see if we’re a good fit.
02
Sign Up
If we think we’ll work well together, you’ll be sent a signup link, where you can choose how to pay and then get access to you learning hub.
03
Get Started
In your learning hub, you’ll be guided through how to prepare for the assessment & shown what evidence to gather.
Areas Covered
- Caterham
- Copthorne
- Coulsdon
- Crawley
- Dorking
- Dormansland
- East Grinstead
- Edenbridge
- Gatwick
- Godstone
- Haywards Heath
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can we start the Settling In programme?
You can start the Settling In programme from the moment your rescue arrives up until 3 months after their arrival. Feel free to book a free discovery call to find out more.
What are the benefits of the Settling In programme?
The main benefit of the Settling In Programme, is that we can prevent a lot of issues from occurring and becoming bigger problems that are harder to undo.
Another benefit is that you’ll be working with an experienced behaviourist who has worked with lots of rescues – meaning you can trust the advice I’ll give you.
Why do you assess for underlying pain as part of the programme?
Most behavioural issues are directly caused or made worse by underlying pain. Spotting underlying pain is notoriously difficult in UK dogs and it’s even harder for ex-street dogs. As part of this programme, we try to identify underlying pain in a proactive manner so it can be treated (if required) before it becomes a problem.
What if I need more sessions?
If you need them, additional sessions can be purchased at a slightly discounted rate.
Would you like help settling in your new rescue dog?
The first step is to book a free, no-pressure, 30 minute discovery call we so we can discuss your rescue dog’s behaviour.