Family Dog Mediation & Counselling

Family Dog Mediation & Behaviour Counselling

To foster the development of healthy behaviour in their dogs, guardians can discover the unique intelligence of their dogs and celebrate them for who they are while ensuring their canine needs are constantly being met to support overall well-being.

Family dog mediation & behaviour counselling is a branch of work within the umbrella of professional dog training, but it doesn't involve training a dog in the traditional sense. Humans and dogs have lived in a cooperative relationship for roughly 33,000 years, and obedience training has existed only in the last 120 years.

The truth is, dogs don't need to be trained in obedience to live and thrive with humans. Training is for sport, but to live successfully and happily with humans, dogs don't need training; they need to be raised as part of the family. Dogs need to be seen, heard, valued and loved like other family members.

Working with a Family Dog Mediator & Behaviour Counsellor

As a Family Dog Mediator & Integrative Behaviour Counsellor, my approach is much different than a traditional dog trainer's methods. My work isn't about achieving obedience in dogs, but rather about improving the mental health of dogs and their families. Through our sessions, I help guardians learn to lead their dogs with love and become connected partners by understanding, listening, empathizing, building trust, communicating clearly, cooperating through play, and meeting their dogs' needs. Working one-on-one with a family dog mediator & behaviour counsellor is a beautiful way to learn how to support your dog's development and improve their mental health, resilience and confidence.

Family dog mediation & support focuses on improving the physical, mental, and emotional health of dogs and puppies to help their nervous systems return to balance and promote optimal biological function. It encompasses interwoven aspects of behaviourism, applied behaviour analysis, ethology, cognitive-behavioural techniques, neuroscience, positive psychology, relationship psychology, energy sciences, and mindfulness.

Families struggling with various challenges, such as puppy-raising issues, emotional reactivity, anxiety, barking, digging, chewing, pulling on the leash, hyperactive behaviour, impaired sensory integration, difficulties maintaining focus or any other issue that comes up, can get support, guidance and care through our sessions. Although each client and situation is unique, each session is based upon the C.A.N.I.N.E Centred Therapy framework to help dogs with their behaviour from the inside out.

Rates & Info

Expert Support for Every Step of Your Dog’s Journey

Sessions are offered virtually worldwide, ensuring that expert guidance is accessible no matter where you and your dog call home.

Whether you are welcoming a new puppy or navigating the complexities of a dog experiencing severe emotional dysregulation, our support options are designed to meet you exactly where you are. Dog guardianship exists on a spectrum, from teaching foundational life skills to managing intense challenges, and it is my honour to walk alongside you.

The Most Affordable Way to Work Together

The best and most effective way to access my professional guidance is through the Thriving Connections Community on Skool. This tiered approach ensures that whether your concerns are mild or life-altering, you have a safe, evidence-based space to find answers. It is the most consistent way to work with me while gaining the collective wisdom of a supportive peer network.

Our community is equipped to help you navigate a wide range of challenges by moving beyond surface-level obedience to understand the "why" behind the "how."

We provide the resources and expertise to help with:

Reactivity & Dysregulation: Helping your dog stay calm in a busy world.
Separation Anxiety: Building the confidence to be alone without distress.
Aggression & Biting: Navigating safety and addressing the root cause of conflict.
Barking & Distress: Decoding communication and lowering vocal frustration.
Chewing & Property Destruction: Addressing boredom and nervous system arousal.
Puppy & Rescue Foundations: Starting off right with leash skills and recall.

Premium Membership: One-to-One Counselling

For guardians seeking the highest level of care, the Premium Membership integrates our expansive online resources with dedicated one-to-one counselling sessions.

By joining as a Premium member, you aren't just joining a group; you are securing a professional partner to help you heal your dog’s nervous system, build healthy routines of rest and play, and create a plan to prevent re-traumatization. Together, we work to identify your dog’s unique personality type, assess their behavioural expression, and pinpoint the specific triggers leading to dysregulation.

What to Expect in Our Working Alliance

Our goal is to move past "quick fixes" and toward lasting resilience. In our initial session, we will collaborate to:

Understand your concerns and current challenges.
Assess your dog’s current functioning and personality.
Set achievable goals for our partnership.
Begin building the essential skills needed to reach those goals.

Ongoing Support & Follow-Up

Follow-up sessions each month continue to build on these skills, integrating them into your daily life to improve confidence, responsiveness, and happiness. To ensure you never feel lost between appointments, every session includes:

Detailed session notes and handouts.
Video references and tailored homework.
Continuous back-and-forth communication.

Ready to thrive together?

Explore Membership Tiers for Thriving Connections

I believe in providing the most effective and comprehensive support from the moment you join. Whether you are seeking the collective wisdom of our self-paced community or the deep, individualized guidance of a Premium Membership, your journey begins with the tools you need to succeed.

For our Premium members, our work together starts with a dedicated virtual counselling session where we dive deep into your dog's unique needs. To ensure you have a clear roadmap, I utilize detailed visual presentations, charts, and graphics to illustrate the key concepts of my canine counselling theory. This visual approach doesn't just explain the "what"—it shows you the "why," allowing for deeper engagement and a personalized strategy you can implement immediately.

Ready to transform your relationship with your dog? Join Thriving Connections, the most affordable and supportive way to work with Niki Perry, worldwide!

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Get help, from the comfort of your home!

I know you might be hesitant about virtual counselling for your dog's behaviour. Traditionally, dog training was done in person because the focus was on obedience training without a concern for the dog's emotional well-being. It's important to understand that I don't need to see your dog's behaviour to be able to help you!

Benefits of virtual counselling:

We don't risk re-traumatization or triggering damaging distress for your dog
No travel and less stress for you - stay in the comfort of your home
No location barriers for booking - I book virtually with clients all over the world
Faster booking process without the hassle of arranging travel

Let's get started today!

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