Rescue dogs often come with unknown or complex histories. Lack of early socialisation, inconsistent routines, fear or trauma, or even stress in previous environments can contribute to behaviours such as:
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anxiety or fearfulness
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difficulty trusting people
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resource guarding or reactivity
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uncertainty in new environments or routines
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reluctance to accept touch or handling
Why rescue dogs can behave differently
Does your dog need extra support?
Rescue Dog Support is especially helpful if your dog:
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is cautious or slow to trust
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shows signs of fear, stress, or avoidance
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struggles with certain routines or environments
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displays behaviours you don’t fully understand
Even dogs who seem settled can benefit — early support often prevents small uncertainties from becoming bigger challenges.
Why professional support helps
When your dog is overwhelmed, standard training alone is often not yet appropriate. Rescue dogs benefit most from a behaviour‑ informed approach that:
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acknowledges past experiences without judgement
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builds trust gradually through consistency and positive reinforcement
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applies strategies for confidence and safety in daily life
Working with a behaviour specialist can help you interpret your dog’s signals more accurately and apply methods that support emotional stability, not just obedience.
How Rescue Dog Support helps
I focus on trust, security, and practical skills tailored to your dog’s personality and history, including:
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trust and safety
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everyday skills
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socialisation
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managing common challenges such as fear, separation stress, resource sensitivity, or reactivity
This structured, behaviour-informed support helps dogs and owners feel confident, capable, and less overwhelmed.
What Rescue Dog Support is not
Just to be clear:
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It is not a quick-fix or one-size-fits-all training plan.
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It is not about punishment or dominance.
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It is not a replacement for veterinary care or medical advice
It is about understanding your dog, addressing challenges thoughtfully, and building trust step by step.
Rescue Dog Support
CHF 100 per hour
Many rescue dogs have experienced stress, anxiety, or inconsistent socialisation before adoption. Together, we work to help your dog adjust to the new environment and gain confidence in everyday life through structured training and positive reinforcement.
We focus on:
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Building trust
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Basic skills and everyday competence
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Social skills
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Managing behavioural challenge
Includes free travel within 10 km of St. Moritz; additional distance: CHF 0.80/km.
After the first hour, every additional 15 minutes is charged CHF 30.
"Rescue Dog"-Package
CHF 750
Welcoming a new rescue dog brings unique opportunities and challenges. This package supports you in the first stages of integration, helping you understand your dog’s individual needs and providing guidance for a confident start together.
In this package, we work on:
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Introductory meeting (ca. 1 hour) to assess the current situation, clarify expectations, and identify your dog’s needs
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Identifying key focus areas for subsequent training sessions (such as insecurity, missing socialisation, heightened prey drive, or limited touch tolerance)
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Providing training plans
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Three individual coaching sessions (1 hour each)
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One follow-up call or live online session (max. 30 minutes) to review progress
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Three detailed email or WhatsApp follow-ups to address training questions and provide guidance
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Free travel within 10 km of St. Moritz; additional distance: CHF 0.80/km.
As part of the package, up to five additional one-to-one sessions can be booked at CHF 90 per hour.
For online or WhatsApp consultations, the fee is CHF 30 per 15 minutes.