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Romanian Rescue Support
Settling In Programme
Helping owners navigate the first months with their new rescue dog. Based in Redhill, Surrey and covering surrounding areas.
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Welcoming a street dog into your home can be both exciting & overwhelming
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.
"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
Programme Breakdown
What's Included & Price
Settling In, is a 1:1 support programme for owners who have recently welcome an overseas (or UK) rescue dog into their life. It's designed to make this challenging time less stressful and to minimise the changes of things going wrong.
2 Hour Initial Session
The first session is 2 hours & usually takes place in your home. During this session, we'll deal with any issues you're currently experiencing, discuss your goals/needs & begin any relevant training.
Follow-up Training Sessions
Follow-up training sessions are included & are there to help you implement your plan & tackle any issues as they arise.
Online Learning Hub
Manage everything related to your dog training from your phone! Book sessions, access homework and training guides.
Step by Step Guides
After every session, you'll receive access to step by step training guides with video demonstrations.
Additional Learning
As you progress through the programme, you'll receive access to additional guides on body language, stress, resilience and more.
Pain Assessment
It's not uncommon that overseas street dogs carry underlying pain or medical issues that are easy to miss due to their stress levels. As part of this program, we carry out an assessment to make sure any underlying issues are treated appropriately.
In-between Session Support
When you need it, WhatsApp/email support is available before, during and after our time working together.
Personalised Settling In Plan
After our first session, you'll receive a personalised settling in plan to help you & your rescue dog adjust to life together.
Private Community
Join our private community and meet other dog owners, get access to events and free discussions.
Exclusive Discounts
You'll get access to special discounts on selected dog products and additional services.
Settling In - Level 1
£400
Perfect for dogs that need help with 1 or 2 things.
Includes:
2 Hour initial session
Pain assessment
2 x 1 Hour follow-up session
Settling In - Level 2
£550
Perfect for dogs that need help with multiple things.
Includes:
2 Hour initial assessment
Pain assessment
4 x 1 Hour follow-up session
Frequently Asked Questions
The Settling In programme is available in; Banstead, Caterham, Coulsdon, Copthorne, Crawley, Dorking, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Epsom, Godstone, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Leatherhead, Lingfield, Oxted, Redhill, Reigate, Smallfield, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Warlingham & Westerham.
The Settling In programme is for owners who have recently welcomed an overseas rescue dog into their life and want support to help make this difficult time less stressful for everyone.
This programme is perfect for owners who want to be proactive rather than reactive and want to work with an experienced behaviourist.
All the training methods and recommendations are force-free and take into account the unique behaviour that overseas rescues display and are designed to achieve long lasting results.
If you want more sessions, you are able to purchase additional sessions (at a discounted rate) via the learning hub.
You can start the Settling In programme from the moment your rescue arrives up until 6 months after their arrival. Feel free to book a free discovery call to find out more.
The main benefit of the Settling In programme is that instead of following conflicting advice from the internet and winging it, you get to work directly with a qualified behaviourist who has worked with hundreds of overseas rescue dogs.
This means you can trust the advice given and if you’re not sure about anything, I am just a text message away!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.