Behaviour Modification for Dogs in York

Holistic Help for Complex Behaviour

When behaviour feels difficult, The Poochie People helps you understand what may be driving it and create a plan that fits the dog in front of you.

When a dog is anxious, fearful, or reacting strongly, simple tips often are not enough.

Behaviour challenges can be shaped by many things, including past experiences, stress, pain, movement, nutrition, environment, routine, and the way a dog feels in their body and their world.

Nicola's behaviour modification work starts with a deep assessment so your plan is built around the full picture, not just the behaviour that shows up on the surface.

Who This Is For

Behaviour modification may be a good fit if your dog is struggling with:

• Anxiety
• Fears or phobias
• Complex behaviour challenges
• Big feelings around everyday life
• Behaviour that has not improved with previous support
• Situations where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next

What's Included

• Free 20-minute discovery call
• Initial consultation and written plan
• A holistic review of your dog's needs, history, routine, and environment
• Gait and posture assessment
• Bespoke behaviour support based on the root of the challenge
• Follow-up sessions available for continued guidance

Start With a Discovery Call

Tell Nicola what is going on and what support you are looking for.

Deep-Dive Assessment

Nicola looks at your dog's behaviour in context, including factors such as nutrition, gait, posture, and home environment.

Create the Plan

You will receive practical, achievable steps designed around your dog and your household.

"We can’t praise Nicola enough. She listened to all our worries, understood Max’s anxiety, and explained clearly what we needed to do. We trust her 100%."

— Lynn O’Neill

"Nicola really listened and gave me invaluable tools to help with my dog’s behaviour on walks. I felt supported throughout and never pressured into booking more sessions."

— Alana Littler

"Nic has been compassionate, kind, knowledgeable, and full of helpful ideas. She gave us a clear plan of action when things felt stressful."

— Ruth Knight