«Safe Paws» a personalised 12-week support programme for fearful and traumatised rescue dogs and the people who love them, with a special focus on Podencos.
When your traumatised rescue dog seems constantly on high alert and nothing you have tried is making a real difference. You've tried training, advice, different methods, dog trainers, veterinarians... and yet the feeling remains: „My dog doesn't trust me and no matter what I do, I can't get through to him.“
Do any of these situations sound familiar?
- Walks feel stressful, tense, or unpredictable
- Your dog freezes, tries to escape, or suddenly reacts defensively
- Everyday situations feel difficult to manage
- You constantly find yourself explaining your dog's behaviour to neighbours, friends, or professionals
- Even small things like setting the table become an ordeal.
- More and more of your life revolves around your dog's fears
And then there's that quiet moment when you find yourself wondering: „What am I doing wrong?“
You have not done too little
You've simply been trying to solve something that cannot be resolved through training alone. A dog living in survival mode cannot truly learn, process, or build trust. not consciously, but out of a Nervous system out, which still perceives danger, Freeze, Flight, or Fight. Not because he doesn't want to, but because he can't help it. And that's precisely why classic approaches don't work. This is exactly where my work comes in.
Why Podencos need a different kind of support
Podencos are not "difficult" dogs. They are highly sensitive dogs with exceptionally responsive nervous systems. What may show up as uncertainty in another dog can already feel like alarm in a Podenco. They absorb more, react more quickly, and often experience the world more intensely. As a result, they need a different kind of support and understanding.
I know this dynamic not only through my work, but through life with my own rescue Podencos.That is why my approach is particularly well suited to these sensitive souls, while remaining equally valuable for other dogs and their humans.
«Safe Paws» - Your path to safety and connection
A personalised 12-week one-to-one programme designed for you and your dog as a team.
Not a standard solution, but a process tailored to where you are right now.
What You'll receive:
✔️ Trauma-informed and systemic support throughout the entire process
✔️ Personalised one-to-one online sessions tailored to your individual situation
✔️ Practical support for the moments when your dog feels overwhelmed
✔️ Greater clarity in everyday life instead of constant uncertainty and guesswork
✔️ Confidence in responding to fear-based behaviours (fight, flight or freeze)
✔️ Support with regulation and stabilisation for both you and your dog, even in challenging situations
✔️ A closer look at nutrition and physical factors that may influence behaviour
✔️ Ongoing guidance between sessions for real-life situations and everyday challenges
✔️ A deeper understanding of your relationship and the dynamics between you and your dog
✔️ Animal communication (Soul Reading)
What can change for you and your dog
I'm not promising you a "perfect" dog.
What I can offer is a path towards:
• Greater clarity instead of helplessness
• Genuine understanding instead of focusing solely on behaviour
• A dog who can gradually begin to feel safe again
• More calm and ease in everyday life
• Trust that takes time to build, but lasts
Your dog begins to realise: The Danger is over! And you begin to feel capable and confident again.
Why I chose this path and why I truly understand it
Then came my rescue dogs, 4 souls, 4 stories, 4 very different expressions of fear. I didn't train them into trust. I didn't try to condition their behaviour. Instead, I learned to understand their nervous systems, listen to their bodies, and respect the impact of trauma. Before I ever asked anything of them, I built a relationship. These dogs became my greatest teachers.
Today, I guide you and your dog along the same path: Away from simply functioning and towards genuine understanding, safety, and connection.
My experience:
- 17 years of personal experience with my own dogs
- 4 traumatised rescue dogs of my own, including 3 Podencos
- Experience with dogs living with disabilities
- Collaboration with animal welfare and rescue organisations
- Supporting many human-dog teams on their journey
Who ist this programme for:
This support may be right for you if you...
- are willing to look not only at your dog, but also at yourself
- want to understand the causes behind behaviour, not just the behaviour itself
- are ready to take responsibility for your journey as a team
- genuinely want to help your dog, rather than simply manage the symptoms
This programme may not be the right fit if You...
- are looking for quick fixes
- are primarily seeking obedience
- expect your dog to simply function
- are not open to exploring the deeper processes behind behaviour and change
«The Guidance Session» your first step
Before we begin, we'll take an honest look at where things stand right now:
• What's your current situation?
• What does your dog need most right now?
• What would be the next meaningful step?
• Is «Safe Paws» fit for you and your dog?
• And just as importantly: do we feel like a good fit for each other?
A 30-minute clarity session
Including a pre-session questionnaire, an honest assessment, and initial insights.
Your investment:
123 € (The fee will be credited towards «Safe Paws» should you decide to continue.)
Your investment in lasting change
Safe paws
A personalised 12-week support programme
3.300 €
(The fee for your "Guidance Session" will be fully credited if you decide to join Safe Paws.)
Limited to a maximum of 3 human-dog teams at a time
«Safe Paws» is not a method. It is a conscious decision for connection, trust, and a different way forward together.