Specialist Dog Behaviour & Wellbeing Support In Plymouth
Helping you understand your dog and transform behaviour, without fear or force
Welcome to Shaping Dogs
If your dog’s behaviour feels overwhelming, whether it’s reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or simply not feeling like the dog you know and love, I’m here to help. I specialise in force-free, evidence-based dog behaviour support that looks deeper than the surface. By combining expert behaviour modification with a keen eye for subtle pain, movement issues, and emotional wellbeing, I help you understand the whole picture behind your dog’s actions. From gait analysis and personalised training plans to tailored fitness and enrichment guidance, my approach is designed to transform behaviour without fear or force, so you and your dog can enjoy life together with confidence and trust.
*Based in Plymouth – Local & Online Support Available!
Dog Behaviour & Wellbeing Services
Behaviour Support
A comprehensive one-to-one behaviour transformation programme for dogs displaying reactivity, anxiety, aggression, handling issues, or other challenging behaviours.
What’s included
In-depth assessment (history, environment, movement and posture observation)
Personalised behaviour plan
Support to advocate with vets if needed
Coaching sessions to build new skills
Ongoing email/video feedback
Resources for enrichment and wellbeing
Who it’s for:
People who want sustainable, ethical behaviour change.
Movement & Posture
A standalone canine gait and posture assessment to help identify subtle gait changes, postural shifts, or muscle asymmetry that could indicate pain or contribute to behaviour challenges.
Ideal for:
Dogs showing unexplained reactivity or reluctance to be handled
Working/sporting dogs needing performance checks
Any dog showing mobility changes
What’s included:
Visual and video gait analysis
Written summary report (for owners and optionally for the vet)
Recommendations for next steps
Who it’s for:
Any dog owner wanting clarity about their dog’s movement and comfort.
Fitness & Wellbeing
A proactive canine conditioning & wellness-focused service to help dogs of all ages stay strong and comfortable.
Great for:
Working/sports dogs needing balanced conditioning
Young dogs whose owners want to prevent issues
Senior dogs who need to improve muscle strength
Reduce injury risk & early pain detection
Great alternative to walks for dogs with behaviour struggles
What’s included:
Initial consultation & goals assessment
Personalised home exercise plan
Video demonstrations or in-person coaching
Progress reviews and plan updates
Who it’s for:
Committed dog guardians who want to invest in proactive health and happiness.
“The service Tracey provides, and the help she has given Cooper over time has given him a much better quality of life as he starts his double figure life. Highly recommend is still so short of the way I actually feel knowing I have my best friend back wanting to do things with me again, and I’m forever thankful that somebody actually cares about my dog instead of fobbing me off”