Do you have an anxious dog? Or you’re not sure if some of the behaviour they are exhibiting is actually anxiety or something else?
This workshop dives deep into anxiety in dogs, what it is, how to recognise it, and why it’s often mistaken for “bad behaviour.” We’ll explore what’s happening in your dog’s nervous system during anxious moments, and how to respond in ways that help them feel safer and more supported.
Anxiety doesn’t always look like trembling or hiding. Sometimes it’s barking, lunging, or chewing the furniture. Sometimes it’s shutting down completely. You’ll learn how to spot these signs in your dog and understand what’s really going on underneath.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:
- A clear picture of what anxiety-based behaviours look like in dogs and how to identify them in your own
- Insight into the different types of anxiety and how they show up day-to-day
- An understanding of what’s happening in your dog’s nervous system during reactivity or anxiety outbursts
- Practical strategies for supporting an anxious dog so they can feel calmer and more confident
- 5 actionable steps you can start using straight away to help your dog feel safer in the world (and possibly more - there’s a lot you can do!)
- A special section on dog-to-dog reactivity (time permitting)
- A take-home workbook full of ideas, strategies, and insights tailored to your dog’s behaviour
Whether your dog is nervous in new places, reactive to other dogs, or struggles when left alone, you’ll leave this workshop with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to help them thrive. Because when we understand why our dogs behave the way they do, we can finally give them the support they truly need.
PAWSITIVELY PEACEFUL
YOUR HOSTS
Sarah Rutten
The workshop is presented by Sarah Rutten who isn’t just another dog trainer. She’s the straight-talking, myth-busting expert shaking up the industry with science-backed, force-free training that actually makes sense.
Sarah has been featured in Yahoo! Life, The Courier Mail, Better Homes and Gardens, Rover, Australian Dog Lover, and has appeared on 7 News, The Dog Podcast, 4AW Radio, Lifestyle Diaries on Apple TV, and our very own 3SpoiltDogs Podcast.
She is also the best selling author of The Canine Perspective: Using Force-Free Methods to Unleash Your Dog’s Pawtential, a speaker and leading dog training and behaviouralist. She knows her stuff!
You can learn more about Sarah by visiting her website.
Tanya Williams
Tanya Williams, the “Chief Pawson” of 3 Spoilt Dogs in Brisbane, has over 12 years of pet-sitting experience and a lifelong love of dogs. Together with her husband Shayne, she created a boutique home-style haven where oodles and small breeds can feel safe, loved, and completely spoilt. With many of their furry guests arriving with anxiety or behaviour quirks, Tanya takes pride in providing a calm, understanding environment that helps every pup settle in, make friends, and enjoy their pawcation.
EVENT DETAILS
- WHEN: 24th September 2025
- WHERE: Online via ZOOM
- TIME: 6PM to 7PM AEST
- HOW MUCH: $47 + GST