Roxanne Fontanarosa Dog Behaviour Consultant

24/05/2026

Frozen kong and pool day for mine today ☀️ 💦

Share which activities you did today to keep your dogs cool during the heat 🥵

22/05/2026

A reminder to keep your dogs safe during the hot weather ☀️ 🥵 🐶

🐾 Walk first thing in the morning or when the sun has gone down.

🐾 Avoid hot paths or walking in full sun and choose shady, grassy areas instead.

🐾 Ensure your dog has access to plenty of water - keep their water bow topped up!

🐾 Dogs most at risk: geriatric dogs, dogs with medical conditions, flat faced breeds, large dogs, dark coloured dogs.

🐾 Provide enrichment and calm training activities at home to make up for reduced physical activity/walks

Missing some walks won’t do any harm to your dog, but heat can!

Dogs Trust Manchester issues advice to keep dogs safe this summer

22/05/2026

Ziggy has been working on feeling more comfortable settling in public spaces, especially places like pubs or outdoor picnic benches where there can be people and dogs moving around unpredictably.

For dogs who feel a little unsure of their surroundings, “just lying down and relaxing” isn’t always easy. If a dog is worried about who or what might approach, staying alert can feel much safer than fully switching off.

So rather than expecting Ziggy to cope in busy environments straight away, we’ve been focusing on setting him up for success:

✨ choosing quieter times
✨ picking seating with more space around him
✨ Advocating for him when people approach
✨ helping him feel safe enough to relax while still being able to observe his surroundings

And he did SO well in our session 🥹

With just a couple of people milling around nearby, Ziggy was already showing us that he is capable of settling calmly and quietly when the environment feels manageable for him.

14/05/2026

Proud to be an Associate member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors - APBC

Having successfully demonstrated that she has met the Knowledge and Understanding requirements for the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB), Roxanne Fontanarosa joins the APBC as an Associate member.

If you have not completed an ABTC-recognised course, find out how you can be assessed via APEL and join us an Associate member too!

https://bit.ly/4u7Bper

05/05/2026

Are you constantly on edge because of your dog’s behaviour?

Do you find yourself starting to dread walking your dog? Scanning the street, avoiding other dogs, or feeling your heart sink when one appears?

Is your dog’s reactivity, guarding, or anxiety leaving you feeling overwhelmed… or even like you’re somehow getting it wrong?

You’re not alone, and more importantly, this can get better.

I work with caring, committed dog owners who are doing their absolute best, but feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure what to try next.

Together, we’ll gently uncover why your dog is struggling and create a plan that actually fits your life so you can stop surviving day to day and start enjoying your dog again.

🐾 11+ years’ hands-on experience
🐾 Degree in Canine Behaviour & Training
🐾 Accredited with APDT UK, PACT & ABTC

No judgement. No harsh methods. Just kind, effective support for both you and your dog.

Because this isn’t just about training dogs, it’s about helping you feel calmer, more confident, and back in control.

If you’re ready for things to feel different, you can find more info or book a free clarity call here:

www.dogtrainingandbehaviourconsultant.co.uk

📧 Or email me: [email protected]

01/05/2026

I’m really pleased to share that I’ve passed the Knowledge & Understanding requirements for the Clinical Animal Behaviourist role with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council 🙌 🎉

To say I’m mega happy and relieved is an understatement!! 😮‍💨

This isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a thorough, evidence-based assessment of knowledge, ethics, and professional standards, something that really matters in an unregulated industry.

For me, it reflects what’s always been important in my work, doing right by the dogs (and other animals!), supporting their humans, and working in a way that is ethical and effective.

I’m not at the finish line just yet. Next comes the practical assessment stage, where my work is evaluated in depth before I can qualify fully as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

But this is a big step, and one I’m genuinely proud of 🥰

Thank you to all of my clients who trust me with their dogs, you’re a huge part of this journey 🫶🏻

24/04/2026

I first met Max before he was officially adopted, when his now family asked me to help them decide if he’d be the right fit. After observing him and how he interacted, it was clear he was going to make an amazing companion 💛

Max is a very excitable boy (life is just VERY exciting when you’re Max 😄), and he was struggling to manage those big feelings. Jumping up and mouthing were his go-to behaviours.

I’m so pleased to say that with some simple changes, kind guidance, and lots of consistency from his lovely family, Max is now much calmer, able to settle, and while he still loves people, he’s able to stop himself jumping up and mouthing. He’s learning to manage his excitement and frustrations more and more every day 🙌

His family have done such a wonderful job of understanding him and supporting him in a way that truly meets his needs 💚

Here’s what they had to say:

"It's so easy to talk with Roxanne about dog's behaviour. Her responses are considered, thoughtful and knowledgeable, she explains the context of what the dog perceives is happening and demonstrates games and skills to help the dog (and the dog parents!) with whatever the behavioural challenge is. I would recommend Roxanne without hesitation."

If you’re struggling with similar behaviours, or just want to better understand your dog, feel free to drop me a message. I’d love to help. ☺️

22/04/2026

DAPHNE 🩷

Here's what Daphne's owner recently said about working with me:

"I would highly recommend for anyone with a nervous or rescue dog. Roxanne is patient and understanding, it's about your dog and where they are at. She takes the time to find out about your dog and then tailors a support package for you.

The one to one sessions are so useful and you get good follow up documents and support. Also great support to you as the owner, encourages and reassures where on right track.

My dog Daphne is a lot more relaxed and confident and while we've still a long way to go we've made good progress with the forst part of training sessions with Roxanne.

The pacing of the training, suggestions and support we've experiences have been excellent." 🥰

When I first met Daphne, she really didn’t enjoy being touched by her human. She was super nervous around unfamiliar people, and completely terrified of her travel crate.

Daphne is a Romanian rescue, so none of this is surprising. Her worries make sense when you consider her past. 😔

But for Daphne, learning to feel safe with handling, meeting new people, and going into her crate is so important. Not just for day-to-day life, but so she can travel to the vets when needed, be examined without fear, and gradually have the chance to explore the world in a way that feels safe for her. Without that support, her world would stay very small, and that can really impact wellbeing.

I’m so happy to say that although Daphne is still very much on her learning journey, things are changing. She’s now happily going into her travel crate, and has even started having little adventures with some doggy pals at daycare (she absolutely loves other dogs!). 🐾

She’s also growing in confidence with hands - choosing to approach, learning that hands bring good things…and discovering that she quite enjoys a good butt scratch too!

If you have a nervous dog that, like Daphne, struggles to trust and becomes worried, please get in touch and we can have a chat about the right approach for you and your dog so that life becomes easier. ❤️

Email: [email protected]

Or visit my website to view services and fees, or to book an enquiry call:

www.dogtrainingandbehaviourconsultant.co.uk

22/04/2026

What a lovely day to explore 🐾💛🧡

Did you and your dog/s manage to enjoy the weather today? 🌞

20/04/2026

LUNA 💕

When Luna first came to me, walks felt overwhelming. Dogs and people were a lot for her, and she’d often become so dysregulated that barking and lunging took over… with no easy way back down.

Fast forward to now, and things look very different.

By working closely together, both in person and through regular check-ins, we focused on what really matters first: helping Luna feel safe. From there, we built the skills she needed to regulate herself, with gentle support from her human.

Now, Luna is able to explore more confidently, without that constant sense of hypervigilance.

When Luna does feel overwhelmed, she can recover. She’ll pause, stop barking much sooner, and choose to move away with her human to reset. That ability to come back down is everything, and Luna continues to make progress - change takes time!

Walks are calmer, more enjoyable, and feel manageable again for both of them. 🥹

Here’s what Luna’s human said:

“Very professional, cares about dogs, and was able to provide excellent help and support to me and my reactive rescue dog. I don’t normally leave reviews but in this case, I have been so impressed I have.

Thank you for all of your help and support, consulting you was the right decision. Thankyou for being patient and non judgemental, you really understand dogs and their owners!”

If you’re walking on eggshells with your dog right now, it doesn’t have to stay that way. Feel free to contact me to discuss your concerns and find out how I can help:

📧: [email protected]

💻: www.dogtrainingandbehaviourconsultant.co.uk