Look at the whole dog, not just the behaviour.
Life with a dog can feel confusing, especially when the advice you’re getting doesn’t seem to fit. I help you understand your individual dog, figure out what might be shaping how they’re feeling and behaving, and make practical changes to everyday life that work for both of you.
Dogs aren’t broken. Sometimes the conditions they live in need to change.
Things we decide for our dogs, every day
- When they eat
- Where they sleep
- Who they meet
- How far they walk
- What they get to sniff
- Whether they can dig, chew or chase
Our dogs live in a world we’ve built for them. Almost every part of their day is shaped by our choices, not theirs.
So when a dog is struggling, I don’t start by asking how to stop the behaviour. I start by asking what their days actually look like, and whether those days are meeting their physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
Training still has a place, and teaching new skills can make a real difference. It just works best as one part of the picture, alongside a life that supports your dog.
“My job is to help you become a more informed, confident advocate for your dog.”
Someone who understands what they need, and can make good decisions for them long after we’ve finished working together.
Behaviour rarely comes from just one place.
I use Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S. framework as a starting point, so nothing important about your dog gets missed.
Learning
What your dog has learnt so far, from you, from life, and from the things that have worked for them.
Environment
Your home, your routine, the people, the noise and the other animals. Everything your dog lives with each day.
Genetics
What your dog’s ancestors were bred to do, and the itches that still need scratching.
Self
Their health, comfort, age and personality. Pain can sit behind more behaviour than people realise.
Within that, I’ll look at things like rest, movement, feeding, enrichment, access around the house, routines, body language and how you and your dog interact. Then we work out what matters most, and start there.
Lifestyle Assessment & Support
A thorough look at your dog’s everyday life, a plan made for your dog and your household, and support while you put it into practice.
- A detailed questionnaireYour dog’s background, routine, home, health and what’s been happening, so I arrive already understanding a lot.
- An in-home lifestyle assessmentUp to two hours with you and your dog, in the place they spend most of their life.
- A personalised written action planPractical changes in order of priority, written for your dog and your household.
- Two one-hour in-person sessionsIn your home or out on location, depending on your dog’s needs and what we’re working on.
- Two 30-minute online check-insTo talk through how it’s going and adjust the plan where needed.
- Email or text support for the four weeksFor questions as they come up. I reply within 24 hours.
Four stages, shaped around your dog.
Every family goes through the same careful process. What happens within each stage depends on your dog, your home and what you’d like to change.
Questionnaire
Tell me about your dog’s history, routine, health and what’s worrying you.
In-home assessment
I see your dog in their own space, we join the dots together, and you learn training foundations to use straight away.
Your personalised plan
Real insight into why your dog does what they do, with clear priorities for what to focus on first.
Guided implementation
Four weeks of in-person sessions, online check-ins and email or text support while you put it into practice.
My part
- Assess your dog and their everyday life
- Explain what I’m seeing in plain language
- Prioritise what’s likely to matter most
- Write your plan and adjust it as we go
- Flag when a vet check is worth it
Your part
- Fill in the questionnaire openly
- Come ready to learn some new skills
- Try the changes in everyday life
- Tell me what’s working and what isn’t
- Ask questions, even the small ones
Thoughtful guardians who want to understand their dog better.
You don’t need a serious behaviour problem to get something from this. Some people come to me when things feel hard. Others just want to give their dog a better life and aren’t sure where to start.
If your dog has bitten someone, the safest place to start is a veterinary behaviourist. I’m happy to help you find one, and to work alongside them where it makes sense.
Ways to work together.
Most people will get the most from Lifestyle Assessment & Support. The standalone consultation is there if you have a specific question and you’re comfortable putting the advice into practice on your own. Once you’ve finished your assessment, Ongoing Lifestyle Support keeps me in your corner for as long as it’s useful.
Lifestyle Assessment & Support
For when you want a thorough assessment and help putting changes into practice.
- Pre-consultation questionnaire
- In-home assessment, up to two hours
- Personalised written action plan
- Two one-hour in-person sessions, at home or on location
- Two 30-minute online check-ins
- Four weeks of email or text support, with replies within 24 hours
Standalone consultation
Professional advice on a specific question or situation, for guardians happy to carry out recommendations independently.
- In-home or online, whichever suits you
- A written action plan
- A 30-minute online check-in afterwards
Ongoing Lifestyle Support
Continued guidance as you put changes into practice and navigate life with your dog.
Rather than starting over, we build on what we’ve already learnt about you and your dog, adapting your approach as your needs and circumstances change.
- One 60-minute consultation a month, in person or online
- One 30-minute online check-in a month
- Email or text support between appointments, within agreed boundaries
- Review and adjustments to your existing action plan
Best for guardians who value ongoing guidance, need help putting changes in place, or want support as their dog’s needs change.
Available to existing clients after their initial Lifestyle Assessment & Support. Start with one month and continue for as long as it’s useful.
Already a client? Extra online support is available at $75 per 30 minutes.
Payment plans are available. Just ask if splitting the cost would make things easier.
Not sure which suits you? Choose “I’m not sure yet” on the enquiry form and we’ll work it out together. All prices are in Australian dollars.
Hi, I’m Tyler.
I’ve worked with dogs for over nine years, including time as a detector dog handler. Over that time I’ve become less interested in what a dog can be taught to do, and more interested in how they’re experiencing their life.
My work draws on applied ethology, learning theory and a lot of time spent watching dogs in their own homes. I share mine with one dog and two cats, and they remind me daily that progress usually comes from slowing down, not pushing harder.
What I love most is watching a dog who used to just get through the day start to actually enjoy it, and seeing their person relax too.
- Fear Free Certified
- Cert IV Animal Behaviour & Training
- Cooperative Care (CARE-TC)
- Family Dog Mediation
- Aggression in Dogs Master Course
- Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy
- Pet Professional Guild Australia
- IMDT member
I come to you.
Your dog is most themselves at home, so that’s where the assessment happens. I visit families in and around these suburbs in Perth’s north-east.
A little further out? Ask anyway and I’ll let you know if I can come to you.
- Aveley
- Ellenbrook
- Brabham
- Dayton
- Bullsbrook
- & surrounds
Things people often ask.
Can’t see your question here? Send it through with your enquiry and I’ll answer it.
What happens during the in-home assessment?
I’ll already have read your questionnaire, so we can spend our time on what matters. I’ll watch your dog in their usual surroundings, look at things like where they rest, how they move around the house, how meals and routines work, and how you and your dog interact.
We’ll talk a lot. There’s nothing you need to prepare or tidy up, and your dog doesn’t need to “perform”. An ordinary day is exactly what I want to see.
Is this right for my dog’s age or situation?
It’s designed for dogs of any age, breed and background, from new puppies to seniors. Every dog gets the same careful assessment, and the plan is shaped around them.
If something in your dog’s history means another professional is the better first step, I’ll tell you honestly and help you find them.
What happens after I get my plan?
You start putting it into practice. Over the four weeks we have two one-hour in-person sessions and two online check-ins, and you can email or text me with questions in between. If something isn’t working or life gets in the way, we adjust the plan.
What will I need to do?
Most of the change happens in your everyday life, so you’ll be the one making it. That might mean adjusting a routine, changing how part of the house is set up, adding new kinds of enrichment, or practising a skill. I’ll keep the plan realistic for your household and the time you actually have.
Can you guarantee results?
No, and I’d be wary of anyone who does. Dogs are living, feeling animals, and change depends on many things, including health, history and what’s possible in your home. What I can promise is a careful assessment, honest advice and real support while you make changes.
How does the four weeks of support work?
The four weeks starts once you have your plan. It’s the period you have me alongside you, with two one-hour in-person sessions (at home or on location, depending on what your dog needs), two 30-minute online check-ins, and email or text support for questions as they come up. I reply within 24 hours.
It isn’t a deadline for your dog. Some changes settle quickly and others take longer, and that’s normal.
Which service should I choose?
If you want the full picture and help putting changes into place, choose Lifestyle Assessment & Support. If you have one specific question and you’re confident carrying out advice on your own, the standalone consultation may suit you. If you’re unsure, enquire anyway and we’ll talk it through.
What happens when the four weeks are up?
You keep your plan and everything you’ve learnt. If you’d like to keep going, Ongoing Lifestyle Support is $325 a month and includes a monthly consultation, a check-in and support in between. You can also book extra online support at $75 per 30 minutes whenever you need it.
Let’s talk about your dog.
Tell me a little about you and your dog, and which service you’re interested in. It takes about two minutes, there’s no obligation, and I’ll get back to you within one business day.