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Canine Behaviour Consultant

Specialising in Rescue Dogs, Anxiety, Aggression & Reactivity

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My goal is to teach guardians how to train their dogs and to get the most out of their relationship.

"Having spoken to numerous trainers, dog walkers, vets and other ‘experts’ in the dog world, Karolina was the only one who seemed to really understand the issues we were having. She picked up on things others had not, which resulted in a huge behaviour change in our dog. Karolina has a calm and measured approach and she is very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend her!"

Personalised Behaviour Support

I specialise in helping dogs and their humans overcome and prevent behaviour challenges such as aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, and reactivity. My approach focuses on understanding your dog’s needs, building trust, and creating long lasting change. I also support families with everyday skills like calm lead walking, reliable recall, and settling into home life, all through kind, science based methods that strengthen your bond and don't compromise welfare.

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Karolina Dudek,
Canine Behaviour Consultant

I am a level 6 Qualified Canine Behaviour Consultant, offering one to one behaviour and training support online worldwide and in person in Berkshire, helping you understand your dog and work through behavioural challenges with kindness and confidence.

I started studying Dog Behaviour in 2014, but my journey truly began when I adopted my Romanian Rescue Dog; navigating her quirks and anxieties opened my eyes to how emotionally complex dogs are, and inspired me to dedicate my career to helping them feel safe and understood.

Since then, I’ve supported hundreds of dogs and their humans, volunteered with street dogs in Romania, spent five years working at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, and now act as a Canine Behaviour Advisor for two UK based rescue charities. Whether you’re struggling with reactivity, anxiety, or settling a rescue dog, I’m here to support you.

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The Whole Dog Hub is more than just an online membership, it’s your space to truly understand and support your dog as a whole.

Inside, you’ll find practical, easy to follow on demand courses, step by step tutorials and a supportive community, covering everything from training foundations to tackling behaviour struggles like reactivity, anxiety, and frustration.

You’ll also learn how to meet your dog’s breed specific needs so you can be sure you are helping your dog fulfil all of their innate needs.

It’s the perfect blend of knowledge, structure and support.

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What clients say...

"Karolina has been working with my puppy and I for a month now and the differences are really showing. Her patient and consistent training advice and tips are invaluable and she is so enthusiastic and dedicated to her job. I can ask for help or advice any time and she is here for me and my puppy. I can 110% recommend Karolina, my puppy is a rescue and is anxious and reactive but Karolina knows exactly what to do"

Dog training is political but if you don't understand then let me explain why:

The fact that I, a woman who is an immigrant, can drive a car, make my own living, and have an education is all political. The fact that you can watch this video and even have a dog as a pet is political.

Beliefs about dogs and training approaches and practises are really embedded in our beliefs about society as well as some unfortunate myths about dogs as a species.

If you believe that you are somehow better than or have more right to live in a place simply because of the colour of your skin or the place of your birth, are you not also going to be more likely to believe that you have the right to treat animals in any way you want for your own convenience? And that territory comes with training practices which disregard how the animal feels, in favour of compliance and obedience.

We expect dogs to comply with everything we ask, and if they resist then they are disobedient and broken and need fixing.

Humans are being expected to comply, no matter what. And if you disobey or disagree, you might die.

If you would stand up for injustice against animals like dogs then you should all also stand up for injustice against people.

If you aren't aware of what's happening to dogs in places like India or Turkey or Morocco where they are being snatched off the street and killed for no reason other than just existing, then you should research and read about it.

And if you read about it and it frustrates you or disgusts you and makes you want to say or do something, then you should also feel the same way about what is happening to people.

If saying FUCK ICE makes you want to unfollow me...you were never wanted here 👋🏼

Now I will get back to posting about dog stuff 🙂

It's absolutely possible and achievable for your dog to respond to you even if they appear to go deaf after catching an animal scent.

No tools or corrections needed. Just plenty of practice and letting your dog BE A DOG👏🏼👏🏼

Treats and toys are fun. Being able to continue hunting is what your dog reallllly wants. And that's what we can use to teach them to respond to you.

I LOVE teaching dogs to hunt safely. One of my favourite things to work on as a dog trainer and behaviourist.

Your dog isn't being stubborn when they ignore you around wildlife. They are completing an instinctive behaviour sequence. Once you understand that, training makes sense.

If this behaviour has left you feeling stuck and like you've tried everything, my upcoming Predatory Behaviours in Pet Dogs workshop will help put the pieces together. It's coming up on Sunday 22nd February & will be recorded for all hub members 💃🏼

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The biggest mistake I see dog guardians make with their dogs wildlife chasing is putting all the focus on asking their dog to leave it or to attempt to distract their dog.

Don't get me wrong, teaching your dog a solid recall away from wildlife IS crucial and part of the process.

But what these attempts miss is that your dog is biologically hardwired to show some aspects of the predatory sequence. What your dog shows more of will depend a lot on their breed or breed type, and what they most enjoy.

To achieve real calmness around wildlife, you need to learn to work with your dog's prey drive instead of trying to stop or suppress it.

This is exactly what I'll be breaking down in my
🦌Predatory Behaviours in Pet Dogs 🐿️
workshop next month! Exclusive for Whole Dog Hub members, we'll be exploring how the predatory motor sequence influences your dogs behaviours, and how we can work with it (not against it!) to overcome wildlife chasing/reactivity.

👉🏼Sunday 22nd February 19:00 GMT
👉🏼Free for Whole Dog Hub members, check out link in bio or drop a comment below to try it for free 🎉

In a world full of corrections, slip leads and "consequences", consider what it feels like from your dogs point of view.

If your dog is showing a behaviour you don't like/is unsafe, instead of jumping in to immediately "fix" and stop it, take a second to reflect. What would you like your dog to do instead? What does the end goal look like? Once you have the goal in mind: can you try rewarding your dog for doing that behaviour instead?

Say your dog is pulling on lead. Your goal will most likely be...not pulling. Can you reward your dog for walking close to you instead of yanking them back on the lead?

Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg. Behaviour is a product of everything going on inside. For something seemingly simple like lead pulling, the underlying reason *could* be joint or muscular pain, gut pain, fear, anxiety, stress, overstimulation. Those factors have to be addressed, and that's where a good dog behaviourist or behaviour consultant comes in. But in the meantime, instead of making life even harder for yourself and your dog, take some tasty treats and reward the behaviours you want to see more of.

A good behaviourist will also help you set your dog up to succeed. This means setting up the environment so that your dog is likely to do the thing you like. In the case of lead pulling, this might be something super simple like using a longer lead! Dogs walk faster than us and ‼️ need ‼️ to have their nose to the ground to sniff, so using a 1m length lead is not going to suffice.

If you'd like to explore training your dog without corrections, drop me a message and I would love to have a chat 🥰

I created an online training hub with access to guides and tutorials on everything from overcomes behaviour problems to teaching recall and loose lead walking, all without a single correction and using methods that I have tried and perfected over 8+ years. 👉🏼 Comment HUB to try it for free, no pressure to stick around if you don't like it 💕

If you're new here, I'm Karolina 👋🏼 A dog behaviour consultant specialising in rescue dogs, anxious dogs and reactive dogs! 🐾

My favourites and what I would recommend to ALL reactivity clients:

➡️ Y shaped harness (bonus with a handle if you have a big dog). Comment HARNESS to receive a free harness guide.

➡️ A long line; I used to love biothane lines as they're easier to clean, but recently loving a grippy line which doesn't slide out of your hand as easily when wet (I'm using @houndagrips)

➡️A lead sleeve which tells others your dog needs space is always helpful.

➡️A treat pouch (worn off camera) for quick access to delicious treats to reward behaviours like: looking at something and then looking back at you.

Those are my favourites 🫶🏼

What are yours?
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Rescue dog trainer and behaviour consultant/behaviourist specialising in anxious dogs and reactive dogs.

Trainers who don't understand the why behind behaviour will tell you that you need to control your dog, make them obedient, and have your dog 'earn' their freedom.

The truth is, your dog doesn't need to be controlled. They need to be taught and guided into what we deem more socially acceptable choices. The more you try to exert control, the less your dog is able to problem solve and think for themselves.

Good training is not about bubble wrapping your dog: it's giving them the opportunity to make those good choices, and showing them that those choices are worth it. If you put your dog in dangerous and stressful situations, your dogs reacts by being stressed and then you punish them for it, all you're doing is teaching your dog that they can't protect themselves and that you will be the source of further discomfort.

That's not the kind of relationship we should be striving for with our dogs.
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Rescue Dog trainer and behaviour consultant/behaviourist specialising in reactive dogs and anxious dogs.

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Previously: The Positive Canine

Canine Behaviour Consultant

Specialising in Rescue Dogs, Anxiety, Aggression & Reactivity

My goal is to teach guardians how to train their dogs and to get the most out of their relationship.

Personalised Behaviour Support

Comprehensive, Holistic Assessment

Daily Support

Expert Training

Qualified

Evidence Based

Karolina Dudek,
Canine Behaviour Consultant

Whole Dog Hub

Not sure which option is right?

Book Your FREE Discovery Call..

What clients say...

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Canine Behaviour Consultant

Specialising in Rescue Dogs, Anxiety, Aggression & Reactivity

My goal is to teach guardians how to train their dogs and to get the most out of their relationship.

Personalised Behaviour Support

Comprehensive, Holistic Assessment

Daily Support

Expert Training

Qualified

Evidence Based

Karolina Dudek, Canine Behaviour Consultant

Whole Dog Hub

Not sure which option is right?

Book Your FREE Discovery Call..

What clients say...

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Karolina Dudek,
Canine Behaviour Consultant