UnderDogs Retreat

The retreat for special furs.
My offer is aimed at people with dog(s) who want to improve their relationship with their dog and overcome behavioral problems in a relaxed atmosphere.

Have you tried everything? Trainers, methods, techniques? But nothing has really helped?
Your dog still pulls on the leash, barks and doesn't listen to you?
My name is Reija and I support people with their dogs who have tried everything and accompany them successfully into a relaxed everyday life. I will show you how to build a trusting relationship with your dog and overcome behavioral problems.
I am a certified Trust Technique Practitioner for dogs and horses, dog behavioral therapist and psychological counselor. I support people with dogs who suffer from anxiety, trauma or aggression and accompany animal shelters and animal welfare organizations.

Your dog
- pulls on the lead
- destroys your favorite shoes
- does not like to be left alone
- does not like strangers
- shows aggressive behavior
- is from a foreign animal shelter
- is a former street dog
- suffers from fear
- is traumatized
- barks
- chases

Have you been to various trainers but no one has really been able to help you?
Do you feel misunderstood, sad, frustrated and helpless?

The first piece of good news: your dog doesn't want to annoy you.
He wants to tell you something.
Your dog feels the same as you do.
He doesn't feel comfortable in his fur and he is expressing this.

The second piece of good news is that this can be changed.
But not with the usual textbook training.
It takes time, patience and love - and a lot of understanding and knowledge about the behavior, communication and body language of our best friend.
You will learn all of this in this retreat.

There are numerous hotels, guesthouses, guest rooms, AirBnB or gites in the surrounding area, close to the city or relaxed in the countryside. Dogs are usually welcome.
I will be happy to help you find suitable accommodation.

We will take a closer look at your relationship and your dog's behavioral abnormalities and find and establish solutions suitable for everyday life within the 5 days.
With the help of the Trust Technique, a relaxation technique for humans and animals, we will reduce stress levels and calm down in a relaxed environment.
I will show you how to create a peaceful and nurturing state in which your dog feels safe and secure and can relax.
In this state of calm and relaxation, it is possible to overcome trauma and blockages and to learn and process new things.
Old behavioral patterns can be overcome and new behavior is strengthened.

I will also help you to understand your dog's body language and behavior so that you can support him independently at all times. We can also observe my pack of 8 dogs at my place. In this way you will not only learn to understand your dog, but also all the other dogs and you can protect your dog from unpleasant encounters if necessary.
Your dog will learn to trust you and your bond will be strengthened in the long term.
Everything you learn with your dog here, you will also be able to apply successfully at home.
The 5 days are individually tailored to your needs.

What my customers say:

"Our week together has given us a much finer and more sensitive view of our dog, his needs and his behavior. But also of ourselves, our actions and our own progress in dealing with the little whirlwind. With this knowledge, we can now respond much better to stressful situations and his behavior. Learning with him without being frustrated... We can trust in a stable human-dog bond, a security that only became clear to us through your view from the outside."
Mel and Cooper

"The time with Reija definitely helped me to gain some insights. That Mila is already doing very well and that I can simply bring in more calm, even in hectic everyday life. She can bark calmly to warn me. The long lead has also helped us a lot. We now travel by train a lot and she does it really well.
I particularly liked the fact that we gave Mila a lot of freedom to see what she needed. Observing her in this way and gaining more understanding for her anxious situations has calmed me down a lot and I think the relationship between Mila and me has become much more relaxed thanks to this.
I would recommend it for anyone who still needs help in everyday life, we often just get in our own way and a dog is very sensitive and picks up on everything. However, dogs have a completely different language with each other. So anyone who wants to treat themselves to some time out with their dog and gain new insights through intensive observation." Enrico and Mila

Can I arrive by public transportation?
Unfortunately only to a limited extent. We have no local public transport here. So if you want to discover the country or get to the various meeting points, you will need a car.
There is a train station in Perigueux and an airport in Bordeaux and Bergerac.