Roxanne Fontanarosa Dog Behaviour Consultant

16/10/2026

Nothing beats chilling with a totally relaxed, snoozy dog on a cold, wet Friday afternoon ☔️ 🐾

Need to get up soon 😩

06/10/2026

Nano's journey: from anxious and reactive to more confident and relaxed

When Nano first came to me, his fears and anxieties were having a real impact on everyday life.

He was nervous around certain people, particularly men or those wearing hats or dark clothing, and walks had become stressful. His owners were constantly watching for triggers, and they didn't yet feel confident giving him off-lead freedom.

He was also sensitive to noises and changes at home, such as moving furniture, home improvements or even getting the ironing board out.

Together we focused on understanding how Nano was feeling and what was driving his behaviour, rather than simply trying to stop the reactions. Using ethical, reward-based training, we worked on building his confidence, helping him cope with difficult situations.

And the change has been lovely to see!

Nano is now much more relaxed and focused on walks. Instead of immediately reacting when something worries him, he's increasingly checking in with his owner, who can then give him the support and space he needs.

He's also much more settled at home and can choose to take himself somewhere quiet if he feels overwhelmed.

Nano is no longer the generally worried and anxious dog he once was.

There may still be moments when something concerns him, but overall he's a much calmer, happier and more confident dog. His owners can enjoy their walks together again.

His doggy daycare team have noticed the difference too and have commented on how much more settled he is there. 🥰

A few words from Nano's owner:

“Working with Roxanne was a really positive experience. It was easy to discuss the issues I was having with my dog Nano. He had developed quite a lot of anxiety over the past couple of years which was worrying and had taken the pleasure out of walks as I watched him constantly for a reaction to quite a few triggers.

Roxanne helped me fine tune some of the skills I already had and add to them to address the things that caused the anxiety. Nano is now a lot more relaxed and focused when on walks, making it more pleasurable.

I would strongly recommend using Roxanne’s knowledge in helping your dog deal with negative issues to be more relaxed and happier.”

If your dog is struggling with anxiety, nervousness or reactivity, please feel free to arrange a complimentary 15-minute clarity call to discuss how I can support you.

https://dogtrainingandbehaviourconsultant.as.me/?appointmentType=71280617

📍 Dog behaviour and training support across Oldham & all of Greater Manchester.

01/10/2026

Today I joined the Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm/DAB/Device/Online team to talk about dogs….my favourite topic! 😄

We discussed:

Animal welfare
Training methods
Using rewards to reinforce behaviour
Building professional relationships with vets and other stakeholders
Industry regulation
My why story - (why I’m a behaviourist and trainer)

I even had some lovely questions from listeners to answer 🥰

01/10/2026

I’ll be talking all things dog behaviour and training on Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm/DAB/Device/Online today between 10am and 12pm.

Tune in! 📻

26/09/2026

I’m a finalist in the Pet Industry Business Awards for the Dog Trainer/ Behaviourist in Oldham category 🤩

Please vote for me via the below link…it would mean the world to me. 🤞

https://vote.piba.co.uk/vote/roxanne-fontanarosa-dog-trainer-oldham

16/09/2026

What makes dog behaviour change successful?

When your dog is struggling with their behaviour, it's completely understandable to want things to change quickly.

But behaviour change isn't usually about finding a quick fix or getting your dog to simply "stop" doing something.

There are lots of things that can influence progress - from understanding how your dog is feeling, to setting realistic expectations, being consistent, communicating openly and working together with the people supporting your dog.

And if you're considering working with a behaviourist, knowing what good behaviour support should look like can be just as important.

I've written a new blog exploring some of the things that can give dogs the best chance of making meaningful, lasting progress, whether you're already working with a behaviour professional or you're just starting to think about getting some help.

If your dog's behaviour has been leaving you feeling stuck, frustrated or unsure what to do next, you might find it useful.

Discover what can help your dog make lasting behaviour changes, from understanding their needs to working with a behaviourist. Support across Greater Manchester.

12/09/2026

Me little mate 🥹 🐾

Max has been learning:

⭐️ to settle at home when clients are visiting
⭐️ to walk nicely on the lead and focus rather than barking and lunging towards dogs

He was blooming brilliant 💪🏻👏

12/09/2026

How cute is little Luna! 🥰

In this week’s session we worked on:

⭐️ desensitisation to noise and movement
⭐️ settle at home with visitors
⭐️ building confidence on walks

I was very proud of her - she responded well and showed some great progress.

All of the prior foundation training, learning, management and veterinary support has helped Luna to be able to reach this stage of the behaviour change process.

Behaviour change can be complex, slow and challenging, but with consistency and communication things can and do change for the better.

Luna has a really caring and committed family which makes all the difference 💪🏻

12/09/2026

Ralph decided to have a snooze next to my feet during his behaviour consultation earlier this week 😴 🐶

We’re going to be working on:

Consent handling ✋
Reactivity to dogs 🐕
Reactivity in the home 🏠
Independence and relaxation at home 😌

He’s such a sweet boy and keen to learn!