Helen Motteram from Pet Professional Network (PPN) on how to help anxious and nervous dogs thrive

🎙️ The Yappy Hour – Helping Anxious & Nervous Dogs Thrive with Helen Motteram (Pet Professional Network)
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In this episode of The Yappy Hour, host Nathan Dunleavy is joined by canine behaviourist Helen Motteram, founder of the Pet Professional Network (PPN), to explore compassionate, practical ways to help anxious and nervous dogs feel safer in the world.

Helen shares the deeply personal story of her rescue terrier Sally, the dog who changed everything for her and shaped her career in behaviour work. Together, Nathan and Helen unpack the quiet, often-missed signs of anxiety, why “push through it” culture harms sensitive dogs, and how choice, agency and welfare-led support create real emotional safety.

Together, they explore:

The early, subtle signs of anxiety that guardians often miss

Common triggers for nervous and environmentally sensitive dogs

Why long daily walks aren’t always right for anxious dogs

How sniffing, enrichment and low-pressure outings reduce stress

The power of choice and agency in behaviour support

How to care for yourself emotionally when living with an anxious dog

What to do when you bring home a nervous rescue dog

This episode is essential listening for:

Guardians living with anxious or nervous dogs

Dogs who struggle with the outside world

Rescue dog families

Dog professionals supporting sensitive emotional cases

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