HEALING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL
BOND WITH EMPATHY

Based in Sydney, Rose Bao is a fear-free animal behaviourist and trainer who supports dogs experiencing reactivity, anxiety, and stress or pain-driven behavioural challenges. Rose’s approach centres welfare, emotional safety, and collaboration, helping families understand the why behind behaviour and create lasting, humane change.

Meet Rose

Our Process

At the heart of our work is a simple understanding: behaviour always has a purpose, rooted in underlying emotions and motivations. A growl, lunge, or bark is a sign that your dog is feeling unsafe or overwhelmed. Our work together focuses on uncovering the why, addressing root causes, supporting your dog to learn safer ways to cope and communicate, and helping you rebuild trust and access to the world together.

Our approach usually follows these steps:

  • 1. Discovery Call & Triage

    To understand your situation, your dog’s behaviour, and your goals. This helps us decide what type of support is most suitable and whether a behaviourist is the right fit at this stage.

  • 2. Assessment & Plan

    We evaluate your dog’s emotional motivations, learning capacity, and, where relevant, the significance of pain or discomfort. We also consider the family’s capacity to implement strategies safely.

  • 3. Environment Management

    Before teaching you and your dog any new behaviours, we focus on reducing triggers, preventing unsafe behaviours, and managing risk in daily life.

  • 4. Behaviour Support & Training

    Once safety and emotional regulation are addressed, we begin teaching new behaviours and strategies, always tailored to your dog’s individual needs.

  • 5. Ongoing Monitoring

    Behaviour support is an iterative process. We track observations, tweak strategies, and ensure progress is sustainable for both dog and family.

Testimonials

  • Golden retriever with closed eyes being petted on the head inside a room.

    "Our experience with Rose has been nothing but positive. If it were not for Rose's keen eyes in observing Kare's behaviour, we wouldn't have discovered Kare's hip dysplasia. Understanding how to communicate with Kare is a life changing experience."

    Kare’s Pawrents

  • A black, white, and tan Australian Shepherd dog standing on a sidewalk with a harness, looking upward with a happy expression.

    "Rose is a great communicator and made us feel very comfortable in our sessions with her. She is probably one of the most observant and gentle trainers I've worked with."

    Miso’s Pawrent

  • Small dog with a white coat and brown markings, standing on a tiled floor, looking up at the camera.

    "Working with Rose has been exceptional. Rose's approach is rooted in empathy and communication, she has taught us actionable tools and techniques to apply day-to-day.

    Mundi’s Pawrents

  • A beige curly-haired dog resting on a navy blue couch with pink pillows in a room with cream curtains and a floral blanket, and a patterned rug in front.

    "Rose is an amazing and patient behaviourist with a vast knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour. We've seen behaviourists before and feel she's by far the most attuned and flexible."

    Louis and Coco’s Pawrents

  • "Rose's compassionate approach has seen a definite improvement in Edith's ability to manage her big feelings and also settle herself."

    Edith’s Pawrents

  • A brindle-colored dog is lying on the grass in an outdoor area, possibly a yard, with a building or structure in the background.

    "Rose is always respectful, empathetic, and so generous with her time. We've learnt to better understand Harlow's cues and body language."

    Harlow’s Pawrents

  • A black and tan dog, possibly a Doberman or similar breed, standing in front of colorful rainbow stairs, wearing an orange harness and pink leash.

    "With her professional knowledge, compassionate guidance and thorough analysis, we discovered the source of Roku's pain smoothly via virtual sessions. Rose is one of the few professionals I trust 100% with handling Roku."

    Roku’s Pawrents

  • A black and gray speckled dog with large ears looking up at the camera, sitting on a tiled floor.

    "Rose is so much more to us than a dog behaviourist. She understands the complexities of owning complicated canines and the impact that has on pet parents."

    Gordon and Midge’s Pawrents

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We are weeks out from Christmas! 🎄 Perhaps you’ve just made the solid choice to let your dog skip the big social gathering and instead chill at home with a sitter. Great call! 🙌 But now you’re thinking... oh heck. (A) Find a sitter (B
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