For the month of October, I will be offering exclusive dog training sessions in Rome.
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ABOUT ME
"My training focuses on trust and understanding between you and your dog, using positive reinforcement to meet your dog’s unique needs."
Hi, I’m Natasha Bystrova, a professional dog trainer and behaviourist, and a proud member of PDTE (Pet Dog Trainers of Europe). I’m the founder of the “Curious Moose” dog school in Riga, Latvia, and a lecturer at the School of Applied Ethology in Israel. My approach to dog training is rooted in science, using positive reinforcement to help dogs thrive. Whether you’re teaching your puppy basic skills, helping a rescue dog adjust, or addressing behavior challenges, I’m here to guide you through every step.
To stay at the forefront of animal behavior research, I began postgraduate studies in 2020 at the Laboratory of Mammalian Behavior at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution (IPEE, RAS), where my research focuses on the behavior of domestic pigs. Alongside my studies, I teach animal psychology and advanced dog training at the School of Applied Ethology (Israel) and Dog Republic (Turkey), sharing my expertise with dog trainers and behaviorists from around the world.
In addition to working with dogs and their owners, I offer supervision for professionals who need support or a fresh perspective on complex cases. In 2023, I founded a professional association in Latvia, aimed at raising industry standards and improving the quality of service for both specialists and clients.
WHAT WILL YOU GET
When you choose my dog training services in Rome, here’s what you can expect
Personalized Training Plan
Tailored strategies to address your dog’s specific needs, whether it’s basic obedience, behavior correction, or advanced training.
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Expert Guidance
Benefit from my extensive experience and training expertise, including insights from my work with puppies, adult dogs, and various behavior issues.
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Follow-Up Support
Ongoing support and advice to help you implement training strategies and track progress, ensuring long-term success.
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Real-World Training
Practical training in real-life settings, such as parks or your home, to prepare your dog for everyday situations and distractions.
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SERVICES IN ROME
For the month of October, I will be offering exclusive dog training sessions in Rome.
Book your session now, as availability is limited during my stay in Rome!
1-on-1 Dog Training in the Park Training in Villa Doria Pamphili, Villa Borghese and other parks
from €65/hour
Experience private dog training in the parks of Rome, focusing on key areas such as:
Leash manners to ensure good walking behavior
Socialization with other dogs and people
Recall training for reliable return on command
General obedience to reinforce basic commands and behaviors
Training in an authentic outdoor setting helps your dog adapt to real-world distractions such as other dogs, people, and various environmental sounds. These one-on-one sessions provide tailored attention to address both basic obedience needs and advanced behavior modification. I work closely with you to create a customized training plan that meets your dog’s specific requirements and challenges.
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Home Visit + 2 weeks of follow-up support Personalized dog behavior training at your home in Rome
from €82/hour
Home visits are an excellent way to address both puppy training and behavior correction for adult dogs in Rome. These visits allow me to observe your dog in its natural environment, providing tailored, real-world solutions. For puppy training, I offer guidance on:
House training to establish good habits early
Teaching basic commands like sit, stay, and come
Crate training to create a safe, comfortable space
Socialization tips to ensure your puppy interacts well with other dogs and people
Managing common puppy behaviors such as nipping and chewing
For adult dogs requiring behavior correction, I assess and address issues including:
Anxiety and fear-based behaviors
Aggression or reactivity toward other dogs or people
Hyperactivity or overexcitement
Excessive barking
Phobias or separation anxiety
I work closely with you to develop a customized dog training plan that aligns with your dog’s unique personality and your home environment. My goal is to provide you with the tools and strategies needed to manage and improve your dog’s behavior over time.
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Online Dog Behavior Consultation + 2 weeks of follow-up support Perfect for those seeking expert guidance from the comfort of their home
€55/hour
Our online dog behavior consultations are perfect for dog owners who want professional advice without leaving home. This one-hour video consultation focuses on addressing various issues such as:
getting a puppy
puppy socialisation and training
dog anxiety or fear
aggression and reactivity (to other dogs, cats, strangers, children)
dog and children relations
obedience training
You'll receive a personalized dog training plan, followed by two weeks of follow-up support via WhatsApp or Telegram messengers to help you implement strategies and make progress with your dog.
This is an ideal solution for those outside of Rome or who prefer virtual guidance.
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Place
Rome: Services are available throughout the city, including parks for outdoor training and your home for personalized visits.
Availability
October 2024: Sessions are available exclusively during this month, so early booking is recommended to secure your spot.
Language
Services are offered in Russian and English to accommodate your language preference and ensure clear communication.
Time
Sessions are available at flexible times to suit your schedule. Book your consultation, training, or behavior correction session in advance to get the best time.
"I believe that the foundation of a well-behaved dog starts with trust and mutual understanding. My methods focus on positive reinforcement, ensuring that your dog feels safe and respected. Every dog is unique, and my goal is to tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of both the dog and the owner, creating a bond built on confidence and cooperation."
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
So happy I contacted Natasha! She was so knowledgeable and successful with helping me train my dog! She was always very kind and supportive of my dog during the training process! I would 100% use her training again and would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Mary Levocz
We came to Latvia for a month with our furry pet, who was 4 months old at that time. Before that, I spent a month training her at home training school and I didn’t want to interrupt classes while we live in Latvia. And I was very lucky that from the very first request I met Natasha and her school. An amazing person with powerful positive energy. She made working with the puppy not only easy, but interesting. What I really liked was that Natasha didn’t teach basic obedience in a stupid way, but focused on establishing emotional, trusting human-dog/dog-human contact. If work didn’t go well today - a person is not in bed or the dog is “not in the mood” Natasha always said that there is no need to force yourself to do it. All training takes place at school in the form of games, frequent breaks, where dogs can learn to communicate with their relatives. Training at the school is based only on positive reinforcement for both dogs and their owners. Piper is my first dog, so at school it was not so much my dog that taught me how to build a relationship with another type of living creature. Natasha is a wonderful teacher. From her I learned how to read the body language of dogs, because it is in this language that we have to communicate with the dog. And how can I show the dog with my behavior what I want from it and indicate acceptable behavior and unacceptable behavior, without resorting to punishment. When we left back home, I continued to study remotely at school with Natasha. Piper turned out to be a sensitive, fearless, obedient dog, and at the same time very self-sufficient. With the help of Natasha as a trainer, Piper and I prepared and passed the training test to obtain a certificate for an assistant dog. Every time strangers on the street praise Piper and set her up as an example for their dogs, I remember Natasha with love in my heart and thank fate for bringing me together with her and her Curious Moose school. Natasha laid the foundation of knowledge in me, which I later wanted to expand.
Alexandra Veles
A very cozy, warm, friendly atmosphere, Natalya professionally teaches tailed animals and their owners to communicate and understand each other, which is much more valuable than just training💞
Evgeniya Zamula
We have been working with Natasha for the third month now and are very pleased with the result. She clearly explains the material, is always ready to answer any questions, working recommendations, humane methods, super support, always a positive attitude and boundless love for animals. You can feel great dedication, the little man does his job from the heart and you can really see a sincere desire to help. I think that my little eared one is also very happy with Natasha’s recommendations. I give everything 10/10.
Tatiana Kosa
We came to Curious Moose after working with several different dog trainers: when we got a puppy, we found out that not only were we faced with the usual challenges of puppyhood, but also a high level of anxiety in the dog. We studied individually, received many useful recommendations that we still use, support for several weeks, and we still keep in touch with the dog handler Natasha and share our successes. In general, we have an extremely positive impression, we recommend it!
Dasha Ermolayeva
Honestly, the school is wonderful! With warmth, love and care they are open to help dogs of any age and perfectly help to establish comfortable, good contact, help with a variety of questions and any advice is always very helpful! I am sincerely grateful for all the help and such love, it is priceless!
Anastasija Seikina
I highly recommend this school and dog trainers! We have been training with Natasha for more than 5 years, all our dogs went to the group as puppies, then as teenagers. There is always something to learn, both for the dog itself and for the dog’s owner :) Also, if there are queries regarding the dog’s behavior, Natasha always tries to find a solution and help.
Inara Fedosenko
Very good school! We have been working with Natasha individually for over a year now and immediately realized that she was 100% the right coach for us! They came with a request that the dog reacts strongly to all people and animals and does not respond at all. During training with Natasha, walking the dog became much easier; even without a leash, she stopped running to every person/dog she met. The call began to work very well. The dog enjoys learning tricks and is much more focused on us during walks.
Natasha always helps us with various new questions, from a long trip with a dog to training in walking around a cafe.
I really appreciate Natasha for her personal approach, humane training methods and patience, and a big bonus is that the dog simply adores Natasha 💜