Practical, force-free behaviour support for families struggling with reactivity & aggression — building confidence and creating change that lasts.
I help make behaviour change feel achievable: understanding what your dog is communicating, giving you clear steps to follow, and building the confidence to enjoy life together again.
Hi, I’m Nada Chebib, founder of On Kew Dog. I provide kind, practical and evidence-based support for dogs with behavioural challenges. Drawing on professional qualifications, extensive coaching experience and hands-on rescue work, I create realistic, force-free plans that help dogs feel safer and help you move forward with confidence.
More about NadaFrom early concerns to complex behaviour challenges, each package gives you structured, practical support with time to make meaningful progress.
For preventing mild behaviour issues from developing further.
Best for dogs with mild lead reactivity towards other dogs, lack of focus, excitability, or mild behaviour problems which can’t be resolved with basic training.
For moderate behaviour problems requiring more involved support.
Best for dogs who struggle with reactivity on and off lead, fear of grooming and vet visits, or anxiety around car travel.
For complex or multiple behaviour problems requiring longer-term support.
Best for dogs with extreme reactivity on and off lead, resource guarding, aggression towards other animals and people, and fear and anxiety around unfamiliar people.
I follow a force-free training philosophy and approach reinforcing the trust and life long bond between you and your dog.
My training methods are modern, science based, and effective.
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These FAQs explain my qualifications and approach, the dog behaviour problems I can help with, what happens during consultations and how to get started.
I’m Nada Chebib, founder of On Kew Dog. I’m a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Training Program and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC).
Before founding On Kew Dog, I worked for over 25 years as a senior HR professional, coaching leaders and teams. I bring the same calm, practical and non-judgemental approach to supporting people and their dogs.
I have been working with dogs since 2015. I’m a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Training Program and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC).
I am trained in science-based, positive training and behaviour modification. I regularly attend continuing education seminars, workshops and conferences, and keep up with current research in behaviour and training.
I am fully insured as a dog training and behaviour professional and hold Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ).
My approach is compassionate, practical and grounded in science. I use positive training and behaviour modification methods that make learning effective and enjoyable for both you and your dog.
I look beyond the behaviour itself. Together, we consider your dog’s needs, environment, health, past experiences and everyday routine, then create realistic steps that help reduce stress and build confidence.
I use kind, evidence-based behaviour support designed to reduce stress for both you and your dog.
I do not use fear, pain, intimidation or punishment-based techniques. My work focuses on practical management, changing emotional responses, building skills and helping your dog feel safe.
Yes. I actively volunteer with Spaniel Aid, Spirit of the Dog Rescue and the Cinnamon Trust.
I have also volunteered for several years with a Surrey-based rescue, supporting the training and socialisation of dogs with behaviour challenges. This experience has included supporting many large-breed dogs while they waited for adoption, using kind, force-free training to build confidence and enrich their lives.
I help dogs and their families with a wide range of behaviour concerns, including:
If you are unsure whether your dog’s behaviour is something I can help with, book a free initial call and we can talk it through.
Yes. I work with both dog-directed and human-directed aggression, including cases involving growling, snapping, biting or guarding.
Safety comes first. I will help you put sensible management in place straight away, while we work to understand the triggers and reduce the need for your dog to use these behaviours.
Not necessarily. These behaviours are often forms of communication. Your dog may be worried, uncomfortable, frustrated, overwhelmed or trying to create space.
Rather than labelling your dog, we look at what is happening before, during and after the behaviour. Understanding the cause helps us create a plan that improves safety while addressing the underlying issue.
No. Growling is an important warning signal. It tells us your dog is uncomfortable and needs support or space.
Punishing a growl can stop the warning without changing the feeling behind it. This can make behaviour harder to predict. Instead, we focus on helping your dog feel safer and giving you clear ways to respond.
I’m Nada Chebib, founder of On Kew Dog. I’m a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Training Program and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC).
Before founding On Kew Dog, I worked for over 25 years as a senior HR professional, coaching leaders and teams. I bring the same calm, practical and non-judgemental approach to supporting people and their dogs.
Yes. I can help you create safer, calmer routines for your dog and family. This may include setting up safe spaces, using barriers, managing visitors and supporting your dog around changing household dynamics.
Yes. I support multi-pet households where there is tension, conflict, chasing, guarding or difficulty settling together.
The first step is usually management: preventing further stressful interactions and ensuring every animal has space and access to what they need. From there, we build a careful plan for improving the relationship.
The 15-minute call is a chance for you to briefly explain what is happening and ask any initial questions. I can then advise whether I am the right person to help and discuss the most suitable next step.
The 90-minute consultation takes place online or in your home. We will explore:
You will leave with practical steps to begin straight away, alongside a clearer understanding of your dog’s behaviour.
Yes. You will receive a customised behaviour support plan based on your dog, your goals and the realities of your daily life.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. The plan will prioritise the changes most likely to improve safety, reduce stress and help you make progress.
No two dogs or households are the same. A plan needs to work for your dog, but also for your family, schedule and home life.
My aim is to give you clear, achievable support that fits into real life, rather than asking you to follow a rigid one-size-fits-all programme.
No. A behaviour plan needs to be realistic to work. I will help you identify manageable changes and short, effective exercises that fit around work, family life and your existing routine.
This depends on your dog and the issue. Some families need a single consultation and a clear plan; more complex or longstanding concerns usually benefit from ongoing support.
We will discuss what is appropriate after the Initial Consultation. You will never be pressured into a package that does not suit you.
Yes. I offer support between sessions via WhatsApp or email. This means you can ask questions, share updates and get guidance as you begin putting the plan into practice.
I have been working with dogs since 2015. I’m a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Training Program and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC).
I am trained in science-based, positive training and behaviour modification. I regularly attend continuing education seminars, workshops and conferences, and keep up with current research in behaviour and training.
I am fully insured as a dog training and behaviour professional and hold Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ).
Yes. Home visits are available locally from Cranleigh, Surrey. Travel charges may apply for locations more than 10 miles away.
No ethical dog behaviour professional can promise a particular outcome or a fixed timescale. Dogs are individuals, and progress depends on many factors, including health, history, environment and consistency.
What I can promise is thoughtful, practical support and a plan that gives you the best possible foundations for change.
You are not alone, and you will not be judged. Living with difficult behaviour can be exhausting and isolating. My role is to help you understand what is happening, make things feel more manageable and support you towards a calmer and more joyful life with your dog.
Never. Behaviour challenges can be stressful, upsetting and isolating. My role is to listen, help you understand what may be happening, and give you practical, compassionate support.
Dogs have always been an important part of my life. At home, I share life with my partner Gavin, Josie (a fun-loving Mastiff x Shepherd) and two cats, Ginger and Jackson.
I also carry the memory of my heart dog Steffi, my red-and-white Mastiff x, who went over the rainbow bridge in February 2025. She remains deeply loved and continues to inspire the work I do with dogs and their families.
Contact me to arrange your free 15-minute phone consultation. We can discuss your concerns and decide on the best support for you and your dog.
Hear from families who have found a clearer, kinder way forward with their dogs.
We contacted Nada for help with our adolescent Bulldog and it was the best thing we did. She has a fantastic understanding of behaviour and a lovely way with dogs. She helped our whole family learn how we can be better pet parents, bringing our children on the journey too. We have a happy, well behaved dog. Perhaps more importantly we have a common approach to his training that means family fights are a thing of the past!
Jane StaceyWorking with Nada has been absolutely transformational in helping my little adolescent rescue terrier settle happily into his new life. He was a hyper-vigilant, anxious, out of control wild child, and now just 3 months on, looks like a different dog! Nada genuinely cares, goes the extra, extra mile and knows her stuff. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Sonia Lakshman
