Romanian Rescue Pro Trainers Program
A specialist program for qualified professionals working with Romanian and overseas rescue dogs — graduate to become an RR Pro Recommended Trainer
Program Overview
The number of Romanian and Eastern European rescue dogs in the UK has risen dramatically in recent years, creating a growing demand for trainers and behaviour professionals who truly understand these dogs and their unique needs. Many adopters can find themselves overwhelmed, and not all professionals have the knowledge or experience to offer the right kind of support.
Romanian and overseas rescue dogs aren’t 'just like any other dog.'
Many of these dogs come with a very different genetic, developmental, and environmental history from UK bred dogs. This can influence how they experience, respond to and interact with the world around them, which can present in a number of ways.
Things like:
👉 Survival behaviours sitting closer to the surface.
👉 More independence and less malleability.
👉 More literal communication - both in how they communicate with us and how they interpret our communication.
👉 Sensitivity to physical and social pressure.
👉 Less responsive to conventional repetition-based training approaches.
Since 2015 I have focused solely on working with these fascinating dogs and their families. Time and again, I get clients reaching out because they've struggled to find professionals who truly understand these dogs - sometimes receiving well-intended but misguided advice that is often ineffective (and in some cases causes more problems).
Which is why I created the Romanian Rescue Pro Trainer Program.
What’s Inside the Program?
🐕 Understanding the dogs: Genetics, instincts, sensitivities, communication, the behaviour of natural world dogs and how these can differ from conventionally bred companion dogs.
🐕 Learning to work effectively with common challenges: Fearfulness, reactivity on walks and in the home, environmental sensitivity, overwhelm, new home adjustment, etc.
🐕 How to support the human end of the lead: Working with overwhelmed adopters, expectations, communication, progress planning and complex cases.
🐕 Applying it all in practice: Case studies, practical approaches, teaching resources/handouts and support with your own cases.
🐕 Grow your Business: Program creation, marketing, remote/hybrid working, attracting more overseas clients and the graduate/referral pathway.
You already know how to train dogs. This program is about understanding why some of the dogs arriving from Romania and overseas don't always respond in the ways your existing training and behaviour education might lead you to expect.
Program Price £695
Is the RR Pro Program Right for You?
The RR Pro program is specialist professional development for qualified dog trainers and behaviour professionals who want to deepen their understanding of Romanian and overseas rescue dogs.
It doesn't teach you how to become a dog trainer - it builds on your existing education and gives you specialist knowledge, practical approaches and ongoing professional support to help you work more effectively with these dogs and their adopters.
To join RR Pro Program, you should:
✅ Already hold a recognised dog training or behaviour qualification, (or be actively working towards one through an established professional education provider)
✅ Work within a reward-based, non-aversive framework that prioritises the dog's emotional and physical wellbeing. The use of aversive tools or training methods is not compatible with the RR Pro program or Recommended Trainer network.
✅ Be open to looking beyond training standard protocols and considering the individual dog, their behaviour, communication, emotional state, environment and lived experience.
You can also join while working towards a recognised training or behaviour qualification. You'll have access to the program and the RR Pro community while you study, but you'll need to have completed your independent professional qualification before graduating as an RR Pro and joining the referral network.
Program Structure
- A self-paced Program split into 8 easy to navigate sections
- Sections covering new adoptions and the most common challenges they're likely to experience. Reactivity on walks, to visitors and household members. Working with high-level fearful dogs. Supporting clients and navigating complex cases. Business development & support.
- Monthly group RR Pro's calls to chat all things overseas dog related, or get help with cases and business development
- Enrolment into a community of supportive, non-judgemental professionals who are all passionate about foreign rescue dogs
- Lifetime Access to your course material including upgrades & additions that get added as my learning continues
- BONUS COURSE INCLUDED: Access to the Understanding Romanian Dogs Course
- BONUS COURSE INCLUDED: Access to the full New Adopters Home Transition Course
As a Graduate You Get to Join My Romanian Rescue Pro Trainers Referral Network
Once you've completed the course, you have the opportunity to join the RR Pro Trainers referral network and have your dog training business listed on The DOG's Point of View Website, as well as be offered client referrals direct from me. The trainer map on the website is well utilised by adopters looking for help, as well as promoted within my communities and to my email list.
📄 Completion of a graduation quiz
🐕 Submission of a case study
What Do Some of Our Graduates Have to Say About the Program?
"This is undoubtedly one of the best courses I have taken. Meesh is clearly extremely knowledgeable on the subject and has shared that knowledge generously in the course. There is plenty of information on what to expect with the Rescue dog and why and lots of ideas on how best to support Adopters moving forward. Add to that the excellent presentation and the discussions and support of likeminded professionals. It all adds up to money well spent!"
Anne Kelly
Glasgow
"I feel that even experienced trainers would benefit from this programme. Romanian/overseas dogs are very different and many need a totally different approach. The course covers the process of working with these dogs right from the start. Meesh coaches in a relaxed manner and it is impossible to not share in her passion to help these dogs."
Lynn Glanville
Whitley Bay
"The insight into empathy and understanding at both ends of the lead has really influenced me as a trainer. I've loved this course, pocketing all the information and advice to use with my clients. This really has been a course like no other and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other trainers working with overseas dogs. "
Carla-Marie Moore
Hampshire
A few of our RR Pro Graduates
Megan O'Connell
Roma and Friends
Anne Kelly
Suzanne Gould
Edinburgh Holistic Dogs
Joanne Hinds
Jo Hinds Behaviourist
Carla Kilgallon
Clever Dog Training
Karen Henley
Program Price £695
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About Your Presenter: Meesh Masters
Hi, my name is Meesh Masters, and I am the founder and business owner of The Dog’s Point of View.
With 20 years experience as a trainer and behaviour consultant, and over 10 years working exclusively with Romanian and overseas rescue dogs and their families - my aim is to help both dog guardians and canine professionals understand and support these often sensitive and complex, yet incredible, dogs in a way that aligns with their true nature.
All of my courses, workshops, and training programs are created specifically with these naturally evolved dogs in mind, recognising their unique instincts and behavioural needs.
I am a fully qualified & fully insured Dog Trainer & Canine Behaviour Consultant.
I am a member of or have been certified / verified by the following organisations.
Reviews
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Top Rated
Donna Bond
Fantastic Course. Highly recommend!
Fantastic course with so much to take away. The content was clear, engaging, and full of great information that I can take forward into my own work. It reinforced the importance of supporting, understanding, and recognising that every dog has their own story and their own needs. I would happily recommend to others wanting to learn and develop a better understanding of Romanian and overseas rescue dogs. Thank you so much Donna ☺️
Lesley Aitchison
What a FAB program!!!!
What a fabulous course and community! Thanks so much to Meesh for this brilliant course! I have been working with dogs for over 15 years, and have 3 Romanian rescues of my own, and I still found there was SO much to learn in this program. The learning has given me the confidence to trust my instincts when it comes to going at the pace of each individual dog, and that alone is a massive gift for which I shall be eternally grateful. Meesh has also created a kind and supportive community of professionals who all put the emotional wellbeing and experience of all dogs and their caregivers at the centre of everything they do. I highly recommend you do this fab course and will love to welcome you into our group if you do. Much love. Lesley Aitchison
Greta Inglis
Invaluable for those supporting overseas rescues and their guardians
The course offers depth and insight into working with overseas rescues and their adopters, without ever feeling overwhelming. Meesh's experience and passion shines through, as she generously shares resources, techniques and protocols to help those wanting to work effectively and ethically with these amazing dogs.
Sue Dixon
A Truly Unique and Supportive Course for Understanding Romanian Rescue Dogs
Meesh offers a truly bespoke and insightful look into the world of Romanian rescue dogs—complex, sensitive, and incredibly intelligent animals who are so different from the average companion dog. This course helped me understand why they behave the way they do and, more importantly, how to support them with kindness and empathy. The techniques shared are practical, gentle, and focused on building trust—something that's vital for these dogs to thrive. After completing a Level 6 qualification in Applied Animal Behaviour (Canine) I was looking for something that went beyond textbooks. Having followed Meesh since I adopted my own traumatised Romanian rescue, Fizz, six years ago, joining her team of Pros felt like a natural next step. The course, along with the ongoing support from Meesh and a network of like-minded professionals, has been a breath of fresh air. The added value of expert guest speakers sharing their experiences and knowledge makes this not just a course, but a community—one that’s truly dedicated to helping these remarkable dogs settle into life with their families
Samantha Lewis
Very in-depth course
Very insightful course into the world of overseas rescue and how to support both the dog and family to live their best lives. The course covers everything from the moment you think about adopting from abroad to every challenge that could arise. The amazing thing about this course is that the learning does not end when the course does. There constant learning and support from Meesha. Thank you
Michelle Duquemin
Unique insights into the challenges faced by our Romanian dogs and their adopters
So much specialized valuable information for anyone wanting to work with Romanian dogs and their people. All presented in a very accessible way making it an unmissable resource for any trainer or Rommie dog enthusiast .
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