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The first thing I teach ALL reactive dogs
Stress management and calmness This is the number one thing for your training to work and for you to reach a harmonious life with your dog. Grab your free stress management resource here!WANT HELP WITH YOUR DOG?Read more about private coaching here!QOther...
Sniff & Stroll walks – Calm your walks down
Calmer walks for you and your dog Do you have a dog that barks at other dogs, people or moving things on a walk?My number one tip for you is to implement “sniff and stroll walks” as often as possible. Imagine walking in a relaxed pace, taking a big breath in and...
Calm your reactive dog with food
Happy gut = Calm dog Did you know that 90% of the calming hormone serotonin is produced in the digestive tract? We want your dog’s body to have as much of this happy hormone as possible, in order to contradict the massive cortisol response they get every day from...
What is a reactive dog?
A reactive dog is a dog who over-reacts to stimuli that scare or frustrate them. Usually fear is driving the behavior and the reaction can be anything from barking and lunging to biting or even panicking. Reactive dogs usually don’t start life like this but some are...
Calm your stressed reactive dog – free lesson!
I know that life with a reactive dog is hard. Decreasing your dog’s daily stress is a great first step towards giving you and your dog a more harmonious and happy life! By reducing your dog’s daily stress, you will get a dog that: is easier to train can more easily...
Your dog’s reactivity is not your fault!
I will never blame you for your dog’s behaviour because it's NOT your fault. So much pressure and guilt are put on dog owners and we get blamed for everything our dog does. So, when you have a reactive dog, it's non-stop blame and evil eyes. 👀 I want you to know it's...
From dog walker to dog trainer for stressed and reactive dogs
This is the story about me...Many of you might remember me as the dog walker and petsitter who lived in Edinburgh, Scotland a few years ago, or maybe as the dog mum to a big lovable Rottweiler called Stella. Or maybe you don’t know me at all…but let’s change that why...
Allan/Cosmo – A Sheltie close to my heart
A story about a Shetland Sheepdog I worked with for over 1.5 years who is very close to my heart._____"Now I have a great toolbox to bring with me to manage Cosmo's stress and reactivity."____This story has taken a long time to write because I still get emotional...
Thule – A really cool dog
Thule and his amazing owner started working with me a few months ago and his biggest problem was relaxing. He had a hard time relaxing when a lot was happening around him. This is why I get especially happy when I get this fantastic video of the world's coolest dog in...
Noah – A nervous Sheltie
Noah, an anxious Shetland Sheepdog who barked at dogs on walks. Now he can finally go for a calm walk with his mum._____"He has become SIGNIFICANTLY calmer on the walk"____When Noah's mum contacted me at the beginning of 2021, she described Noah like this: "He lunges...