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You have spent the last 30 days hearing about the little things that might be keeping your dog’s reactivity stuck.But I ...
31/08/2026

You have spent the last 30 days hearing about the little things that might be keeping your dog’s reactivity stuck.

But I know the next question is usually, “Okay, but where do I actually start?”

The Reactive Dog Foundations Kit is the practical starting point I have been putting together. It is a 7-day plan with step-by-step videos from me and simple resources you can work through at home.

This is not another PDF to download and forget about. It is the foundation work I want in place before we expect a dog to handle the harder stuff outside.

Early access is A$29 and it will not stay at that price for long. You will instantly receive a 7 Day plan, step by step modules inside the My Dog Trainer Hub. Step by step videos will be added this week!

Comment FOUNDATIONS and I will send you the early-access link.

POV: reactivity training doesn’t have to be something you do alone.This is what we’re building. A community that shows u...
29/08/2026

POV: reactivity training doesn’t have to be something you do alone.

This is what we’re building. A community that shows up for you and your dog. People who cheer you on when your dog holds it together around another dog for the first time. People who get it when the hard days happen too.

That’s the other side of this. Your dog thriving is the whole point. Not just the leash skills, not just the impulse control, though you’ll build plenty of that. It’s knowing you’re not the only one working through this.

Nobody in this group feels judged, or isolated. Everyone feels like they’ve got people in their corner.

Save this if you needed the reminder. Comment RESET if you want in.

28/08/2026

Day 30 of 30. And if you have taken nothing else from this series, let it be this.

Your dog is not going to wake up one day and magically stop reacting because you hoped hard enough, bought a new lead, changed your walking route, or waited for them to grow out of it.

You do not need to fix every single thing at once either.

Pick one thing your dog is rehearsing every day and stop letting it happen. Build one skill properly. And if you are wondering where to start, I would suggest recall. A dog that will turn around and come back to you is one of the most important skills you can build.

Start making yourself worth listening to. Give your dog clearer information. Then keep showing up, even on the days that do not feel like progress.

This series has covered 30 things that might be keeping your dog stuck. But I know the next question for a lot of you is, “Okay, but where the hell do I start?”

So I have taken the foundation work I use with my own reactive dog clients and put it into one practical plan.

It is called the Reactive Dog Foundations Kit. A simple 7-day plan to help you stop guessing and start getting the important stuff right at home. Clear communication, a proper YES marker, recall, calm, frustration tolerance, and how to stop your dog rehearsing the behaviour you are trying to change.

Early access is A$29. It will not stay at that price for long.

And this is not a PDF you download, read once and forget about. There will be step-by-step videos from me showing you exactly how to get started, plus practical resources to work through with your dog at home.

So, if you are not sick of my face yet, comment FOUNDATIONS and I will send you the details.

Thank you for being here for all 30 days. Michelle

17/08/2026

Day 21 of 30. You can want the dog beach, the markets, camping trips and lazy barbecues with friends. That is not the problem.

The problem is when that picture becomes the only thing you can see.

Because then every walk, every outing and every bit of training is measured against a version of your dog that is not here yet. You push too hard. Your dog feels the pressure. You feel disappointed. And eventually, it starts to feel like you are both failing.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is put the big dream on the back burner for a while. Go to the market without your dog. Let your dog have quiet days. Build skills where they are actually at. Let both of your nervous systems settle.

That does not mean you have given up on the goal. It means you are being realistic enough to give yourself and your dog a proper chance of getting there.

And some dogs may never love every single thing we pictured for them. That is okay too. The relationship you build while you learn how to communicate, trust each other and handle the hard stuff is worth more than forcing your dog into a life they cannot cope with.

Do not miss the dog in front of you because you are too busy chasing the dog you hoped for.

What was the first thing you dreamed of doing with your dog?

Follow for day 22!

07/08/2026

Dumb things I hear dog owners say VS what they should be saying 😂

Add yours in the comments
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05/08/2026

You do not need to say a single word for this to work.

No commands. No tools. No treats. Just this.

Most dogs that bowl out the gate or jump all over you the second you arrive are not being bad. They are just doing what has always worked. Nobody ever showed them that calm was the better option.

So that is exactly what we show them.

Here is a quick summary of how it works. The gate opens slightly. The second the dog pushes into it, the gate closes. Not as punishment. Just as information. Pushing does not work. We wait. The moment the dog backs off and offers some calm, the gate opens a little further. As the calm holds, the gate stays open longer. The dog starts to understand the pattern. Calm is the only thing that makes the gate open and stay open.

No raised voice. No correction. No asking the dog to sit or stay or do anything. Just the gate, your body language, and the patience to wait for the right answer.

And then when you do go in, do not undo all of that by being excited and patting them and getting them wound up again. Stay calm. Let them settle for a few minutes. The longer the better. Then when you do give them attention, they are already in a calm state and they start to understand clearly that calm is what gets your attention.

Dogs are pattern animals. They figure this out faster than you think.

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MYDOGTRAINER | Reactive dog reset

04/08/2026

Day 12 of 30. Your dog spots a trigger. You ask for a sit.

A stationary dog, in full view of something that makes them uncomfortable, with the trigger still advancing towards them. That is not a calm moment waiting to happen. That is a pressure cooker with the lid on.

Movement is your friend. When a dog is building tension, keeping them still and asking them to hold it together while the thing they are worried about keeps coming closer is a recipe for an explosion.

What actually helps is movement. Walk with your dog. Give them something to do with their feet. Help them shift their focus without avoiding the trigger altogether. You are not running away from it. You are showing your dog how to move through the world without locking onto it.

A sit has its place. But in the face of a trigger with tension building, it is the wrong tool at the wrong time.

Follow along for Day 13 tomorrow.

MYDOGTRAINER | Reactive dog reset

01/08/2026

Day 10 of 30. The moment you see a dog coming, you shorten the lead. Pull your dog in close. Tighten your grip.

It feels like control. It isn’t.

A tight lead sends a signal straight down to your dog. And the signal is: something worth worrying about is coming. You’ve just confirmed what they already suspected.

The lead should have a J shape. Loose. Relaxed. Not because you’re not paying attention, but because you’re telling your dog “I’ve got this, we’re fine.”

Practice it before you’re anywhere near a trigger. Get it solid at home, on a quiet street, in the backyard. So that when a dog does appear, loose lead is your default, not something you have to think about.

Your dog is reading everything you do. Make sure what you’re telling them is worth reading.

Tomorrow I’m talking about what happens after your dog reacts, and most people are getting this completely wrong.
Follow along so you don’t miss it.

MYDOGTRAINER | Reactive dog reset

31/07/2026

Day 9 of 30. You pull your dog away from the trigger. You call their name. You wait for it to pass.

None of that tells your dog the behaviour is off the cards.

Pulling them away actually creates space for them, which is exactly what a reactive dog wants. You’ve just rewarded the behaviour without meaning to. And calling their name with nothing behind it? That’s just noise.

For a dog to stop doing something, they need to understand that the outcome isn’t worth it. That means a consequence that actually lands. Not harsh, not scary, but clear. Something they feel. Something that makes them think twice next time.

*** EDIT **** I am not giving examples or telling you exactly what to do, because every dog is different! What is meaningful to one dog, might reinforce another and make the behaviour worse. Its not responsible of me to tell you to do something like this for your dog when I have never worked with your dog or seen it,

Letting behaviour slide because you’re not sure what to do isn’t neutral. It’s a green light.

Be clear, be fair, and your dog will stop wanting to do the behaviour. Then you can start building better habits instead.

Follow along for day 10 tomorrow.

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