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NaughtyDog Training Expert in off-lead obedience, reactivity & complex behaviours
📍Hertfordshire

21/08/2026

Teddy came to us an extremely nervous little dog. He was desperate to interact with other dogs, but the moment they interacted with him, he would panic and bolt, sometimes running so far that he would leave the park completely.

He was reactive, pulling on the lead, and off lead freedom simply wasn’t safe.

E-collars aren’t just for big dogs or aggressive dogs. Used correctly, they can be an incredibly valuable tool for nervous dogs too, teaching them how to work through pressure, make better decisions and build confidence.

For Teddy, the goal wasn’t to stop him being a dog, it was to give him the skills and boundaries to safely enjoy being one.

Now he has the confidence to navigate the world, listen around distractions and enjoy off lead freedom without putting himself in danger. 🐾

08/06/2026

Bandit’s aggressive episodes can seem somewhat random, but behaviour is never truly random.

What makes this case particularly unusual is that Bandit regularly goes out with a dog walker alongside multiple other dogs, is let off lead, and there have been no issues.

So why is he targeting certain dogs?
What is the trigger?
Why does it happen in some situations but not others?

That’s exactly what we’ll be figuring out.

Bandit already has solid foundations, including good obedience and recall, so our focus over the next two weeks will be building clearer communication, making that recall fully reliable through proper e collar conditioning, and giving his owner the tools to safely manage and interrupt behaviour in the real world.
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Choosing the right trainer is hard — hopefully hearing from past clients makes it a little easier 🖤Full reviews can be f...
15/05/2026

Choosing the right trainer is hard — hopefully hearing from past clients makes it a little easier 🖤

Full reviews can be found via the link in bio.
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14/05/2026

I keep seeing and hearing of “reactivity training” that consists of flooding dogs, dragging them around on slip leads and prong collars with no prior conditioning, forcing them into close proximity with other dogs and then calling it fixed because the dog eventually stops reacting.

But a dog being quiet doesn’t automatically mean the dog is calm.

A lot of reactive dogs are living in a constant state of hyper vigilance, stress and conflict. If the only goal is to stop the outward reaction, you’re missing the actual problem.

Real rehabilitation should change the dog’s emotional state, not just make the dog look more obedient.

This isn’t the finished result for Lyra and we still have work to do, especially in closer proximity and on lead. But the fact that she can now move through the environment off lead, disengage naturally and exist in a noticeably healthier headspace after just 9 days is huge.
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13/05/2026

Lyra’s reactivity comes from both fear and frustration.

Nervous of the world but underneath it all is a dog that genuinely enjoys interaction, freedom, and being around other dogs and people.

After just a few off lead decompression walks with my dogs and time spent switching off in the Hertfordshire countryside, we’ve already started to see a different dog emerge.

Now it’s time to build confidence, emotional stability, and teach Lyra how to navigate the world calmly.

Stay tuned for Lyra’s journey. 🖤

06/05/2026

If your dog only listens to you when you have food on you, it’s because they’ve learned to respond to the picture of a training session, not the command itself.

Dogs are incredibly good at pattern recognition. They know when rewards are available, even if you’re not actually using them.

That’s why it’s important to practice obedience without obvious rewards from time to time. But it’s equally important that you have the communication and accountability in place to guide the dog through the wrong decision when they choose not to listen.

Otherwise, most dogs quickly learn that obedience is optional the second rewards disappear.

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