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I specialise in transforming reactivity and training for safe off lead freedom. You are weeks away from a safe offlead dog.

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02/10/2026

Hiding behind cars or 4am walks??

Well, neither. Every day I hear new crazy advice about how to tackle reactivity. Common ones include avoiding triggers altogether, keeping your dog under threshold, scattering high value treats and teaching a 'look at me' type command.

None of these are going to help because they are ways to manage the issue but they don't move you nearer to a solution.

Here are some of the broad steps I take;
Building communication
Building a healthy skillset inc obedience
Strengthening impulse control
Sharing timely feedback - more of this, less of this

Increasing the exposure to triggers is also sprinkled in from early on as and when appropriate and the level of challenge increased accordingly.
Gradually paring back the management as we go until we have confident dogs making good choices by themselves.

If you're struggling with your dog's reactivity, get in touch.

24/09/2026

Aida is starting training to overcome her reactivity.

Triggers include dogs, people bikes horses, children, in fact pretty much everything that moves.

Training goals centre round making life easier and better for Aida AND her owners. Life with a reactive dog is hard and comes with a hefty dose of guilt and embarrassment.

This week marks the turning point for this little team and I'm excited to be part of the journey.

24/09/2026

Aida is starting training to overcome her reactivity.

Triggers include dogs, people bikes horses, children, in fact pretty much everything that moves.

Training goals centre round making life easier and better for Aida AND her owners. Life with a reactive dog is hard and comes with a hefty dose of guilt and embarrassment.

This week marks the turning point for this little team and I'm excited to be part of the journey.

21/09/2026

Maybe we could all get better at lifting others up.

The energy people put into dragging others down sometimes noisily but sometimes quietly, in the background. They're the surprising ones.

I still get caught out sometimes but I've got a lot better.

When you see someone doing well, it's ok to feel good for them. Someone elses' succes won't take away from your own.

When someone strives to do something with the best of intentions and actions but it's different to how you'd do it, a kind response or no response is all that's needed.

I think as a woman, we definitely need to get better at championing each other. So much of my support has come from men quietly giving me advice when I ask or willing me to succeed.

There is space for everyone who has the right skills, knowledge and ethical practices to thrive.

The right people > all people.

Dog's ARE cool but stay curious; there's always room to grow.Trends are exactly that, trends. Don't be swayed too quickl...
07/08/2026

Dog's ARE cool but stay curious; there's always room to grow.

Trends are exactly that, trends. Don't be swayed too quickly. Hard work, determination and consistency are always behind the goid stuff no matter what social media shows you.

No one got toned from one gym session.

No one got confident by reading one book.

If you want something good it takes work. You will have to show up in the quiet daily moments.

Real life success > social media likes.

Facebook top contributors are NOT dog trainers. You know your dog and it's in your power to serve them well.

If you need help with your dog, get in touch.

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04/08/2026

Walks shouldn't be a battle for survival.

If you're struggling with your dog on walks or any kind of reactivity, reach out to a trainer for help.

Find a trainer who shows evidence of;

• Working with dogs like your dog
• Working with dogs with the same problems your dog has
• Shows 'before' video clips (not just descriptions)
• Shows progress during the training process
• Shows video evidence of the positive outcome as a result of training afterwards.

Lio's transformation has been significant and Im so pleased for his owner. She has put in a huge amount of thoughtful work.

Most of all though, I'm pleased for Lio. Seeing him struggle initially was really hard and it is no way to live. Its such a joy to see him enjoy himself now and run, sniff and play exactly how he should be able to.

The best part of my job 🩷

Reacting to every sight, sound and movement IN your house, is reactivity.Often owners muss this, especially if they enjo...
17/07/2026

Reacting to every sight, sound and movement IN your house, is reactivity.

Often owners muss this, especially if they enjoy their dog's 'happy' personality. Its often misinterpreted as being a high drive dog, being 'protective' or being super affectionate.

Its actually reactivity getting practised and strengthened right under your nose with your consent.

Its not healthy and leads to a sleep deprived, twitchy dog. Imagine if you woke 100 times a night at every sound.

Start addressing reactivity in your house first of all and see it for what it really is.

If you need help with your dog's behaviour, get in touch.

26/06/2026

Meet high drive, super strong Winnie.

I spend a lot of time working with strong dogs but Winnie was one of the hardest pullers I've ever walked.

She was completely checked out and over stimulated as soon as the lead appeared. She was in desperate need of having the freedom to run off lead and expel her frantic energy.

Now that's all in place alongside obedience training the final component was sharpening up her walk.

Her owners are now looking forward to their first holiday where she can be off lead and a pleasure to walk. 🩶

If you want to transform how you live with your dog, get in touch.

24/06/2026

Explosive reactivity needs a multi pronged approach.

Each time I work with a new reactive dog, its firstly about understanding what's driving the behaviour. Not all reactivity is the same and causes usually range from fear based responses to frustration or a cross over of both.

Then the work begins building communication and teaching owners and dogs a new skill set that helps them navigate life together.

Now I've been able to start handling Bruno he's shown a softer and more fearful side. We'll never know 100% why he's reactive bit some of the factors certainly include genetics, temperament and a lack of appropriate exposure as a puppy sine he was handed to a rescue at 8 months old with his brother.

Today was a real turning point in seeing him tune in to a handler over checking out and exploding at everything he sees.

If you're struggling with reactivity, get in touch and we can talk about a way forward.

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