A complete in-person training programme for owners whose dogs bark, lunge, fixate or become impossible to control when the real world turns up.
Across eight weeks, you will work with me through six hands-on sessions while also receiving the complete online training, weekly coaching calls, personal video feedback and direct WhatsApp support.
The goal is not to make your dog look good while I am holding the lead. It is to teach you how to overcome the reactivity, build reliability around real distractions and progress towards the off-lead freedom you originally wanted for them.
Jinx had spent much of her life in kennels, been through two previous homes and had a bite history. She is now trained for reliable off-lead freedom and can enjoy the life she was previously unable to cope with.
Siva had already worked with multiple trainers, but his reactivity had reached the point where his owner could barely walk him. He can now walk calmly around dogs and enjoy reliable off-lead freedom.
Daisy was a highly reactive Doberman who would explode whenever another dog appeared. She can now walk past dogs calmly and enjoy off-lead freedom.
Most owners who work with me are not starting from scratch.
They have already watched the videos, attended classes, hired trainers, bought courses and tried every harness, head collar or lead they could find.
The problem is rarely a complete lack of information.
The problem is knowing what their dog needs first, whether they are applying it correctly and when the dog is genuinely ready for more difficulty.
A trainer may be able to take your lead and improve the behaviour quickly.
But unless you understand what they changed, why they changed it and how to repeat it yourself, the result disappears the moment you go home.
That is why I refuse to make this programme about me training your dog for you.
You are the person walking them tomorrow morning. You are the person who will meet the unexpected dog around a blind corner. You are the person who needs to know when to reward, when to interrupt and what to do next.
My job is to turn you into the trainer your dog can rely on.
This is not six unrelated dog training lessons.
For eight weeks, you follow the complete five-stage system with six in-person training sessions and direct support applying it to your own dog.
I work with you in person, watch what happens between sessions and help you make the right adjustments before small mistakes turn into weeks of wasted practice.
Follow a step-by-step progression for building engagement, communication, control, neutrality, recall and greater freedom.
We decide where your dog needs to begin, what will motivate them, how close they can work to triggers and how quickly the training should progress.
We work together in environments chosen for your dog's current stage. I demonstrate what needs to change, coach your timing and handling, and then watch you apply the training yourself.
You receive access to the online training, weekly coaching calls, personal video feedback and WhatsApp support throughout the eight weeks.
You always know what deserves your attention next and what needs adjusting when something stops working.
You still do the training because you are the person who needs to be able to handle your dog when I am not there.
But you are not left trying to diagnose every setback or decide every next step alone.
During our sessions, I demonstrate the training, coach the details and help you apply it correctly.
Between sessions, I review your footage, answer your questions and tell you when to adjust, progress or make the situation easier.
I only work with a limited number of in-person clients at one time because I personally follow every case throughout the eight weeks.
Each stage builds on the one before it.
Because before we expect a dog to make better decisions around their triggers, we need three things:
A reason for them to engage with you.
A communication system they understand.
And enough control to give them more freedom safely.
Before asking your dog to ignore the world, we give them a genuine reason to choose you.
We build food motivation, structured play and productive engagement that can be used outside, not only in the kitchen.
Your dog learns a clear, consistent language.
They understand how to earn a reward, how to turn pressure off, what your release cue means and which behaviours are not acceptable.
We build the practical skills that make everyday life easier, including lead handling, heel work, recall foundations, impulse control and appropriate outlets for your dog's energy and instincts.
Once the foundations exist, we apply them around the dogs, wildlife, traffic or environments that previously caused everything to fall apart.
The difficulty increases progressively, with your handling and your dog's response reviewed as we go.
We continue proofing the training around real distractions so your dog can experience more freedom without every walk feeling like a gamble.
The goal is a dog who can make better decisions, respond reliably and be included in more of your life.
Sam told me they couldn’t even walk Moose down the street without him exploding at every dog.
After joining the 8-Week Reactive to Off-Lead programme, they finally had a clear structure to follow.
Step by step, things started settling.
Recently, Sam walked Moose past over 50 dogs in one outing - calmly, under control, no drama.
When Jane joined the programme, walks with Chilli were stressful.
Chilli was anxious around people and other dogs, and like most owners in that position, Jane just started avoiding situations.
Now Jane can walk past other dogs calmly and even sit in a café without being on edge.
Watch click on the video to listen to her story.
Millie could perform well in training classes and close control.
But the moment a squirrel, stream or duck appeared, she could switch off completely and chase.
Inside the programme, Julie followed a step-by-step recall progression and submitted footage so we could adapt the training to Millie’s prey drive.
Millie can now enjoy off-lead time at the beach and has even recalled away from ducks mid-chase.
Kelby was large, powerful and extremely difficult to control when he became excited.
He lunged at cars, bikes, people and dogs. After pulling Sue over in the street and running towards another dog, they knew something had to change.
They can now visit their local park, drop the lead and recall Kelby around other dogs.
He has even played with another Labrador before returning when called.
Tanya and Mark had spent around £14,000 on trainers, behaviourists and veterinary treatment.
After losing Dexter because of his behavioural problems, they feared Dixie was heading down the same path.
They had become trapped inside a life of remote forests and constant avoidance.
Dixie can now enjoy busier walks, sit outside a pub and visit their local pet shop.
Ben often described Leo as “Jekyll and Hyde.”
At home, he was fine. But the moment another dog appeared, it was like a switch had been flipped.
By week five of the programme, Leo was walking inches away from other dogs calmly and under control.
If the first list describes you, the remaining questions are probably practical ones.
Let’s answer them now.
Where Do the In-Person Sessions Take Place?
Sessions take place across the Fylde Coast and surrounding areas in locations chosen for your dog's needs and current stage of training.
We may begin somewhere quieter before progressing into parks, streets and other real-world environments.
Do I Have to Use a Prong Collar or E-Collar?
Not every dog receives identical equipment or begins in the same place.
Recommendations are based on the dog’s behaviour, physical strength, training history, goals and current level of control.
E-collar work may be used when building reliable recall and safe off-lead freedom. Any equipment must be introduced properly before it is used around difficult distractions.
This is a balanced training programme. Rewards, play and motivation are central to the process, but so are clear boundaries and fair consequences.
If you are completely opposed to considering those methods, the programme will not be the right fit.
What If My Dog Won’t Take Food or Play Outside?
That is extremely common with reactive and highly aroused dogs.
We look at how food or play has been introduced, whether the environment is too difficult, which movement or reward the dog prefers and what other outlets may hold value.
Building engagement is the first stage because many dogs cannot initially use food or play around real distractions.
How Much Time Will I Need to Commit?
As a general target, you should be prepared to train for approximately 20 minutes twice per day.
However, this does not mean every session must become an additional major task.
Where possible, we look at how to include the work within normal walks, play sessions and everyday routines.
Consistency matters more than occasionally completing one enormous session.
What Happens After the Eight Weeks?
You keep access to the training resources and leave with a clear progression plan showing you what to maintain, what still needs proofing and how to continue building reliability and freedom.
Will I Need To Buy Equipment?
Most likely, yes. You may need to buy some equipment as part of the programme.
However, do not rush out and buy anything before you join. Once I have assessed your dog and understood your situation, I will tell you exactly what is worth getting, what to avoid and how to use it properly.
The right equipment depends on the dog, the behaviour we are working on and what you need to achieve. Any recommendations will be specific to you, rather than a generic shopping list.
You can continue collecting more videos, trying isolated techniques and managing every walk around what your dog might do.
You may become even better at finding empty fields, crossing roads and preventing difficult situations.
But management alone will not give you the life you originally imagined having with your dog.
Or you can begin following a complete system designed to build:
You will still need to do the training.
There will still be difficult walks and moments where progress does not follow a perfectly straight line.
But you will not need to solve every problem alone.
You will have a clear plan, personal feedback and somebody helping you decide what should happen next.
The goal is not perfection.
It is becoming more capable, seeing measurable progress and beginning to enjoy life with your dog again.
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