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HELP FOR DOGS WHO ARE STRUGGLING — AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM

Rescue dogs. Reactive dogs. Fearful dogs. Dogs whose behaviour has become difficult to understand.

When your dog's behaviour is affecting your everyday life, it can be hard to know what to do next.

You may have been given conflicting advice. You may feel overwhelmed, worried or even judged.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Not sure where to start? That's okay. You don't need to know what type of training you need before you contact me.

You might be here because...

 Your rescue dog is struggling

You're trying to understand a dog with a history you may know very little about.

I offer Support for dogs settling into new homes, adjusting to new lives and dealing with the challenges that can come with an unknown or difficult history.

 Your dog reacts to other dogs or people

Walks have become stressful, unpredictable or something you dread.

​I offer practical support for dogs who react to other dogs, people or situations.

 Your dog is fearful or anxious

You want to help but aren't sure whether you're reassuring your dog, helping them—or accidentally making things harder.

Help you understand what your dog is experiencing and how to help them feel safer.

 Your dog's behaviour worries you

You've seen growling, snapping, biting or other behaviour that you don't know how to manage safely.

Support when your dog's behaviour has become difficult, unpredictable or frightening.

 You're struggling too

You love your dog, but life with them has become exhausting.

I can help you understand what's happening, reduce the overwhelm and work out practical steps that make everyday life more manageable.

Whatever brought you here, you don't need to have the right words for it.

Tell me what's happening. We'll work out what happens next.

 

I don't just train dogs. I teach people.

Your dog doesn't live in a training session.

They live with you.

That's why my aim isn't simply to show you what to do while I'm there. It's to help you understand your dog well enough to make good decisions when I'm not.

I'll explain what's happening, why it might be happening and what you can do about it.

Because the goal isn't for your dog to behave perfectly for me.

The goal is for you to feel confident helping your dog in real life.

What real people have said

Contacted Chris as I was anxious of my dogs reactivity on lead. What a world of difference now, Chris has showed me how to focus on Reggie and not other dogs and our walks are now so different. But more than that we both have so much more confidence in each other and Reggie is so focused on me that walks are fun and engaging instead of trying to anticipate who's coming towards us. Chris has showed me that Reggie just wants to be ignored and now he trusts I get that. The tips for off lead play have also got Reggie thinking aswell as running around which makes for a much more stimulating walk. Best thing we have ever done to engage with Chris and learn the tools we have. Highly recommend for anyone who is having difficulties with their pooch. 

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