REAL LIFE, CALM DOGS, HAPPY OWNERS
Helping You Feel Calmer, More Confident and Able To Enjoy Walks and Life with Your Reactive Dog
If you're here, chances are life with your dog isn't quite how you imagined it would be.
Maybe your walks are stressful, your dog lunges and barks at people or other dogs?
Perhaps you feel anxious about having visitors over or you've adopted a dog that's struggling to settle in?
Life with a fearful, anxious, reactive dog can feel frustrating, overwhelming and embarrassing.
I help you feel less overwhelmed and more relaxed so that you can feel calmer and more confident on walks and at home with your reactive dog.
Hi, I'm Dawn. I can help you feel more confident, calm and relaxed on your walks and in everyday life so that you have peace of mind and the best life possible for you and your dog.
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Here's What You Can Expect When We Work Together
- Individually Tailored Support because every dog, their guardian , situations and environment is different so. we work in a way that feels manageable and achievable.
- Calm, steady, practical steps. No overwhelm, pressure or unrealistic demands.
- Errorless Learning. We focus on setting you and your dog up for success rather than pushing or over stretching.
- Focus on communication and connection. Understanding your dogs needs often creates more change than formal, task based training.
- Compassion, kindness and clarity. Clear, simple support through the challenges and celebrating the wins that genuinely matter.
We recently booked Dawn for a 5 week programme to help with our 3 year old Cocker Spaniel walking better on the lead. Since having a baby we have found it increasingly harder to take Ralph and our baby out at the same time, however Dawn was able to show us several techniques to help Ralph walk much better on a lead and a few weeks on we are already seeing a huge difference.
I couldn't recommend a better, compassionate and experienced trainer. I took on a 16 month old, large breed dog whose previous training resulted in lunging, over stimulation and very little impulse control or ability to listen. In just 4 training sessions and a lot of practise , I'm amazed at the results and my better understanding of my dogs psyche and needs. So pleased I chose Dawn.
We have worked through some behavioural issues with our dog. Dawn has been a pleasure to work with, very reliable and provides lots of detailed and useful feedback both during the face to face sessions and by email between sessions. We are seeing improvements in our dogs behaviour and Dawn has provided guidance and reassurance as to how we continue to work with our dog. We would definitely recommend working with Dawn if you are experiencing issues with your dog.
REDEFINING WALKS: CALM, CONFIDENT WALKS WITH YOUR REACTIVE DOG.
A simple step by step course to help you move from stressful, reactive walks to calmer, more enjoyable ones.
Learn how to:
1. Reduce the frequency and intensity of your dogs reactions
2. Feel more in control and confident on walks
3. Experience more calm when faced with triggers
So you can enjoy walks with less dread and more peace of mind.
ON LINE SUPPORT
Get live one to one support from anywhere in the UK.
Remote sessions are perfect for fearful, anxious dogs that feel safer with you at home.
You'll learn practical, easy to follow strategies tailored to your individual dogs needs.
No stress from travel or unfamiliar environments.
IN PERSON SUPPORT
Get one to one behaviour support from your home and in your local environment.
In person sessions are ideal if you'd like real time guidance during walks and everyday situations.
You'll received tailored strategies with practical coaching and support.
We work together in the spaces where you and your dog struggle most to help you both feel more relaxed and confident.
In Person behaviour programmes - What is included and how they help you.
All in person behaviour programmes include:
A professional behaviour assessment
To explore what's driving your dogs behaviour instead of guessing
A tailored behaviour plan
So you know exactly what to focus on and not overwhelmed with conflicting advice
Practical, realistic guidance
So the changes make sense in real life & the real world
Video feedback captured during sessions
So you can see your dog from a fresh perspective & watch back so you don't miss things that can be subtle in real time
Individually tailored resources
So you get the right information at the right time, not generic one size fits all handouts
Calm, compassionate support for you
So you feel supported, not judged or rushed
The difference in the support levels is time.
The time your dog needs to learn, practice and develop new skills so that progress feels achievable and less stressful for you both.
NOT SURE WHICH SUPPORT SUITS YOU BEST? You can book a discovery call or call me directly on 07941 517571
"Dawn was fantastic in every way. Thanks to her we feel really reassured and confident to continue working with our dog going forwards. Communication was great and thorough. Her advise was sensible, truly non-judgemental and understanding. We found the session a great help and felt really supported. 20/10!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really help my reactive dog?
Absolutely, change is always possible. How long it will take and the progress will depend on your individual dog. I have worked with hundreds of people and their dogs that have made great progress at home and on walks.
Do you use punishment or correction with prong collars, E collars, spray collars or slip leads?
No, all of my work is force free. I use a more natural approach that aligns with positive learning experiences. Your dogs emotional well being, trust and safety comes first.
How long will it take to make progress?
Every dog is different. Most people notice improvements fairly quickly. We focus on steady, sustainable change rather than quick fix promises so that your progress lasts.
Will you see my dog in person or is it all on line?
You can choose what suits you best. I offer in person support in my local area, live one to one on line sessions if you are further afield and a self study course if you want to focus on resetting reactive walks at your own pace. All of these options work really well for reactive behaviour and many even do best on line especially if your dog is uncomfortable about having an unfamiliar person in the home.
"Our dog is much better to walk now, he is able to move on regardless of what he sees. We actually managed to pass another dog on a country lane"
"Absolutely fantastic, can't recommend Dawn enough, every dog owner would benefit from her wisdom, positive approach and excellent communication"
"Dawn is great, really calm and not just a dog person but a people person too"
Redefining Walks for reactive dogs Self Study
£47
- Resetting Reactivity Blueprint for Safer Walks
- 7 Modules
- Video's
- Workbooks
- Action Plans
Essential Support
£450
- 4 one hour sessions
- Short term, focused support for dogs who need help getting back on track
- This is for you if:
- Your dog shows mild or situational reactivity
- Behaviour is recent or limited to one main challenge
- You feel confident implementing strategies with guidance
- This programme is best for straightforward reactive behaviour challenges
Enhanced Support
£595
- 6 one hour sessions
- Regular Plan Updates
- Video Feedback
- Between Sessions Support
Intensive support
£700
- 8 one hour sessions
- Behaviour Evaluation
- Check ins and support between sessions
- Video Feedback
- Plan updates as you progress
Puppy Education
£250
- 5 one hour sessions
- In person or on line
- Check ins and support between sessions
- Video Feedback
- Tailored support and resources you get to keep
Self Study at Your Own Pace
Done With You On Line
Coaching & Support
