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"Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?"

"Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?"

Expert Dog Training and Behaviour Support in North East England Specialising in Reactivity, Anxiety and Rescue Dogs.

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"Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?"

"Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?" "Love Your Dog, But Not Their Behaviour?"

Expert Dog Training and Behaviour Support in North East England Specialising in Reactivity, Anxiety and Rescue Dogs.

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Transform Your Dog's Behaviour

Reactive Training: Stop your dog barking and lunging at other dogs

 

Understanding, Not Judging


Lunging and Barking (Reactivity) towards other dogs or people is one of the most common and challenging issues owners face. It often stems from a deep-seated fear or anxiety. At its core, your dog is saying, "I'm scared! Please make that thing go away!"


Our expert trainer, Steve, approaches every dog with empathy and care. His philosophy is simple: we must address the cause, not just the symptom. Through a holistic approach, he gets to know your dog as an individual – their personality, their history, and their home environment – to create a training plan that builds trust and confidence from the ground up.


 

 "Discover a confidence-building approach to overcoming dog reactivity with Steve.


He recognises that lunging, barking, or growling are often desperate attempts to communicate fear, not 'bad behaviour.'


As a fully certified and insured professional, Steve delivers tailored reactivity training packages that help your dog feel safe around their triggers.


He combines force-free methods with genuine understanding to replace your stress and embarrassment with the skills to enjoy calm, relaxed walks together."

Separation Anxiety: Does your dog panic when left alone?

 

It’s Not Spite, It’s Fear


The first and most important step is understanding. A dog that barks, howls, is destructive or other out of scope behaviours, isn't acting out of spite or trying to punish you for leaving. 


They are in the grip of a powerful panic, and their actions are a desperate cry for help.


Our experienced trainers recognise this cry for what it is. With deep empathy and proven, gentle techniques, we help your dog untangle their fear. We don't just stop the chewing; we build their resilience and teach them that solitude can be peaceful. We help them discover their own independence, one calm moment at a time.


 "Experience a compassionate and proven approach to conquering 'Separation Related Behaviours' with Steve, our specialist trainer. 


He offers a uniquely personal service, understanding that a dog who panics when left alone isn't acting out of spite, but out of fear.


As a fully certified and insured professional, Steve provides bespoke 'Separation Related Behaviour' training plan designed to suit your dog’s specific threshold and your family’s lifestyle. He combines his expertise with genuine empathy to help you regain your freedom to leave the house, while ensuring your companion learns to feel safe, calm, and confident in their own company." 

Rescue Dog Training: Help your adopted dog settle into their new home

Rescue Dog Training: Help your adopted dog settle into their new home

 

From a Frightened Stranger to a Cherished Family Member


Bringing a rescue or adopted dog home is a journey of hope. But for your new companion, it’s a journey into the unknown – a world of new smells, new sounds, and new faces. Their past has taught them to be wary, and their anxiety is their shield.


You see the beautiful soul hiding behind those worried eyes, and all you want is to help them feel safe. But watching them remain anxious, unable to settle and enjoy their new life, can be incredibly difficult.


You might feel a pressure to "fix" them, when all they really need is time, patience, and the right kind of understanding.


 "Foster a deep sense of safety for your new rescue dog with Steve.


He understands that an adopted dog often arrives with an unknown history, viewing their new world through a lens of uncertainty rather than excitement.


As a fully certified and insured professional, Steve offers bespoke rescue dog settling-in packages that prioritise decompression and trust-building over strict obedience.


He combines trauma-informed knowledge with a gentle touch, helping you guide your new best friend from a place of anxiety to one of true belonging." 

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Stop Your Dog Barking and Lunging at other DogsHelp Your Dog Feel at Ease Whilst Being Left AloneHelp Your Adopted Dog Settle into Their New Home

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'Building that Bond' with your Dog is one of the most important

parts of their development or adjustment to the home. Make yourself the most important focus within the environment!

Calm Control

Using the 'Click to Calm' method helps keep your dog moving. By keeping them moving will are helping them manage their emotions and not get fixated on a trigger within their environment.

(Click to Calm accredited to Emma Parsons)

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