Reactive Dog Training

If you've ever felt exhausted, embarrassed, frustrated, guilty, or completely alone because of your dog's behaviour, this episode is for you. When people talk about reactive dogs, the conversation usually focuses on training techniques, behaviour modification plans, and managing triggers. But, what about the human at the other end of the lead? In this episode, I sit down with dog trainer...

🎙️ Is Your Dog Really Reactive... Or Just Overwhelmed by the World? The Overlooked Cause of Reactivity | With Jane Ardern When we see a dog barking, lunging, freezing, shutting down or acting "silly", it's easy to assume they need more training, more exposure or better socialisation. But, what if reactivity is often a symptom, rather than the problem itself? In this episode, I sit d...

Not every dog is going to become the dog you originally imagined. And, accepting that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In this episode of Reactive Dog Training, Claire Lawrence explores one of the most emotional and misunderstood parts of reactive dog ownership... adjusting expectations responsibly and compassionately. This honest conversation covers: the pressure modern dog culture places on owners wh...

Reactive dog owners are constantly told: “Be firmer.” “Correct the behaviour.” “Show the dog who’s boss.” “Don’t let them get away with it.” But, what if the problem isn’t always the dog? In this episode of Reactive Dog Training, Claire Lawrence explores one of the most damaging realities in the dog training world, that many reactive dog owners are following advice that doesn’t actually suit the d...

If you’ve ever cried because of your dog’s behaviour… this episode is for you. In the very first episode of Reactive Dog Training, Claire Lawrence explains why she chose to dedicate her work to reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and behaviourally complex dogs. The dogs most people misunderstand, fear, or eventually give up on. This is an honest conversation about: reactive dogs emotional overwhelm...