Reactivity

Struggling With a Reactive Dog?

Do your walks feel tense and unpredictable?
Does your dog bark, lunge, or pull the moment they see another dog, person, bike, or car?
Do you find yourself avoiding certain routes, times of day, or situations altogether?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and it can get better.

Reactivity can feel exhausting, embarrassing, and isolating.
But reactivity isn’t your dog being “naughty” it’s an emotional response.
With the right support, you can help your dog feel calmer, safer, and more confident.

Our Approach: Kind, Calm, and Effective

At Awesome Paws, we use positive, reward-based methods only.
No fear, no force, no shock collars ever.
Just science-backed, gentle techniques that help your dog feel safe enough to learn new habits.

How Denise Helps Reactive Dogs

With extensive experience supporting dogs who bark, lunge, panic, or shut down on walks, Denise takes a compassionate and structured approach.

She’ll help you:

Understand why your dog reacts, their triggers, stress levels, and emotions
Build your dog’s confidence and sense of safety
Develop simple, calm strategies to handle tough moments
Reduce reactivity and bring ease back to your walks
Feel more confident as an owner, knowing exactly what to do

How It Works

Every journey begins with a Behaviour Consultation.
This is where Denise spends time learning about your dog’s routine, reactions, environment, and your personal goals.

From there, she’ll recommend the most suitable behaviour programme built around:

1-1 tailored support
Step-by-step reactivity training
Backup videos
A private WhatsApp line for ongoing help between sessions
Tools you can use every day to create lasting change

You don’t have to dread walks anymore.

With guidance, patience, and kind training, reactive dogs can learn to feel safe and stay calm.

Let’s bring peace, confidence, and connection back into your life with your dog.

Keep It Kind.