Reactive Dog Training

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  Did your dog really react out of nowhere... or did you just miss this? 02.08.2026 8min

  Did your dog really react out of nowhere... or did you just miss these signs? It's one of the most common things I hear from reactive dog owners: "He just exploded." "She reacted out of nowhere." "There weren't any warning signs." "they're so unpredictable!" But, what if your dog had actually been communicating long before the barking, lunging or growling began? In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest misconceptions in dog training: the belief that reactive behaviour happens wit...
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  Why You Feel Like You're Failing Your Dog 26.07.2026 5min

  Have you ever looked at another dog and wondered why everything seems so much easier for everyone else? If you live with a reactive dog, chances are you've questioned yourself more times than you can count. In this episode, we're exploring the guilt that so many reactive dog owners carry every day. From comparing yourself to other owners on social media to replaying every difficult walk in your head, we'll talk about why these feelings are so common—and why they don't mean you're failing. We'...
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  The Exhaustion Nobody Talks About | The Hidden Reality of Living with a Reactive Dog 19.07.2026 4min

  Living with a reactive dog is exhausting in ways most people never see. People see the barking, lunging or growling on a walk. What they don't see is everything that happens before and after those few moments. The route planning. The constant scanning. The judgement from strangers. The cancelled plans. The guilt. The tears after a difficult walk. The mental load of always being on alert. If you've ever finished a walk feeling completely drained, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'...
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  The Dog I Couldn't Save: Sarah Roper's Story 12.07.2026 55min

  Behavioural euthanasia is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged topics in the dog world. It is a subject many people avoid discussing, often because of the stigma, judgment, and misunderstanding that surround it. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Roper to discuss the journey she experienced with one of her first dogs and the heartbreaking decision that ultimately led to behavioural euthanasia. Together, we explore the realities of living with a dog whose behaviour presented s...
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  Your Dog Doesn't Need Fixing: A Different Conversation About Reactivity with Kate Gallagher 05.07.2026 29min

  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 Kate Gallagher to explore the emotional reality of living with a reactive dog. We discuss the guilt that c...
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  Environmental Sensitivities: The Overlooked Cause of Reactivity with Jane Ardern 28.06.2026 39min

  🎙️ 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 down with Jane Ardern to discuss environmental sensitivities in dogs and why so many dogs struggle to cope in the...
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  Responsible Dog Ownership Sometimes Means Adjusting Expectations 21.06.2026 7min

  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 ownerswhy not every dog can cope with the same lifestylethe difference between acceptance and giving upunr...
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  Sometimes The Advice Is The Problem 14.06.2026 7min

  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 dog in front of them. This honest and emotionally grounded conversation covers: why reactive beha...
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  The Truth About Reactive Dogs 07.06.2026 9min

  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 dogsemotional overwhelmbehaviour vs emotionwhy obedience doesn’t always equal emotional stabilitythe hidden struggles rea...