Wild at Heart Dogs
Behaviour & Emotion Regulation Specialist
Is This Your Dog?
Reactive. Anxious. Over-aroused. And you're exhausted, embarrassed, and wondering if it will ever get better.
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Two free guides written for dog owners who are tired of being told it's a training problem.
If any of this sounds familiar —
you're in the right place.
I work with owners who are at the end of their tether. Who love their dog deeply but are struggling every single day. Who need someone who actually gets it — not just another training tip.
Every walk is a battle
You cross the road, turn around, or avoid certain routes entirely. What should be enjoyable has become something you dread.
You're always on high alert
Scanning ahead, tensing on the lead, holding your breath every time another dog appears. You never fully relax.
You feel embarrassed and judged
People stare. You've heard the comments. You've started avoiding places you used to love because it's just easier.
You've tried everything
Training classes, YouTube videos, advice from well-meaning friends. Nothing has stuck. Nothing has really worked.
You're questioning yourself
Am I doing something wrong? Is it my fault? Maybe I'm just not the right owner for this dog. The guilt is relentless.
Your world has got smaller
You've stopped going to certain places. Friends have stopped inviting you. Your dog's behaviour is running your life.
It's Not Your Fault.
And It's Not Your Dog's Fault Either.
Reactivity isn't a behaviour problem. It's a nervous system problem. Your dog isn't being naughty, dominant, or difficult. They're overwhelmed — and their body is responding the only way it knows how.
The barking, the lunging, the chaos — these are symptoms. And trying to suppress symptoms without addressing the root cause is why so many owners feel like nothing ever works.
"What your dog needs isn't stricter training. They need someone who understands what's happening inside them — and a plan that actually addresses it."
No commitment. Just a friendly conversation about your dog.
I Work With Dogs Who Are:
- ✓Reactive to other dogs, people, or traffic
- ✓Anxious or fearful in everyday situations
- ✓Over-aroused and unable to settle
- ✓Struggling with frustration on the lead
- ✓Reacting from fear, overwhelm or over-arousal
Based in South Tyneside — I work 1:1 with you and your dog in your home environment and on the routes that matter most to you.
See how I can helpI've Been Where You Are
The walks that feel like a warzone. The tears. The "maybe I'm just not cut out for this" thoughts at 2am. I didn't just study this stuff in a textbook — I lived it.
That experience is what drove me to go deep into the science — polyvagal theory, canine neurobiology, nervous system regulation — because I needed to understand WHY. Not just "how do I stop the barking" but "what is actually happening inside my dog right now?"
That understanding changed everything for me. And it's what I want to give to you.
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You Don't Have to Keep Doing This Alone
The first step is a free, no-pressure chat. Tell me what's going on with your dog and we'll figure out the best way forward together.
Book Your Free ChatNo commitment needed — just a friendly chat about your dog.