Not all dog trainers are created equally - and if you’ve got a reactive, anxious, or overexcitable dog, the wrong fit can make things worse (or waste your time and money).

In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to look for when choosing a trainer, behaviourist, or dog training programme that actually gets results for complex dogs.

You’ll discover:

✅ 5 essential traits of a great dog trainer or programme

✅ Why generalist trainers may fall short for complex behaviour issues

✅ How to know if a programme is actually going to help you long-term

✅ Exactly which systems make the biggest difference to your success

Whether your dog lunges at other dogs, pulls constantly, or just can’t settle, this episode will help you find support that works.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

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Do you need the pulling, barking, or ignoring you to STOP? I’m breaking down the 5 essential types of training techniques that every dog owner should have in their toolkit. What they are, why they help, and how they work together to stop walk-time chaos.

Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, overexcitement, or just general stress on walks, this is where to start.

You’ll discover:

✅ The 5 key dog training tools every overwhelmed owner should know

✅ What kind of technique to use for pulling, passing triggers, ignoring you off-lead, and more

✅ How a small set of well-matched tools can make a massive difference to your dog's behaviour

You don’t need endless obedience drills - you need the right tools, used the right way, to make walks enjoyable again.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

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Can Your Dog Handle Chaos on a Walk? Here’s How to Minimise Meltdowns

You’re on a calm walk… then out of nowhere: BOOM. A barking dog barrels into you. A loud bang. A herd of sheep being chased by an out of control dog. (Yep, it happens.)

Would your dog cope? Or crumble?

In this episode we’re talking about resilience - the ability to bounce back from surprises, stay calm under pressure, and recover fast when things go wrong.

You’ll learn:

✅ The #1 mistake owners make when trying to ‘train for chaos’

✅ Four science-backed ways to help your dog stay grounded - even when walks get wild

✅ How to build recovery into your dog’s lifestyle, not just your training

Whether you’re dealing with barking, lunging, pulling, or post-trigger meltdowns, this episode will help you build your dog’s real-world ready-for-anything-ness today.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

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STOP Apologising for Your Dog’s Behaviour and Reclaim Your Confidence!

If your dog pulls, barks, lunges and you find yourself blurting out “sorry!” before you’ve even thought about it, this episode is for YOU.

In this empowering episode, you’ll discover:

⭐️ Why apologising out of habit chips away at your confidence

⭐️ What to say instead (without being rude!)

⭐️ How your language affects your mindset - and your dog’s behaviour

This is not about 'good manners' - it’s an essential piece of the stress free dog walks puzzle. Your dog picks up on your stress, so by boosting your confidence, you help them feel calmer - which ultimately means better behaviour! All that from stopping apologising so much!

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

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How Often Should You Train Your Dog? (And How to Save Time Doing It Right)

Feeling guilty because you think you should be training your dog more often? Between conflicting advice online and real-life demands, it’s hard to know how much training is actually needed.

In this episode, discover the science-backed sweet spot for how often (and how long) to train so you can ditch the guilt, stop wasting time - and start making faster progress.

⭐️How often to train your dog for maximum results

⭐️How long sessions should be (it’s probably shorter than you think!)

⭐️The surprising role of SLEEP in training success

⭐️Why your dog might be “overtrained” - and how to fix it

⭐️3 practical time-saving tips to help you train smarter, not harder

Whether you’ve got a reactive dog, a wild puller, or a master ignorer who zones you out, this episode is a must-watch if you’re short on time but want better behaviour.

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📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

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Why Your Dog ‘Won’t Listen’ on Walks (And How to Actually Get Through to Them)

Does your dog ignore you on walks? Pull like mad, bark at dogs, or lunge at squirrels while you and your treats may as well not exist? 😩

In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening when your dog seems stubborn, over-excited, reactive, or totally tuned out.

You’ll learn:

• The “overflow” model and how to prevent meltdowns before they start
• Why calmness (not more training) is the REAL key to progress
• The daily habits Stress Free Dog Owners use to help their dogs actually listen and learn

No amount of commands will work until you deal with THIS first.

🔔 Subscribe for my full stress free dog walks strategy.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

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Is Ball Play Making Your Dog's Behaviour Worse? Here's What Most Dog Owners Don't Know.

If your high-energy, reactive or anxious dog lives for the ball, but barks, lunges, ignores you or pulls like mad, it’s all very common. In this episode we’re diving into the hidden cost of repetitive ball throwing.

⚠️ Spoiler: It’s not “play” as we humans think of it. It’s part of a hunting pattern and it triggers intense arousal, ramps up stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, and over time, it could be make reactivity, pulling, barking, and even home behaviour worse.

🎾 What repetitive chasing does to your dog’s brain and body

🎾 The long-term physical impact of ball play on joints and mobility

🎾 An alternative form of exercise that calms your dog and gives them a full mental and physical workout

🎾 Exactly how to transition your dog from ball-chasing to a healthier, more fulfilling activity (without a meltdown!)

Whether your dog is over-excited, reactive, or just can’t settle, this could change the way you exercise your dog forever.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

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💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!

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Why Your Dog Refuses Treats on Walks (Even the Really Tasty Ones)

Your dog loves treats at home - so why won’t they take them outside? If you’ve tried high-value treats, expensive snacks, or even homemade liver cake… and your dog still won’t eat, it’s not that they’re just ‘not interested’. It’s one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges for dog owners, especially if your dog is pulling, barking, lunging, or totally ignoring you.

In this episode, we’re digging into why dogs refuse food on walks (even when they’re not fussy at home) and what that tells you about their state of mind. You'll learn how stress, overstimulation, or anxiety affect appetite, and how that connects to dog behaviour problems on walks.

Plus you’ll get my tips for helping them eat - so you can train your dog effectively, whether it’s for recall, loose lead walking, calm greetings or anything in between!

🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips to help your dog stay calm, focused and well behaved!

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks

💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!

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