Dog to human reactivity specialist in surrey

Behaviour support for dogs who growl, bark & lunge at people

Based in Redhill, Surrey and covering surrounding areas.

Life with a dog who struggles around people is not only frustrating but it can be isolating too.

Do you dread seeing people on your walk due to your dog’s barking and lunging? Have you stopped having people over due to your dog’s unpredictable behaviour & aggression? Are you tired of unhelpful comments from people like ‘Just train your dog!’?

If only it was that simple! When it comes to human directed reactivity, there’s a lot of really conflicting advice out there and it can be hard to know what to do for the best.

Having rescued an aggressive Belgian Shepherd named Tywin, I know what it’s like to not only live with a dog who struggles around people but to also find someone who can help you with their behaviour.

That’s why I created the Beyond Behaviour Programme, it’s a structured yet personalised behaviour programme, to help owners figure out what’s causing their dog’s behaviour and how to work through it.

Why this is happening?

Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour Towards People

Reactivity can be difficult to control and even harder to understand — which is where working with a specialist can help.

Causes of Reactivity in Dogs

Issues towards people can be caused by many reasons, the most common are:

Types of Human Reactivity in Dogs

There are several types human directed reactivity, each with their own emotional needs:

Understanding the root cause of your dog’s reactivity is key to creating lasting change.

Client Testimonials

"We have been working with Anthony to help our dog Mabel as she started to show signs of reactivity. Anthony has been a calming presence as we work through Mabel's behaviour changes. He has done a full assessment on her and found that she is in pain, as opposed to reacting based on behaviour. It's been a game changer working with him to figure out what's going on with her."

Camilla & Mabel / Labradoodle

How I Help Human Reactive Dogs

Beyond Behaviour Programme

This is programme I wish existed when I was struggling with my dog’s behaviour towards people – it’s structured yet never one-size-fits-all.

Comprehensive Assessment

Before we can resolve your dog’s behaviour, we need to figure out what’s causing it. This involves carrying out a detailed assessment of every aspect of their life. This phase includes:

2 Hour Behaviour Assessment

The first session takes place at your home (if safe to do so) and is all about identifying the root causes of your dog’s behaviour towards people. This involves a full exploration of your dog’s lifestyle, environment, routine, triggers, behaviour and health.

Pain Assessment

Underlying pain is one of the most common causes of problems towards people, unfortunately it can be very difficult to identify. That is why we carry out a detailed assessment of how your dog moves, holds themselves and navigates certain activities, to identify areas of potential pain, that could be contributing or directly causing your dog’s behaviour.

Medical History Review

I will also review your dog medical history, to identify any factors that could be causing or contributing to their behaviour.

Emotional Regulation Test

Your dog’s ability to handle arousal, stress, frustration and impulsivity greatly impacts their behaviour towards people. As part of our assessment we look at how your dog handles these.

Personalised Behaviour Pathway

The next step is where we begin to address the root causes of your dog’s behaviour towards people. We do this by implementing changes that are specific to your dog. This phase includes:

Behaviour Report

You’ll receive a personalised behaviour report that explains your dog’s behaviour, immediate steps you can take to make things easier and a long-term plan.

Veterinary Report & Support

A detailed vet report will be created based on the evidence gathered during our assessment. I’ll also liaise with the vet and support you through this phase to ensure your dog receives the appropriate treatment.

Additional Learning Guides

You’ll get access to guides explaining how pain affects behaviour, navigating vet visits and more.

Progress Check-in

Once you’ve implemented the recommendations from the behaviour report, we have a progress check-in session to see how your dog’s getting on.

Training & Ongoing Support

Once we’ve addressed the underlying reasons of your dog’s behaviour towards people, we implement training to help navigate the situations they struggle with. This phase includes:

Follow-up Training Sessions

1 Hour follow-up training sessions are included to implement training and help you with any challenges that occur.

Training Guides

After every session, you’ll receive access to relevant, step by step training guides with video demonstrations.

In-between Session Support

Direct support is available in-between session via text, email and/or WhatsApp for the entirety of the programme.

Learning Hub Access

Access to an online learning, allowing you to manage every aspect of your beyond behaviour experience.

Is This Right For You?

This is for you if…

You want to understand the underlying reasons for your dog's behaviour towards people.
You understand that helping your dog become more confident and relaxed can take time.
You want to work with someone who knows what it's like to live with a dog who struggles around people.
You want to achieve lasting behaviour change instead of instant results.

This may not be right for you if…

You’re looking for a quick fix rather than understanding the underlying causes of your dog’s reactivity.
You don't have or want to, invest the time and effort needed to changes your dog's behaviour.
You’re hoping for someone to “fix” your dog without being actively involved in the process or making changes yourself.
You’re expecting immediate results without the patience required for long-term behavioural improvement.

Pricing for Dog to Human Reactivity Training

The Essentials

£450

Comprehensive Assessment

Personalised Behaviour Plan

2 Follow-up Training Sessions

The Comprehensive

£630

Comprehensive Assessment

Personalised Behaviour Plan

4 Follow-up Training Sessions

You can choose how to pay at checkout, including monthly instalments.

Case Study

Bentley, the anxious Belgian Malinois

When I started working with Bentley, he was struggling with multiple aspects of day to day life;

Over 4 months, we were able to reduce Bentley’s anxiety and give him specific skills to cope with being around traffic. We used Tywin to help him adjust to being around other dogs and created a predictable routine for visitors.

How to get started

Book Your Call

The first step is to schedule a free, 30 minute discovery call so we can discuss your dog’s behaviour and see if we’re a good fit.

Sign Up

If we think we’ll work well together, you’ll be sent a signup link, where you can choose how to pay and then get access to you learning hub.

Get Started

In your learning hub, you’ll be guided through how to prepare for the assessment & shown what evidence to gather.

Areas Covered

Horley
Horsham
Hurst Green
Leatherhead
Lingfield
Oxted
Redhill
Reigate
Smallfield
Tadworth
Westerham

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a dog trainer and behaviourist?

A dog trainer’s role is to teach a dog new skills (walking nicely on the lead, coming back when called etc.) – think of them like a teacher.

A dog behaviourists role is to uncover and understand the root causes of behaviour and help owners address these causes. They will deal with complex behaviours such as aggression, fear, anxiety etc. – think of them like a psychologist.

My dog has multiple behavioural issues, can you help?

It’s not uncommon for dogs to have multiple behavioural issues and yes, I can help with all of them.

When getting in touch, just let me know what the issues are and I’ll explain how I can help.

What if I need more sessions?

Should you need them, additional services can be purchased at a slightly discounted rate.

Can you guarantee results?

Unfortunately, no professional behaviourist can or should guarantee results.

Unlike a car, where we can just swap the affected part for a new one, dogs are living and sentient beings with their own emotions that require understanding and respect. What I can promise you is that I will give you and your dog the respect you deserve. I will also give you the most honest and appropriate advice to help you and make lasting behaviour change.

Do you offer quick fixes?

Nope.

Whilst in some situations it is possible to improve things in a short period of time, I focus on achieving long lasting behaviour changes and addressing the underlying issues behind the behaviours.

What training methods do you use?

All training, guidance and advice is based on force-free and up-to-date dog training methods. I DO NOT use methods that cause fear or pain.

Would you like help with your dog's behaviour towards people?

The first step is to book a free, no-pressure, 30 minute discovery call we so we can discuss your dog’s behaviour, how I can help and what level support you need.