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Reactive Dog Training in Kent
From reactive to relaxed – the SAFER® Way
The barking, lunging and the constant tension on walks.
That feeling of dread when you spot another dog before they do.
You might be:
Avoiding certain routes
Walking at quieter times
Feeling embarrassed or judged
Wondering if things will ever actually improve
And maybe you’ve tried things before… but nothing has really worked.
You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
What’s really going on
When your dog reacts, they’re not misbehaving. They’re just doing the best they can with how they feel.
A different approach: The SAFER® Way
I don’t just change your dog’s behaviour. I change how your dog feels.
Everything I do is built around the SAFER® Way:
SUPPORT
AWARENESS
FOCUS
ENVIRONMENT
RESILIENCE
Are you ready to go from reactive to relaxed?
The SAFER® Way Reactivity Programme
A structured two-step journey designed to create real, lasting change.
Step 1: Reactivity Reset
This is where everything starts.
A five-week structured programme designed to help you understand what’s driving your dog’s behaviour, reduce their stress and overwhelm, and put a clear plan in place to move forward with confidence.
Includes:
✅ 1 remote assessment session
✅ Personalised stress reduction plan
✅ Management plan
✅ Free secure field hire
✅ 3 in-person sessions covering:
- Foundations
- Pattern games
- Emergency behaviours
- Real-life practice (“the ugly walk”)
step 2: Reactivity in the Real World
Once the foundations are in place, this is where we put everything into practice.
Over four to six weeks, we work together on real walks, trigger work, and practical coaching to build your confidence and consistency out in the world where it actually counts.
Includes:
- Real-world walk sessions
- Trigger exposure and desensitisation work
- Practical coaching and progress check-ins
- A clear plan for continuing between sessions
Start with a free strategy call
We’ll talk through what’s going on, what your dog needs, and whether this programme is the right fit for you both.
AREAS COVERED:
Sittingbourne, Rainham, Maidstone, Isle of Sheppey, Gillingham, Rochester, Gravesend, Dartford, and surrounding areas.
TRAINING VENUE:
Paws And Play Activity Centre
Off Breach Lane
Newington
Sittingbourne
Thanks
The difference is incredible
Our little Bonnie had become really reactive to other dogs to the point where we couldn’t take her out for a walk. We’d tried other dog trainers but nothing worked.
Bonnie went through Growl classes and has now progressed to be a part of a normal class. The difference in her is incredible.
She’s now a lot more comfortable around other dogs, and we’re a lot more confident in how to handle situations when they arise. Rachel uses nothing but love and positive reinforcement.
Thanks to Rachel, we now have our dog back and can enjoy our time together rather than dreading walks in case we come across another dog.
Vicky and Bonnie
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