Dog Training & Walking in St. Austell and surrounding areas
Phone:
07794360108
Email:
fransbestfrienddogtraining@gmail.com
Reactivity Training
Is your dog nervous, or prone to barking, lunging, or growling at other dogs or people? Do your walks feel overwhelming, or do you find yourself avoiding them altogether? Is your dog overly excited or frustrated to greet every dog or person they encounter?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, specialised reactivity training might be the solution you need!
Living with a reactive dog can feel stressful, isolating and unpredictable, but you are not alone. At Fran's Best Friend, we take an honest, welfare led and holistic approach; factoring in your dog's lifestyle, breed, age, and temperament to tailor training and behaviour modification, specific to you and your dog's needs.
Reactivity is not a single behaviour and rarely disappears overnight, particularly if your dog has a long history of reactivity. So, Instead of guaranteeing quick fixes and false promises, we focus on building skills, confidence, and realistic long term progress for both you and your dog.
Training involves;
* Implementing suitable management to initially reduce behaviour rehearsal
* Improving your dog's ability to cope around other dogs/people
* Reducing the intensity and frequency of reactions
* Teaching alternative behaviours
* Building you and your dog's confidence and decision making on walks
* Creating practical, real - life strategies
Overview
How training works
Step 1
Book your Discovery Call to ask questions and check suitability.
Discovery calls are free - 20 minutes.
Step 2
Arrange a date and time for an initial behaviour assessment. This is required prior to starting any programme and includes:
* In depth history and discussion of your dog's behaviour and lifestyle
* Risk assessment
* Identification of triggers, thresholds, and stress signals
* Immediate management and safety strategies
* Immediate implementation of foundation skills
* Honest guidance on what progress may realistically look like
The behaviour assessment costs £120 (90 -120 minutes).
Step 3
Start a structured training programme. Programmes are offered in weeks, not sessions. This is because reactivity takes time, repetition, and consistency.
You are investing in guidance, education, and tailored support
Ready to take the first step ?
Progress is possible with the right support, realistic expectation, and time.
Programme Options
1
Reactivity Foundations
6 weeks - £300
Focuses on understanding triggers, reducing overwhelm, and building core skills for both owner and dog.
Includes:
* 4 X 1:1 training sessions.
* Structured homework & weekly goals.
* Written/video guidance.
* Access to a private Facebook Peer support group.
* Between session support.
Best for: early stage or mild reactivity.
2
Reactivity Progress
(Most Popular)
10 weeks - £550
Focuses on reducing reactivity, improving recovery and coping skills, and building confidence on every day walks.
Includes:
* 8 X 1:1 training sessions.
* Real world walks coaching
* Mid programme training review.
* Structured homework & weekly goals.
* Written/video guidance.
* Access to a private Facebook Peer support group.
* Between session support.
Best for: established reactivity, requiring consistent and real world application.
Reactivity Support and Confidence
14 weeks - £840
Focuses on core skills, reducing reactivity, improving recovery, emotional resilience, confidence and longer term support.
Includes:
* 12 X 1:1 training sessions.
* Real world walks coaching.
* 2 X Mid programme training reviews.
* Structured homework & weekly goals.
* Written/video guidance.
* Access to a private Facebook Peer support group.
* Priority support and trouble shooting.
* Flexible pacing.
Best for: long standing, complex/ severe reactivity or where reactivity is co - morbid.
Is this the right Commitment for you?
These programmes are best suited to owners who:
* Understand reactivity is a process
* Are willing to practice between sessions
* Are willing to make necessary changes to how they handle their dog
* Have the time and dedication to commit to the training plan provided
* Want a better relationship with their dog
The progress your dog makes is dependent on your dog's learning capacity and abilities, environment, routine and how much time is spent implementing any training guidance provided.
In some cases, you may need more or less sessions This is dependent on each individual dog.
This may not be the right fit if you are looking for a quick fix.
Payment plans
Payment plans are available to help spread the cost. All reactivity training is delivered as a structured programme, and payment plans are a method of payment for the full programme; not as pay as you go sessions. Programme commitment remains the same regardless of payment option.
Ongoing support
Reactivity does not always have a clear finish line. After completing a programme, ongoing support is available through maintenance sessions. Maintenance session options include:
Maintenance session 1:1 - £50 per session
Virtual 1:1 session - £25 per session
Group classes - From £60 per course
Where are the sessions held?
Session location varies but are typically held in the home or at our training venue and in public spaces (dependant on your dog's progress). This is to help you build confidence and work with your dog in realistic environments.
Our venue is a half acre enclosed grassed paddock just outside St. Dennis village (PL26)
Why choose Fran's Best Friend?
We don't aim for perfection. We aim for realistic progress, understanding and long term change.
Each program aims to work at your dog's pace, prioritise emotional safety and welfare , build handler skills as well as improve your dog's behaviour and provide support beyond just 1 or 2 sessions.
You will be coached and supported by a certified, dedicated, and knowledgeable trainer.
