Reactive to Relaxed
Does your dog lunge, bark or growl at other dogs or people?
I’m here to help change this and take away the stress.
Areas covered: Oldham, Saddleworth, Rochdale, Bury & all of Greater Manchester
It can be very frustrating when you have a reactive dog that appears aggressive to dogs and people…
Do you ever feel stressed and embarrassed when you walk your dog because they’re barking at other dogs, people, cars or bikes? Do you dread walking them because when your dog lunges you’re being pulled on the lead to the point that it’s starting to feel dangerous? Maybe it feels as though you can no longer go on like this?
If you wish your dog could walk calmly and quietly, so that you can explore different environments safely and confidently together, you’re in the right place!
The journey to changing behaviour and helping you and your dog feel happier starts here.
How I work
I use ethical, reward-based training to get to the root of your dog’s behaviour and create lasting change. Sessions are 1:1 and take place both in your home and out in the real world, such as on walks or at the park - wherever your dog most needs support.
My approach is calm, collaborative and rooted in empathy. I always consider both your dog’s and your emotional wellbeing, because learning only happens when everyone feels safe and supported.
We’ll work closely as a team to build your confidence, reduce stress and make progress that you can sustain long after our sessions end. I don’t just train dogs; I support the humans at the other end of the lead too, so that life gets better for both of you.
Let’s do this together!
Essentials Package
(1 month*)
This package of behaviour support for reactive dogs includes:
Pre-assessment preparation to look at your completed behaviour questionnaire, your dog’s clinical history, and the completed vet referral form. This helps me to build a clear picture before we get started. That way, I can come to our session fully prepared and ready to make the most of our time together.
2 hr in person behaviour assessment so that we can deep dive into your dog’s history and their behavioural issues in order to truly understand why the issues are happening and implement a plan of action.
Behaviour change action plan with step-by-step instruction guides so that you can remind yourself of all the management and training advice given, and so that you can share this with family members who will also be involved with the training.
1 x 1 hr in person follow up session* so that you can receive real time expert guidance to implement and progress the training exercises in order to see real change.
Email or Whatsapp support** for the duration of the 1 month package, during office hours so that I can answer any queries you may have about the training steps, or your dog’s behaviour so that you always feel supported.
Free pack of Platinum training treats to get your dog started on their training journey!
* session to be used within 1 month from first appointment
** upto 30 mins per week during package
Additional training sessions can be booked at the end of the package if required
Investment: £699
Reactive to Relaxed Options
My mission is to guide and empower dog owners to make lasting changes. Tackle the problem with one of my packages below.
Premium Package
(3 months*)
This package is ideal for those who would like more ongoing support. It includes:
Pre-assessment preparation to look at your completed behaviour questionnaire, your dog’s clinical history, and the completed vet referral form. This helps me to build a clear picture before we get started. That way, I can come to our session fully prepared and ready to make the most of our time together.
2 hr in person behaviour assessment so that we can deep dive into your dog’s history and their behavioural issues in order to truly understand why the issues are happening and implement a plan of action.
Behaviour change action plan with step-by-step instruction guides so that you can remind yourself of all the management and training advice given, and so that you can share this with family members who will also be involved with the training.
3 x 1 hr in person follow up sessions* so that you can receive real time expert guidance to implement and progress the training exercises in order to see real change.
Email or Whatsapp support** for the duration of the 3 month package, during office hours so that I can answer any queries you may have about the training steps, or your dog’s behaviour so that you always feel supported.
Free pack of Platinum training treats to get your dog started on their training journey!
* all sessions to be used within 3 months from first appointment
** upto 30 mins per week during package
Additional training sessions can be booked at the end of the package if required
Investment: £999
Choose between the Essentials or Premium packages based on how much support you’d like.
Not sure?
If you’re not quite ready to commit, you could arrange a FREE clarity call to discuss your options OR book a behaviour assessment appointment now (£420) and you can add extra follow-up sessions to suit you, if you wish.
Just click on the appropriate button below and I look forward to speaking to you soon.
“I would’ve wished to have taken up the help of Roxanne much earlier”
If there’s any advice I would’ve wished to have taken up the help of Roxanne much earlier, she’s really helped us with practical tips and training to help her be much calmer with visitors so that she can self regulate herself. Her supporter knowledge has been amazing. Highly recommend her.
Nicole and Dottie
“Walks are now enjoyable! Nelly is much calmer and more confident”
Our daily walks used to be an absolute nightmare for all of us but after a few sessions and a lot of practice walks are now enjoyable! Nelly is much calmer and more confident when she sees another dog now and we feel more in control of any situations when they happen. We couldn't recommend Roxanne enough, she is extremely knowledgeable in canine behaviour and you can see how much she cares about the dogs which is the most important thing!
Levi and Nelly
“Our dog is noticeably calmer and we feel much more confident”
Roxanne has been amazing to work with. Our dog is very sound-sensitive and reactive. Roxanne was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. She took the time to understand our dog’s triggers and gave us clear, practical techniques that actually worked.
Thanks to her guidance, our dog is noticeably calmer and we feel much more confident handling challenging situations. Roxanne truly cares about the dogs and the people she helps, and it shows in the results. We’re so grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with a sensitive or reactive dog.
Sophie and Yohji
Is ‘Reactive to Relaxed’ right for you and your dog?
This package is for you if you’re fed up with your dog barking and pulling on the lead, and you dream of being able to walk down the street in peace and quiet without worrying.
It is suitable if your dog is reacting to any of the following: dogs, people, prams, bikes, and cars, and, instead, you want them to be able to remain relaxed.
Let me help you and your dog so that feelings of dread and distress are a thing of the past.
Book a free 15-minute phone call to discuss your concerns and needs.
“Roxanne’s advice has made a huge difference”
‘Roxanne was very professional from the start. Excellent sessions and very helpful advice which has made a huge difference. We did the homework with him and he has made significant progress. We are more confident and less stressed on walks’.
Hilary & Leo
Am I the right Dog Trainer or Behaviourist for you?
My services are for clients who:
✔ Understand that behaviour change takes time, practise, consistency and patience
✔ Can commit to working on the training and implementing my advice
✔ Are willing to use food and toy rewards in training (predominantly food)
✔ Have an empathetic and understanding approach to their dog’s wellbeing and happiness
✔ People who want to work with a qualified and ethical dog professional
My services are NOT for:
✘ People that want quick fixes and expect dramatic results after just 1 or 2 sessions
✘ Those unable to commit to practising the training exercises between sessions and who are unwilling to make realistic changes to routine and/ or lifestyle to help their dog
✘ People who are unwilling to use food and toy rewards for training
✘ People not open to learning about how their dog is experiencing the world or to understand their dog
Book a free 15-minute phone call to discuss your concerns and needs.
The Booking Process
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1. Book Appointment
Choose your appointment, complete the questionnaire, read and sign the Ts & Cs, then pay in full. A confirmation email is sent. For behaviour a vet referral form is attached via a link.
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2. Vet Referral Form
Complete the vet referral form and forward to your vet to sign. Then return this to me at least 48hrs before your consultation. (This applies to behaviour services only).
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3. Your Appointment
I will see you at your home on the day and time that we’ve agreed for your appointment. You’ll receive a reminder email the day before. I look forward to seeing you!
FAQs
If you have a question that’s not answered here, please feel free to book a call.
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Please check my calendar to see available dates and time slots. You can do this by selecting the button under the package - my calendar will be the first thing to pop up.
Please note that my hours are weekday, daytime. I do not work evenings or weekends.
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All accredited dog behaviour professionals should be working on vet referral only.
This means that there is a collaborative approach between myself, the vet and the client to ensure that the dog is being looked after holistically. Many behavioural issues can be linked with health issues, and so it is important to be able to liaise with your vet should the need arise.
You will need to forward a document (emailed to you once booked on) to your vet for them to sign and return to me - a simple process!
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I cover all of Greater Manchester including Oldham, Saddleworth, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton,Tameside, Stockport etc.
However if you live slightly outside of Greater Manchester please get in touch and we can discuss whether I can visit your area or not.
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As dogs have individual needs, learn at different rates, and live in different environments a difinitive timeline cannot be given.
However, often real behaviour change tends to happen over a course of months rather than weeks or years. Often clients will notice small glimmers of change within a few weeks.
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Don’t worry. I can often provide additional follow-up sessions. We can discuss this as we work through your plan and decide on the best way forward if you want more.
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There are no guarantees about future behaviour as each dog is an individual with different needs and motivations.
Behaviour change also depends upon the environment, the skill of the handler (I will help you with this), and how much time you are prepared to put into training your dog.
However, I have successfully trained hundreds of dogs with a range of different behavioural needs, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands!
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Don’t worry - this is quite common. Just pick the option that is the biggest priority for you and get in touch to discuss. We can add on extra follow-up sessions if necessary.
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This can vary on a case by case basis. However, I usually recommend 2-3 weeks between sessions to give you the time to implement changes and progress the training.
As things progress and it is possible to leave a little longer between sessions, or to use one of your online catch up sessions.
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That’s ok! As long as you give me 24hrs notice I can reschedule your appointment.
Any appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice cannot be rolled over and used unfortunately.
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Please contact me to discuss and I will see if I can accomodate you. This however is not guaranteed.
Ideally all sessions need to be used within 2 months from the first appointment for the Essentials package and 4 months from the first appointment for the Premium package.
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