From crazy to calm: Top tips for struggling owners

Can’t Get Your High-Energy Dog to Switch Off?

If you’re constantly finding yourself telling your dog to “pack it in and go lie down,” or if they struggle to settle down even when you are relaxing, this section is for you. A dog that can’t switch off is living in a state of high arousal. Here are some immediate suggestions to help.

Do you ever feel like:

  • Your dog is always ‘on’ and never seems to tire out, no matter how long the walk is?
  • They chase after everything! Cars, joggers, bikes, or even their own tail?
  • You can’t walk through your house without them grabbing, mouthing, or jumping up at your ankles?
  • The moment you step outside, you lose all your dog’s attention, and it’s like you don’t exist?
  • You’re constantly entertaining them. When do you get to just put your feet up?
  • You have a Jekyll and Hyde dog – one minute they’re sweetly snuggling like a content baby, and the next they’re digging their teeth into you or lunging and barking?
  • They guard their toys or food and give you a look that says, “Hello, no way are you going near it!”
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Living with a reactive, high-arousal dog is frustrating, embarrassing, and exhausting. I truly get it because I have lived it. I remember days where I didn’t want to spend time with my own dog, dreading going home to deal with that ball of manic, pent-up energy and constant demand for attention. There were times I wanted to hide just to avoid the pressure. I don’t want you to go through that same stress. If you are struggling with your dog’s challenging behaviour, please know you are not alone. There is definitely hope.

    Reactive Dog Training With Roger Taylor

    Struggling with Your Hyperactive Dog? Create Focus and Calm at Home
    Are you an owner struggling to manage a high-energy dog that seems absolutely bonkers? If you’re pulling your hair out because your dog is hyperactive, easily distracted, and struggles with control, I understand completely. This level of high arousal can quickly fuel reactive behaviour.

    I can show you how to create a dog that listens and is focused, is fun to be around, and help you to create harmony at home.

    Expert Training Insights: Transforming Chaos into Calmness
    This content provides the essential knowledge you need to regain control and build a calmer life with your dog.

    You will learn:

    • Understanding High Arousal: Why certain energetic dogs struggle with impulse control and focus.
    • Decoding Unpredictable Behaviour: Why your dog acts out or becomes unpredictable on walks and at home.
    • Immediate Management Tips: How to manage high-arousal situations to get instant relief from excessive pulling and barking.
    • Building Engagement: Proven methods to strengthen your bond and get your dog to listen and focus on you, even with distractions.
    • Three Secrets to Impulse Control: How to teach your dog to stop and think before they react.
    • Transform Your Relationship: Four easy and tangible training exercises that will transform your dog’s chaos into calmness.

    Ready to Regain Control?
    If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and are looking for specialist training to manage hyperactivity and reactivity, contact me, Roger Taylor, today. My 10-Week Reactive Dog Training Programme can provide the skills and confidence you need.

    Please contact for more information