Solo walks for fearful, anxious, & reactive dogs

As an experienced dog walker specializing in walking challenging dogs, I am here to provide you with the peace of mind that your dog will get out for a safe, fun walk.

Walking the dog is supposed to be enjoyable. But as anyone who’s lived with a leash-reactive or aggressive dog knows, it’s not so fun when every squirrel is a crisis, you find yourself hiding behind parked cars to let other dogs pass or have to apologize to the nice person your dog is barking at and lunging toward.

Add a job and family and other life obligations and that’s where I come in: I’ll walk your dog for you while managing the environment to keep her stress low and help her relax on walks.

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ANATOMY OF A REACTIVE DOG WALK

One-on-one walks
While getting her lots of good mental & physical exercise, I will help your dog feel safe out in the world. I'll teach her a new, calm way to handle herself when she sees things that trigger her outbursts, in order to keep her safe and avoid incident.

All positive methods
Punishment has been shown to elicit aggressive behavior.* Reactivity and aggression are symptoms of underlying negative emotions such as fear, unease, or trauma. Punishing these outward displays may diminish the behaviors, but only serves to make the emotions underneath stronger, risking larger eventual outbursts. Instead, I use positive/force-free methods to help your dog feel better, which in turn will change her outward behavior.

*According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists, as well as many scientific studies.

dogbiz Certified Dog Walker - with a training edge
With a leash-reactive or aggressive dog, your dog's safety and your financial liability depend on the skill of the dog walker you choose. I've pursued high levels of education in dog behavior to keep your dog from practicing reactive and aggressive behaviors and to avoid situations likely to deepen the fear behind her behavior.

If your dog needs behavior modification, Please go to my Behavior & Training page.

REACTIVE DOG WALKING SERVICE DETAILS

Step 1: One-hour Virtual Consultation (REQUIRED)
We'll step through an interview process so I can learn everything I need to know to keep your dog happy and safe on her walks and make sure we are on the same page with regards to methods and philosophy.

Step 2: In-Person Meet & Greet at Your Home
I'll come to your home at a convenient time to meet you and your dog and give you both a chance to meet me.

Step 3: Away We Go!
I'll begin picking your dog up and taking her out on walks. Depending on your dog’s challenges, I may take her to a walk location outside your neighborhood.

Step 4: Come Home to Your Relaxed Rover
Relax at the end of the day with a relaxed dog who's already had her walk. No more stressful sneaks around the neighborhood, hoping not to encounter anything worth barking at.