Dog Aggression

Dog aggression is one of the most misunderstood and mishandled problems in the dog training world — and unfortunately, it is far more common than it should be.

In most cases, it leads to a life sentence of being locked in the backyard or stuck in the house, which, while understandable, does nothing to resolve the problem and often makes things considerably worse. A dog that never gets out, never accompanies you on a walk, and never gets to just be a dog is an unhappy and unfulfilled one — and that unhappiness has a way of expressing itself in other problems down the track.

The good news? Dog aggression is not a life sentence, and in the vast majority of cases, it is very workable.

This is what I am best known for. Where other trainers turn these cases away and put them in the “too hard” basket, I do not.

In over a decade of working with dogs, very few have come through my door that could not be helped — and I mean that. The number of genuinely unrehabilitable dogs is extremely small. If your dog has aggression issues, the odds are firmly in your favour.

I don’t judge. I have heard every story, seen every situation, and I understand how exhausting and isolating it can be to live with this problem. Whether you are dealing with the early warning signs or a dog with a serious history, you are in the right place.

If you have tried other trainers and been turned away — I will see you.

If you have seen a veterinary behaviourist without success — I will see you.

If you are looking to wean your dog off medication — I can help with that too.

How Does It Work?

Every case is different, so every program is tailored.

I start by getting to the bottom of why the aggression is occurring — because understanding the cause is everything.

From there, you will learn to read your dog’s body language and recognise the earliest signs of tension so you can intervene before things escalate. You will develop your handling skills, your confidence, and your relationship with your dog as we work through small, achievable steps together.

Where necessary, I use my own dog or supply other dogs to begin with before gradually introducing more challenging real-life scenarios.

The goal is to teach your dog that aggression is unnecessary and to desensitise them to other dogs over time until they learn that the world is not a threatening place.