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For owners who dread every walk. Read the warning signs, step into the right role, walk in peace.

The Six-Week Reactive Dog Course

The method that takes your dog from fear, worry and control to total confidence.

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4.9/5 star reviews

Thousands of happy customers worldwide

FOR OWNERS LIVING WITH REACTIVITY, FEAR OR AGGRESSION

Does this sound like you?

Where you are now

Your dog barks, lunges or tries to bite other dogs, and you are constantly scanning ahead.
Traffic, visitors, runners, cyclists, animals or car journeys can trigger fear or explosive reactions.
Your dog freezes, flees or refuses to leave the house, and you are unsure how to help.
You have tried trainers, treats and conflicting online advice, but still do not have a clear plan.
You never know when the next reaction will happen, leaving you anxious, embarrassed or helpless.

Where the course takes you

You recognise the early warning signs and respond before your dog becomes overwhelmed.
You know which of the Four Roles, Nurturer, Protector, Authority or Coach, your dog needs from you in that moment.
You break difficult situations into manageable stages instead of pushing your dog too far, too quickly.
Your dog develops greater confidence around the situations that currently trigger fear or reactivity.
You follow one clear plan that can be adapted to your dog and the problems you are facing.

What's Included in Your Enrolment

SIX WEEKLY LIVE SESSIONS

Join Nigel live for one 90-minute teaching session each week as he guides you through the Dog Guardian Method.

CLEAR EXPLANATIONS

Understand what lies beneath nervous, reactive and aggressive behaviour, including your dog's needs, language, emotional state and the leadership they need from you.

REAL TRAINING VIDEOS

Watch real behaviour cases and see how the same principles are adapted for different dogs, triggers and stages of progress.

LIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Ask questions during the live sessions and receive clear guidance on the best starting point for your dog and what to work on next.

STAGED PRACTICAL GUIDANCE

Learn how to begin before your dog becomes overwhelmed and work through difficult situations in manageable stages at the right pace.

PRIVATE COURSE COMMUNITY

Continue asking questions, sharing progress and accessing support in the private course community for three months.

TESTIMONIALS

What dog owners say about Nigel's course

"An amazing course that details how to perfect your relationship with your dog. There was so much I was doing wrong, but now I know exactly how to react to Marley's aggression. Now I react in time and manage the environment. He has only barked at one dog in the last six days. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."

Mathilda Jones

"Nigel, thank you in every language. As you know, we couldn't have anyone in the home and walks were very stressful. Now we can have visitors over without any issues, and outside Buster is so much more responsive. I think another few weeks and outside will be perfected. We're so pleased!"

Sarah Stanton

"A really thorough course that walks you through how to deal with nervous or aggressive issues. My dog Ernie is a tough case, but we are now heading in the right direction. Each day I see progress, and Ernie is looking to us more and more for guidance. The Skype call at the end with Nigel really helped."

Nicola Trewby

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The behaviour problems we'll work through together

01 Reactions to Other Dogs

Learn how to help a dog move from barking, lunging or trying to bite other dogs towards calm interaction and, where appropriate, positive play.

02 Fear of Traffic and Streets

Learn how to help a dog move from being terrified of traffic to walking along the street with greater confidence.

03 Lunging or Fear Toward Visitors

Learn how to help a dog that flees, barks or lunges at visitors become calmer and more neutral when people enter the home.

04 Refusing to Leave the House

Learn how to help a dog move from freezing or refusing to leave the house to going out with greater confidence.

05 Runners, Cyclists and Animals

Learn how to help a dog move from chasing or lunging at runners, cyclists or animals to noticing them without needing to react.

06 Barking and Lunging in the Car

Learn how to help a dog that reacts to people, dogs or movement from inside the car become calmer and more able to disengage.

07 Noises and Movement at Home

Learn how to help a dog move from barking at noises, watching doors and windows or reacting to movement outside to becoming calmer and less watchful at home.

08 Your Dog's Individual Plan

Learn how to identify the right starting point, choose which of the Four Roles your dog needs and progress through manageable stages towards greater confidence.

One-time enrollment

The Six-Week Reactive Dog Course

Learn how to understand what sits beneath your dog's reactions, recognise the early warning signs and build confidence through carefully managed stages. The aim is to help you stop guessing and create a practical plan for the situations your dog finds difficult.

Here's what you get:

Six weekly 90-minute live teaching sessions with Nigel.
Clear explanations supported by real behaviour cases and training videos.
Live questions and answers, with guidance on where to begin and what to work on next.
Three months' access to the private course community for continued support.

ONE-OFF PAYMENT

£150

"Best purchase ever!"

"Nigel, thank you in every language. As you know, we couldn't have anyone in the home and walks were very stressful. Now we can have visitors over without any issues, and outside Buster is so much more responsive. I think another few weeks and outside will be perfected. We're so pleased!"

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Nigel

Nigel Reed is a certified and qualified dog behaviourist, author of The Dog Guardian and I'll Protect you. With more than 25 years' experience, he has helped over 3,000 clients, and his videos have been watched more than 10 million times.

Nigel specialises in nervous, reactive and aggressive behaviour. Rather than focusing only on stopping the barking, lunging or aggression, he helps owners understand what is driving the behaviour and how to build the confidence their dog is missing.

His calm, practical approach gives owners a clearer understanding of what their dog needs, how to respond and how to work through difficult situations in manageable stages.

More than 25 years' experience working with dogs.
Certified and qualified dog behaviourist.
Author of two dog training books.
More than 3,000 clients helped and 10 million video views.
Creator of the Dog Guardian Method and the Four
Roles of Leadership.
Appeared on BBC, ITV and Channel 5, and a judge on UKTV's Wagging Rights.

WHO IS THIS FOR...

For owners of nervous, reactive or aggressive dogs who want to understand what is driving the behaviour and follow a clear, practical plan for building confidence.

Owners who feel stressed, anxious or helpless

Owners who dread walks or avoid difficult situations

Owners who have tried other methods without lasting progress

Owners overwhelmed by conflicting advice

Owners who want to understand why their dog reacts

Dedicated owners committed to a better life with their dog

Owners ready to practise between the live sessions

Owners who want a clear plan for their individual dog

STILL NOT SURE?

Satisfaction guaranteed

Attend the first live session and decide whether the course is right for you. If you are not satisfied, let us know before the second live session and we will give you a full refund. Your access to the course and private community will then end.

Still got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

I've already tried trainers and conflicting online advice. How is this any different?

Rather than scattered tips, you get one clear plan built on the Dog Guardian Method, which helps you understand what is driving your dog's behaviour and how to work through difficult situations in manageable stages. The live sessions allow you to ask questions and receive guidance specific to your dog, so you are not left guessing what to do next.

My dog's reactions seem to come from nowhere. Will this actually help a nervous, reactive or aggressive dog?

The course teaches you to recognise the early warning signs before your dog becomes overwhelmed, so you can step in at the right moment. You learn how to break difficult situations into manageable stages and build confidence gradually, rather than being asked to tackle triggers before you or your dog are ready.

What if I join and it is not right for me?

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