DOG TRAINING &
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
Covering the Forest of Dean and surrounding area.
THE STORY BEHIND
CANINE REACTIVE
Hi, I'm Gemma
I founded Canine Reactive because I believe every dog deserves to be understood, and every owner deserves clear, compassionate support.
Too often owners are given conflicting advice, quick fixes or training plans that focus on only the behaviour they can see.
My approach is different. I beleive lasting change begins with understanding the whole dog.
Understand the why.
Support the journey
Looking Beyond Surface Behaviour
Over the years, I’ve worked with many owners who felt overwhelmed, exhausted and unsure where to turn after receiving conflicting advice or struggling to understand their dog’s behaviour.
What became clear very quickly is that behaviour is rarely “just training.”
Emotional wellbeing, stress, environment, physical comfort and past experiences can all influence how a dog experiences the world around them.
This understanding is what shaped my whole dog approach — combining behavioural support, practical guidance and Dynamic Dog practitioner principles to better understand the individual dog behind the behaviour.
HOW I WORK
Compassionate & judgement-free
Support should feel achievable, supportive and tailored to both ends of the lead.
Understand behaviour first
Looking beyond surface behaviour to better understand the WHY behind it.
Whole dog approach
Considering emotional well-being, stress, environment and physical comfort as part of the bigger picture.
Real-life practical support
Helping create realistic progress that works in every day life - not just controlled training environments.
MEET ROCKY
Rocky was my heart dog and the soul behind so much of what Canine Reactive has become.
He was a sensitive boy, who taught me more about behaviour, emotion and connection than any text book ever could.
His legacy lives on in the way I work today - always with empathy, patience, and kindness.
Rocky showed me the power of understanding over control - he led the path for me to create Canine Reactive. Thank You Rocky. We owe you so much.
MEET NESSA
Nessa is my 9-year-old German Shepherd and my biggest teacher.
Living with Arthritis, Dry Eye (Panus), and elbow dysplasia, she reminds me every day that every dog is an individual. She has given me a great insight into the link between pain and behaviour.
She keeps me grounded, Patient and continually learning. Everything I do influenced by her and the dogs I meet.
Nessa is teaching me how behaviour can communicate undiagnosed pain, and how crucial it is that this element is ruled out when assessing canine behaviour. She is needy, sensitive, and I would not have her any other way.
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