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Reactive Dog?

You’re in the right place…

Living with a reactive dog can feel overwhelming at times. As a reactive dog guardian, you might worry about walks, interactions with other dogs, or how strangers will react. You may even feel unsure if your dog can enjoy experiences that other dog guardians take for granted.

Reactive dogs are just as deserving of love, celebration, and recognition as any other. If you’ve ever thought your dog couldn’t be part of a photography experience, I promise it can be done safely and stress-free.

Reactive Dog Photography

A reactive dog is not “bad” or “naughty.” Reactivity is a heightened response to certain stimuli in the environment, often caused by fear, anxiety, or overstimulation. Your dog may bark, lunge, freeze, or show other signs of stress when they encounter:

  • Other dogs or people

  • Sudden sounds or movements

  • Crowded spaces or new environments

Reactivity can appear in many forms, and each dog is unique. Understanding your dog’s triggers and learning to read their body language is the first step to helping them feel safe and confident.

A woman in a purple jacket, leopard-print leggings, and a gray and black knit beanie kneels on a forest trail, holding a leash attached to a Belgian Malinois wearing a yellow vest with the words "I Need Space" on it.
A Reactive German Shepherd dog wearing a red harness is sitting on frosty ground in a forest clearing during early morning or late evening with blurred trees in the background.

Many reactive dog owners think photography sessions are impossible—but they’re not. With my experience in dog behaviour and training, I create calm, safe, and enjoyable photography sessions tailored to reactive dogs.

  • I let your dog explore and settle at their own pace.

  • I choose quiet, low-stress locations, or scout private spaces to minimise triggers.

  • I watch body language closely and adapt the session in real-time.

  • Positive reinforcement and patience are at the core of every session.

The result is natural, expressive images that capture your dog’s personality—without pressure, without stress, and with their wellbeing as the priority.

You can see more about how I create these experiences on my Dog Photography Experience page.

The boring stuff…

  • Canine First Aid Qualified

  • MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training

  • ABTC - Animal Trainer

  • ABTC - Animal Training Instructor

  • IATCB - Certified Professional Animal Trainer

  • 25/26 Pet Photographer of the Year

  • All round behaviour science nerd!

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