Dog Behaviour Issues We Help Resolve

Many owners seek professional training because something in daily life with their dog has become stressful or difficult.
Whether it’s pulling on the lead, ignoring recall, or reacting aggressively towards other dogs, behavioural challenges can quickly make life frustrating for both dog and owner.

At R&M Elite Dog Training, we work with owners to identify the root cause of these behaviours and establish clear structure, communication, and reliability through practical training.

Below are some of the most common issues we help resolve.

Dog Reactivity

Reactivity often appears as barking, lunging, or intense focus on other dogs or people. These situations can make walks stressful and unpredictable.

Reactivity is usually driven by frustration, anxiety, or lack of structure rather than simple disobedience.

Through structured training, we help dogs develop calm, controlled responses to the world around them.

Poor Recall

A dog that ignores recall can quickly become dangerous when off-lead.

Many dogs respond perfectly at home but completely ignore commands when distractions appear.

Training recall reliability requires structured progression, clear communication, and controlled exposure to distractions.

Aggression Towards Dogs

Aggressive behaviour towards other dogs can make everyday situations extremely stressful.

Aggression often develops from fear, poor social experiences, frustration, or a lack of clear structure.

Addressing this behaviour requires careful assessment and a structured approach that focuses on communication, impulse control, and environmental management.

Lead Pulling

Walking your dog should be enjoyable, not a constant struggle.

Dogs that pull excessively on the lead are often highly stimulated by their environment and have never learned how to walk calmly alongside their owner.

Our training focuses on engagement, impulse control, and clear communication to create relaxed, controlled walks.

Resource Guarding

Some dogs become protective of food, toys, or resting spaces. This behaviour can appear as growling, snapping, or defensive posturing.

Resource guarding often develops when dogs feel uncertain about access to valuable items.

Through structured training, we help dogs develop calm behaviour and trust within the household environment.

Destructive In The House

Destructive behaviours inside the house can make living with your dog a daily nightmare.

These kinds of behaviours usually develop from frustration, a lack of impulse control and clear structure within the home.

Addressing these behaviours requires outlets for the dog to relieve that frustration, but also a clear and consistent approach by the handler on impulse control and structure within the house.