Jan Barley

Jan Barley

Dog Behaviorist & Writer

Jan is a dog behaviorist and writer living in the Cotswolds, UK. She has shared her life with dogs for over fifty years and is fascinated by behavior. She enjoys helping people better understand their dogs to develop a deep bond and enjoy time together. Jan particularly enjoys working with impulsive and reactive dogs as her legacy from helping Poppy, her rescue Weimaraner cross overcome fear reactivity. 

Latest articles by Jan Barley

Dog pulling on leash in park

Owning a reactive dog is hard. Here's how I navigated the social challenges with my pooch

By Jan Barley published

FEATURE Here’s what I did to cope and improve the challenges of owning a reactive dog

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Dog looking out of the window

My reactive dog impacted my entire household, here's what I did about it

By Jan Barley published

FEATURE Owning a reactive dog is challenging when you have little experience living with a problematic dog.

All the best training tips from accredited trainers and behaviorists.
Dog playing with toys

I played these 7 fun games to engage my reactive dog and they improved her impulse control

By Jan Barley published

Feature These super fun games can help your reactive dog manage their impulse control.

All the best training tips from accredited trainers and behaviorists.
Dog being reactive

5 mistakes I made with my reactive dog that you'll want to avoid

By Jan Barley published

FEATURE I rescued a reactive puppy but here’s what I wish I didn’t do

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Woman cuddling scared puppy

How to handle dog fear periods

By Jan Barley published

Feature Are you keen to understand dog fear periods? Behaviorist Jan Barley reveals how to recognize dog fear periods and create a safe environment for your new puppy

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Family adopting dog from animal shelter

Eight things you need to know before getting a rescue dog

By Jan Barley published

Feature Thinking about welcoming a rescue dog into your family? Expert behaviorist Jan Barley reveals eight things you want to consider before you adopt

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Close-up of an excited white and brown liver spot Sprocker dog on the beach

How to calm down a hyper dog

By Jan Barley published

Feature Keen to learn how to calm down a hyper dog? Behaviorist Jan Barley reveals the causes of hyperactivity, ways to calm your canine down, and when to seek help

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Weimaraner learning tricks with owner

I trained as a dog behaviorist to better understand my reactive dog, and it totally transformed our bond

By Jan Barley published

Feature The important things I learned through dog behavior training and how I helped my reactive dog to become happy and calm

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