Use communication, structure and team work to get your dog to be attentive, focused and happy!
And the best part - it works even if you’re a complete dog training newbie!
Warning: This is not just a course
It’s not a magic wand solution
It’s not to watch once and never touch again
It’s not a lot of dog training theory and no actionable steps
It’s a proven recipe!
What if training your dog to walk beside you without reacting to other dogs or distractions was as easy following a cooking recipe (but without burning anything)?
Just follow the steps, tweak to suit you and your dog’s personality, give it some time to marinate and then enjoy the tasty results!
That is how Frantic To Focused can work for you.
It’s a program designed for you to help your dog change the way he or she feels about other dogs on walks (and about any other distractions you may need to get by).
I had a reactive dog!
It was 2010 and a gorgeous border collie puppy was ready for me to take home. This pup would be my pride and joy, the shining show off statement for my fledgling dog training business.
But things didn’t go to plan.
Chester developed some medical issues that saw him on months of crate rest, limiting his exposure to the outside world and other dogs.
When we returned to walks again, he wasn’t the same.
I was upset and embarrassed to see that he was now defensive when he saw other dogs up close.
I sought help from a trainer I looked up to, and was shocked to be spoken down to and judged.
Could this shame get any worse?
Then I found my saviors.
I dived into research. I spoke to my trainer friends over the phone. I attended seminars of famous trainers from many disciplines and training styles, even polar opposites to each other.
I had no in-person help because I didn’t live near any other trainers at the time.
But there were a few key things that all the trainers were doing.
They didn’t have any special talents they were born with. They weren’t super human. The dogs they worked with weren’t unique.
But they were all following the same recipe that changed these dog’s point of view to both their handlers and towards the outside world of other dogs.
The real problem is how the dog FEELS about other dogs AND their owner.
And even though I understood the concepts, I still had a lot of work to do and I had to figure out where to start.
Where DO you start?
10 years later and I have worked with hundreds of dogs and their humans and the results depend on getting that same recipe in place and in the correct order.
Most people figure that since the issue arises with other dogs around out on walks, that’s where they will start.
But it actually starts at home. With just you and your dog.
And while it’s true all dogs are different as unique individuals, the core principles are the same.
You don’t bake the eggs, take it back out of the oven and then add the flour.
The recipe I followed with my own dogs and hundreds of client dogs is based on these five core ingredients:
- Making changes at home in your daily life with your dog
- Learning to communicate with your dog in a way they understand, and learning how they are trying to communicate with you
- Creating engagement
- Working as a team to train some essential commands
- Proofing these commands around distractions like other dogs
- Enhance your home life
- Speak their language
- Create engagement
- Work as a team
- Proof your work
For all frustrated pet dog owners and beginner trainers:
- Who struggle to get focus from their dog
- Who don’t know how to get the message across in the way the dog understands
- Who can’t get commands to happen reliably outside of the home
- Who’s dog pulls on lead, barks and lunges at other dogs
- Who feel embarrassed and scared just to take their dog for a walk
I have a message for you and it’s what I would tell myself ten years ago:
Set the foundations right!
If you feel you’re a beginner at training and that this is a disadvantage, turn it into your advantage but mastering the first steps like a pro before you try to tackle the reactivity issue head on.
When you spend the time you need on these critical foundation skills, you’re going to master your training like a pro a lot sooner than if you keep struggling at a level that you’ve jumped to too quickly.
That’s what we did with Hazel here, who was both very reactive AND not interested in working for food treats in the slightest. (Seriously, she refused A-grade steak in her own backyard).
Hazel's Before and After
When Michaela brought Hazel to me, she was frantic and unfocused. In fact she was one of the worst cases I have ever seen of a dog that completely ignored her owner. Watch the video to see Hazel's incredible transformation.
If your walks look anything like Michaela and Hazel's did, I can help you and your dog achieve the same change.
Remember, Frantic To Focused is NOT:
- A one hour course that has you jumping straight out amongst unknown dogs to see what happens
- A quick fix that will work just because you sign up and hope spending the money solves the problem
- An info product that tells you to just avoid the problem either!
It’s a recipe to guide you through the right steps in order to lead you to success at your pace and your dog’s pace!
And what you get:
- Step by step video lessons from starting at home to working out around your dog’s trigger. This is the full program I teach to clients for thousands of dollars (value if you were to hire me for this program $2245)
- Written transcripts of each lesson in case you need handy notes (value $199)
- A strong focus on YOU and how you feel at your end of the leash (invaluable)
- Teachings about not just what to do, but why it’s important (value $99)
- Quizzes throughout the program to make sure the knowledge sinks in (value $99)
- The Training Matters eBook to compliment your learning journey (value $19)
The bad news is, it’s not for everyone
- It’s not for advanced dog trainers who can already solve reactivity
- It’s not for training enthusiasts who are not open to other trainer’s ideas
The good news, it is designed specially for:
- Pet dog owners who have never trained a dog before
- Training enthusiasts who want to learn more about training
- Fledgeling dog trainers who want to enhance their skills and help their clients
- People who have owned dogs all their lives but now have a curveball dog they don’t know how to handle!
- Those who have a dog who they know is an angel but acts like a devil on walks
- People who enjoy spending time with their dog and want to enhance their relationship
"Since starting the course with Archer, things have changed so completely…
Now we can go for a walk without worrying about what’s going to happen because I know if we come across a scenario where he becomes a bit distracted I’ve got the tools that I need to get him back on track and the good thing about that – he actually listens.
He’s really responded well and he is much happier and I’m much happier so it’s been a complete win-win.
I’ve learnt so much… I’m ecstatic. I feel so much more confident now that I know what I need to do, and that it’s broken down and that it’s simple… It’s not complicated."
Louise Stapleton
Hi, I’m Tenille and I HATE seeing people struggling with their dogs.
Perhaps we have a couple of things in common
:
- I love dogs, obviously, and I want to spend my time with my dogs full of enjoyment and fun, not stress and struggle
- I am human, and I still get feelings of frustration or embarrassment if my dogs are causing me stress.
But I know how important training is and the difference is makes for both the owner, and the dog (who I guarantee is not happy either if you aren’t!)
I have been there with feelings of shame and overwhelm.
And that’s why I decided to create the Frantic To Focused program and help people with one of the number one struggles that comes up for dog owners, “reactivity.”
I don’t want you to feel bad, ashamed, embarrassed, frustrated or overwhelmed.
Dogs are with us to be a team, and to enjoy our time together!
Claim your spot today and get these BONUSES:
Bonus One: Interview with qualified psychologist and dog trainer, Birdy O’Sheedy
This interview was conducted to give extra support to the human end of the leash - the end so often neglected! It’s so important that you’re in the right mindset when you train your dog. This interview will help you to get there.
Bonus Two: Training Matters eBook
This ebook was written by yours truly as a comprehensive guide to understanding how dogs learn and how to use that to your advantage rather than battling against it. It also has written step by step guides to each important command and troubleshooting common behaviours seen around the home.
Bonus Three: Reactive dog video series
Keep access to the reactive dog video workshop for a quick start on the key skills you need to work through reactivity.
Inside Frantic To Focused
- Step by step video lessons from starting at home to working out around your dog’s trigger. This is the full program I teach to clients for thousands of dollars (value if you were to hire me for this program $2245)
- Written transcripts of each lesson in case you need handy notes (value $199)
- A strong focus on YOU and how you feel at your end of the leash (invaluable)
- Teachings about not just what to do, but why it’s important (value $99)
- Quizzes throughout the program to make sure the knowledge sinks in (value $99)
- The Training Matters eBook to compliment your learning journey (value $19)
I know we don’t really know each other (yet) and it can be scary buying online programs. That’s why I'm wearing all the risk. If you go through the program in the first 14 days and aren’t happy with your investment, send us an email to support@dogmatters.com and we will process your refund right away.
"Halfway through the course, we adopted a rescue dog, Gizmo, and he has been quite reactive to other dogs…. in a few short weeks, he is so much calmer, more focused on me.
Our weekly walks in town are more enjoyable….dogs leap at fences as we go by, and Gizmo checks in with me to see what to do, and he’s only been with us a month."
Ariel Chaster With Belli & Gizmo
Start Learning So You Can Start Training
“So are you going to tell me to wave a treat in my dog’s face whenever there is another dog around?”
NO!
While I do use treats as a great form of reward (among others), I want you to learn to use them in a way that your dog learns to willingly offer focus on you FIRST and then turn it into such a habit that you don’t even need to have treats on you.
Treats are a tool. Just like any other tool, it’s only required to create the structure, not to hold it up.
However, it’s important that your dog feels motivated to work for you and do what you want, so we’ll teach ways to keep up motivation, both with and without treats.
Because...
Motivation = training
You don’t need to spend 2 years becoming a professional dog trainer.
If you get inspired, you can learn more if you want to after…
But Frantic To Focused is a shortcut to help you and your dog get your foundations in place, then get out there and enjoy your walks together and work as a team.
Just follow the steps and demos in the videos
Even if you are a complete newbie to dog training
Even if you are a professional dog trainer but you need more skills in reactivity
Even if you’ve tried to fix the problem in the past and failed (been there, I get it! But don’t give up!)
The best time to do this was probably a while ago. But it’s okay - because the second best time is right now.
FAQS
What are your qualifications?
I studied the Certificate III in Dog Behaviour & Training through the National Dog Trainers Federation in Australia. This was a great foundation in both theory and practical training of dogs. From there, further study, seminars and hands on experience with hundreds of dogs and their owners has helped to hone my skills.
How long do we have to complete the course?
As long as you like! Once you purchase the course, there is no expiry.
How long does it take to get results?
This depends on you and your dog as individuals and how often you practice. The more you put in, the more you’ll get out.
Will it work for my dog?
Every dog and case is different. If your dog does any of the following behaviours, Frantic To Focused will help you: Pulling on leash, barking at other dogs or people on walks, lunging towards other dogs or people on walks, ignoring commands, being too distracted to listen to you when out, fearful of other dogs on walks, disobedient or selective hearing.
Here’s everything you need to get your dog
ATTENTIVE, RESPONSIVE, FOCUSED
On your schedule and at your pace
(you might be impressed how fast change can happen)
Real Success Stories
"I LOVE this course! I have been working with Beckham for 2 1/2 years using food and never have gotten the response from him that I am getting now. It has given me more confidence and I know that is transferring down the leash to him.
He loves to work and we are both having fun."
Jill H
“Tenille, I am really excited about this training course! This online model you have is exceptional on many levels. Your videos are well done and very helpful. The videos that we do for homework are great tools for learning. I love that we can go at our own pace, and don’t have to rearrange our schedules or take time off work like you do with weekend dog seminars. I am getting so much more out of this than I thought possible!
I think it’s so cool that we can have people from all over the world participating in this experience together at the same time! I think this is going to take off and be extremely popular! Thanks for including me!
This Course has been such a help to me with my reactive dog. I have never learned so much or had more success in such a short period of time! This training method really works! Thank you so much !”
Lesa H
- Step by step video lessons from starting at home to working out around your dog’s trigger. This is the full program I teach to clients for thousands of dollars (value if you were to hire me for this program $2245)
- Written transcripts of each lesson in case you need handy notes (value $199)
- A strong focus on YOU and how you feel at your end of the leash (invaluable)
- Teachings about not just what to do, but why it’s important (value $99)
- Quizzes throughout the program to make sure the knowledge sinks in (value $99)
- The Training Matters eBook to compliment your learning journey (value $19)
I know we don’t really know each other (yet) and it can be scary buying online programs. That’s why I'm wearing all the risk. If you go through the program in the first 14 days and aren’t happy with your investment, send us an email to support@dogmatters.com and we will process your refund right away.
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