Jan Barley

Jan Barley

Dog Behaviorist & Writer

Jan is a dog behaviorist and writer living in the Cotswolds, UK. She qualified as a dog behaviorist in 2012 after training with Sarah Whitehead, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviorist with a MSc in Animal Behavior. Jan 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

Woman running with her dog through a field
I bonded with my dog through running - here’s how you can do the same

By Jan Barley Published

Want to start running with your dog? Here’s how I built a bond with my dog out on the trails.

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Puppy barking on a leash
I'm a dog behaviorist and these are my 6 tips for socializing a puppy

By Jan Barley Published

ADVICE Here's what I recommend when it comes to socializing a puppy

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Stressed dog in a crowd
Cortisol was affecting my dog's behavior, here's what I learned

By Jan Barley Published

ADVICE I rescued an impulsive and reactive dog, and here's what I wish I'd known about how cortisol levels affect a dog's behavior.

ADVICE
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

Features 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

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

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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

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

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

By Jan Barley Published

Behaviorist's Guide I rescued a reactive puppy – here are some things I wish I didn’t do

Behaviorist's Guide
Woman cuddling scared puppy
How to handle dog fear periods

By Jan Barley Published

Features 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

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

Features
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

Features 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

Features 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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