Jan Barley
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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