Reactive Dog Training &
Social Community in Harlow, Essex
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Helping reactive, anxious, and overwhelmed dogs build calm behaviour through engagement, neutrality, and fulfilment
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TRAINING NEVER STOPS
Support for Reactive Dogs & Their Humans
Droopy Chaos supports dogs who struggle with reactivity, over-arousal, frustration, or anxiety — and owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next.
Whether your dog reacts to:
- Other dogs on lead
- People, bikes, or movement
- New environments
- Overstimulation or lack of fulfilment
You’re not alone — and your dog isn’t “bad.”
Our approach focuses on understanding behaviour, not suppressing it.
OUR APPROACH
A Calm, Engagement-Led Approach to Reactive Dog Training
We don’t flood dogs with triggers or force interactions.
Instead, we focus on:
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Engagement with the handler
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Neutrality around dogs and people
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Safe exposure at a distance
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Emotional regulation
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Fulfilment through movement and purpose
This sets dogs up for long-term success — not short-term shutdown.
What My Clients Say
Ralph
I can’t recommend Anyango and Jacob enough, in working with my standard dachshund Ralph, his behaviour has improved no end, his lead walks, he no longer pulls, and has proven he can listen and do tricks too, in the past year and he has the best time, a home away from home when boarding with them knowing he is loved and cared for puts your mind at rest whilst being away
Steve B
www.stevebrakerbooks.com
I was in desperate need for my lovely puppy to be trained. She would not come when called, she pulled on the lead, she was very disobedient and will full where ever I went. She would also run towards other dogs. I was at my wits end to try and get her to behave. I knew I had to get some help. Anyango, Droopy Chaos, came to my assistance and helped me tremendouly with my new puppy. Anyango was patient and caring and the change has been nothing short of miraculous. Anyone with a new puppy that needs training should call Anyango.
Thanks so much!
Bonzo
Droopy chaos
Where do we start, after moving from Stevenage to Harlow and having a lot of changes effect bonzo we were concerned we would find the right dog walker. This was due to bonzo beginning to show signs of reactivity and being a bigger do we were concerned there wouldn’t be many options. From the initial get go we instantly knew anyango and Jacob were our perfect fit! They’ve made so many changes with bonzo and are great on working on his focus and attention. They’re just dog people too always happy always there to help ! Have gone above and beyond on multiple occasions as would extremely recommend.
Bonzo
Kaiser
I have worked closely with Droopy Chaos for the past few years attending the reactivity classes and pack walks in Harlow.
I own a 4 year old male GSD x Malinois who has struggled with dog reactivity, anxiety and lack of confidence with other humans after poor experiences in the past during vet visits – being a rescue he missed the crucial early stages of socialisation.
Due to my dog being a large breed, along with being a working dog it had been a struggle for me to find a trusted person to walk and train my dog for some time until Droopy Chaos started taking him out for confidence boosting walk and train sessions, which has not only helped my dog build confidence but myself also.
juno
Anyango is an absolute dream of a dog trainer – we got Juno as a rescue, and after a few weeks at home she started getting very reactive and we were having real difficulties with walking her. I researched a few trainers and found them all to be quite rude and condescending, but upon asking openly for help on social media Nyangi contacted me, we were invited to a free training session so they could meet and assess each other, and ever since I’ve only felt supported by Nyangi and her team! Juno has developed a great relationship with her, she stays with Nyangi once a week, and they do lots of training together, and I get photos and videos of Juno having the best time. Nyangi has been very reliable, knowledgeable, supportive and flexible when I’ve had things I needed to move around. I’m so glad to have found her!
Khloe
Highly recommend doggy socials.
Sunday group sessions are well controlled and managed by the whole team. A safe location with plenty of space is always chosen and communicated through the group on Wednesdays to give you plenty of notice on where you are meeting.
The team use radios to communicate during group walks to warn us when there are on coming dogs/ cyclist/ families etc. All dogs are kept on leads at all times, distance is constantly prompted and dogs are not to meet at any time to ensure the safety of all dogs and people. The whole team are very friendly and understanding when it comes to your reactive dog. You do not feel embarrassed or out of place at any time.
I have seen a huge improvement in my dog since starting these sessions. I have gained confidence to walk in busy places I would never have attempted in the past, I was always afraid of what the public would say or how they would react.
The team have provided me with many tips, which has really helped and enhanced my relationship with my dog. I have also done a few 1.1 sessions, these have been hugely beneficial and allowed the trainer to identify what’s really going on and tackle the problems head on. Again, I highly recommend them!!