Hi, I'm Junior | BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv
Founder of PawsOfWisdom – Supporting Owners of Reactive & Anxious Dogs
Welcome to Paws Of Wisdom, a space dedicated to helping owners like you transform life with reactive and anxious dogs.
My name is Junior, and alongside my dog Jasper, we’ve been on this journey together for nearly a decade!
Through our challenges, I discovered my passion for understanding behaviour, the importance of meeting my dogs needs properly, and setting the foundation to truly help my dog (and others) thrive.
Why This Blog Exists
If you’re here, chances are you’re dealing with the hard stuff. The stress, the struggles, the ups and the downs, the daily battles that come with owning a dog who doesn’t fit the “easy” mould.
I know what that feels like — because I’ve been there myself. My own dog, Jasper, has been my biggest teacher, biggest challenge, and my biggest headache. Reactive, anxious, misunderstood…and yet one of the best things to ever happen to me (but don't tell him that otherwise his ego will burst).
Paws Of Wisdom was born from our journey together. The mistakes, the breakthroughs, the messy (messy) middle — all of it. And through that journey, I became determined to help others find the guidance, knowledge, clarity, and support I once needed on my own journey.
This isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about understanding your dog, learning how to meet their needs, and building the foundations that truly lead to real change.
My Story (+ Why I Get It)
I didn’t come into this work because I always had well behaved dogs. Quite the opposite actually...
Jasper — my reactive, anxious, misunderstood chaos gremlin — flipped my entire world upside down and pushed me to learn everything I could about dog behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and what it really means to support a dog who struggles.
Through the highs, the lows, and the many, many learning curves, I discovered that success isn’t about chasing perfection...it’s about understanding your dog on a deeper level — their stress, their triggers, their needs — and building the kind of relationship where both of you can work together!
Out of that experience came my Detox Protocol and what I call the Holy Trinity: Proper Rest, Purposeful Outlets, and Mental Engagement — the core foundations I’ve found to be essential for helping reactive, anxious, and overwhelmed dogs find their balance.
But this approach wasn’t just born from theory. It was crafted through real, lived experience — tested, tweaked, and refined not only with Jasper but also while supporting other owners and dogs facing the similar struggles.
Combined with my formal education in canine behaviour, it’s become the heart of how I help dogs (and their people) move forward!
My Detox Protocol
The Detox Protocol I share is at the heart of everything I teach. It focuses on the three key elements often overlooked when working with reactive, anxious, or challenging dogs.
Too often, we jump straight into training. But training a stressed, overstimulated dog is like trying to build a house on unstable ground.
First, we need to create calm. Once stress is reduced, everything else becomes easier—whether it’s reducing reactivity, improving focus, or building confidence.
I’ve seen this approach work time and time again—with Jasper and with the dogs I’ve supported. That’s why I’m passionate about sharing it with you.
What You'll Find Here
As mentioned, Paws Of Wisdom is more than a blog....it’s a hub for knowledge, support, and hope.
It’s a place for owners like you—dealing with reactivity, anxiety, and all that tough stuff—to learn, connect, and grow.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or deep in the trenches, this blog is here to offer you:
- Guides & Resources – From free guides to training journals, designed to give you clarity, insight and your next steps.
- Actionable Advice - Blog posts that explain the “why” behind behaviours and help you make sense of what’s really going on.
- Community & Support – Because this journey is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone.
- 1:1 Virtual Coaching – Personalised sessions to support you in reshaping routines, building stronger foundations, and moving forward in confidence with your dog.
My Qualifications and Experience
While my experience with Jasper shaped me, I’ve also made it a priority to develop my knowledge through formal education and hands-on work with dogs:
- BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv - Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour (British College of Canine Studies)
- Dog Emotion and Cognition - Certificate (Duke University)
- Dog Law - Distinction (British College of Canine Studies)
- Teaching Engagement Skills - Certificate (Leerburg University)
- Loose Leash Walking - Certificate (Leerburg University)
- How We Manage Dogs in Our Home - Certificate (Leerburg University)
- Over 5 years experience navigating reactivity, anxiety, and behavioural challenges with my own dog, Jasper
- Hands on support and coaching for other owners and their dogs, both virtually and in person.
- Walking reactive and challenging dogs in my local area.
A Little About Me (Beyond the Dogs!)
When I’m not deep in the world of dog behaviour, you’ll probably find me:
At the gym
Lost in a book or a 8 hour anime binge
Enjoying a well made margarita (I'm a bit of a tequila connisuer you see)
Cooking!!
...but my biggest mission right now?
To support myself doing this work full time — so I can give even more focus, energy, and passion to Jasper and the dogs and owners who need it most.
Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour with 1:1 Virtual Coaching
Struggling with your dog’s reactivity, anxiety, stress, or general behaviour challenges?
Personalised virtual coaching sessions designed to give you the clarity and guidance you’ve been searching for.
Because chances are, you’re already on the right track — you just need the right support, structure, and a plan that works for you and your dog.
Get the support, structure, and next steps you need — built around you and your dog.
Together, we can transform your struggles into progress—one step at a time!
You’re not alone! Cheering You On Always!
– Junior | BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv
