When prey appears . . . does your dog tune you out?

If your dog chases wildlife, gets obsessed with scent, ignores their recall if there is any distraction, or turns every walk into a stressful event, this free course will help you start changing that.

Prey Drive Essentials is for anyone who is fed up with their dog's prey drive making walks hard rather than relaxing.

For dogs who chase, hunt, fixate, or disappear after scent
For people stuck with long lines or avoiding certain walks
For anybody who wants more freedom without being reckless

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The situations people arrive with

Before starting this course, people often email me to explain what is going on with their dog. Everybody's story is individual and personal to them. But there are enough similarities that you might recognise your situation in them.

I’m scared my dog will run off.

“She can’t recall off anything that is running as yet and I’m so scared about losing her.”

“He has disappeared for long periods in the past... overnight once.”

“If squirrels are around, she’s gone.”

These are all signs of a high prey drive and that's why the instincts are so strong.

Training works indoors, but outside it falls apart.

“We are a great team indoors... things get challenging when we step out the door.”

“He was doing really well in basic training, but once he gets a scent that’s it.”

“We seem stuck at a basic level of training but I don’t know how to progress.”

If that sounds like you, don't worry. You are not alone - and life doesn't have to be this way forever.

I’m stuck using management

“He remains on a long training line.”

“I don’t trust him not to rush off in pursuit of wildlife.”

“I know he needs to run free, so it’s a Catch-22 situation.”

Good management is important but most people don't want their dog stuck on a long line forever.

Specific triggers are making walks hard.

“Cats are the problem.”

“Waterfowl are impossible.”

“Deer in the woods are the issue.”

“Birds, squirrels and scent send him over threshold.”

If that sounds like you, this course can help.

What this course will help with

Problems with prey drive can't be fixed by just training a better recall. Prey drive is too important to your dog for that. It will look different for different dogs. It can show up as stalking, hunting, intense sniffing, chasing, being fixated on where a squirrel was, scanning the world, or completely switching off from you.

That is why general training often doesn't work. Something instinctive like prey drive needs a different approach. Otherwise you can end up getting completely stuck with it.

Prey Drive Essentials gives you a great starting point: You'll be able to understand what is happening and build useful skills that help.

Inside the free course

9 short lessons delivered by email
Recordings of live chats from when the course ran live for the first time
Practical, real-world training ideas
A better understanding of your dog
Help with engagement, management, observation and outlets
A clear place to start with prey drive

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Results from the course

This is Bria. Bria was like a coiled spring and when off the lead, she would immediately take off to the furthest part of a field – and then wouldn’t come back.

But now? Watch how she recalls from hunting and runs speedily back to her human.

How about Bella? Here's what her owner said after getting started:

Bella watched a rabbit run, tracked its scent—then recalled perfectly, all off lead. That wouldn’t have happened before.

Lesson 1: What is prey drive

It's more than just chasing. Learn the details.

Lesson 2: Risk assessment

Get a process to let you decide with confidence about when to progress your training.

Lesson 3: Using food well

Food rewards are awesome when you know how to use them. Learn about it here.

Lesson 4: Focus training

Teach your dog to give you their attention anywhere.

Lesson 5: Self control training

Help your dog learn that self control pays off big time.

Lesson 6: Observation

A skill for you to stop your walks feeling unpredictable.

Lesson 7: Mindset

Without a doubt your mindset makes the biggest difference when it comes to training your dog.

Lesson 8: Management

How to set yourself and your dog up for success.

Lesson 9: Outlets

Your dog needs outlets for their prey drive to keep them feeling satisfied and content. This lesson will help you learn how to give them safely.

Lessons come with short videos and supporting resources to help you apply what you’ve learned.

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Hi, I’m Tracey, and I specialise in helping people have brilliant lives with high prey drive dogs.

For over 20 years, I’ve lived with and trained high prey drive dogs of different breeds. I know just how exhausting it can feel when to have those sorts of dogs. I know the frustration when normal training just isn't enough.

My job is to help you understand your dog, build useful skills, and get a life that is joyful.

I have a master’s degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training, a BSc (Hons) in Canine Behaviour and Training, and I have published research on prey drive in dogs in a peer reviewed journal.

But just as importantly, I work in the messy real world just like you do with deer, squirrels, cats, scent trails, long lines, setbacks and all the rest of it. I get it because I live it.

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FAQs

Q: Is this really free?

A: Yes. Completely free. No credit card, no catch.

Q: Who is this for?

A: If your dog chases wildlife, gets over-aroused on walks, or makes you feel like an anchor holding them back instead of a partner — this is for you.

Q: How often will I get emails?

A: You'll get daily emails for around 2 weeks so I can share the course and helpful insights from it with you.

Q: What if I fall behind?

A: No problem. You can revisit any email at any time. Take it at your own pace.

Q: What happens after it's all over?

A: Don't worry. I'll make sure you know how you can get more help from me if you need it. You won't just be left to get on with it by yourself.

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If you want to feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and actually enjoy your walks again…

What others say

"Amber and I had the most wonderful walk this morning thanks to what we have learnt and we are only just getting started since finding you..."

Emma

"I was able to call Cheza off deer (twice!!!!)... The gift Tracey has given us through her training challenge..."

Heidi

"Tracey you have a lovely and supportive way of teaching and sharing information and observations."

Anonymous

Legal Disclaimer: I would love to promise you the same results as I got from this training. I would also love to promise you how long it will take. I simply can't give any guarantees. Success in dog training depends on a range of factors including but not limited to: your own efforts, your skill at implementing the training suggested, the time you spend on training, as well as your dog's prior experiences, health, and temperament. You remain responsible for your dog's behaviour.