Reactivity
From lunging at every dog to loose-leash walks on the Strand
A 3-year-old rescue with severe leash reactivity. Eight sessions of below-threshold work + a custom exposure ladder. Now walks the Manhattan Beach Strand at peak dog hours.
Results
The proof is in the walks.
Behavior change isn't magic — it's method. Here's what that looks like in real South Bay households.
1,000+
Dogs trained
12+
Years in practice
3
Countries of training (DE · RU · US)
7
South Bay cities served
Case Studies
Recent work.
Puppy
A puppy that grew up right
Started at 9 weeks, finished at 5 months. Bulletproof crate training, solid recall foundations, and confident in every novel environment we introduced.
Aggression
Rebuilding trust after a bite
A resource-guarding case with a bite history. Coordinated with the family veterinarian, muzzle-conditioned, and modified the behavior with a written safety protocol the household actually followed.
Anxiety
A separation-anxiety turnaround
A dog who couldn't be left for five minutes without a full panic response. Systematic desensitization over 10 weeks; the owners took their first weekend trip in two years.
In their words
"Our favorite dog trainer and behaviorist! Helped us build thoughtful routines and address the root causes behind our border collie's reactions. The result was a calmer, more confident dog who can now also "stop" before a road on command — and so much more."
@nataliepapova
Border Collie
"Thank you for your help with our Amur ❤️ No more reactivity — now we have a confident dog and can go everywhere with our boy."
@mrs.sunone
Amur
"Getting Candy was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Even though the first few months were tough, thanks to you, Nastya, we now have zero communication issues and real trust. Training is definitely important."
@eleonora340
Candy
"Had my online consultation with Anastasia before getting a dog! She gave me great tips on breeds, explained behavior patterns I need to be prepared for, and pinpointed matters I need to keep an eye on. Happy dog mama ever since. 🧡"
@liza_kei
Pre-adoption consult
"I know this amazing woman both as a dear friend and as an excellent dog trainer. Every time you visit her, you can't help but admire how well-trained her dog is — perfectly behaved, knows all the commands, and is great with strangers."
@jane_teacher_usa
Personal dog
"Yeah, thanks for your advice!! It's my favorite game now when he's chasing me around the house 😅 It used to be the opposite way before we met you — the best dog trainer everrrrr. 🥰"
@pecheninadasha
Puppy recall
"Huge thanks to Anastasia for all the help with Varechka 🐶✨ Couldn't have done it without you!"
@alexitaliantsev
Varechka
"Thank you very much for all your help with our adopted dog! The dog had zero social skills and was scared of EVERYTHING. And now, with your help, he's enjoying his life. 🙌"
@elenanitelea
Rescue / adopted dog