Why Dog Pros Are Backing My Anxious Dog: Real-World Tools That Actually Help
My Anxious Dog Review by The Dog Trainer School Members: Squeezy Reward & Affiliate Pack. Over a focused trial, our UK-based community of professional dog trainers and dog walkers at The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) put two My Anxious Dog products through their paces in everyday work: the Squeezy Reward and the Affiliate Pack.
The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) Recommended Product initiative is an independent seal for pet products that truly perform in real-world conditions. These products are tested by professional dog trainers and walkers across the UK, who use them in various settings, including in the rain, mud, busy classes, and 1:2:1s, as well as with their own dogs. Each product is evaluated based on clear criteria: usability, welfare alignment, durability, value for money, and the likelihood of being recommended to clients or other professionals.
The Recommended Product initiative is designed to be unbiased, involving multiple testers and standardised scoring, along with transparent feedback highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. Products that meet these high standards earn the TDTS Recommended product badge for a period of 12 months.
Helen Wainwright, co-founder of The Dog Trainer School, previously tested and approved products for Good Housekeeping. She applies the same evidence-based discipline here: clear criteria, repeatable methods, and straightforward reporting.
“At Good Housekeeping, I learned that testing must be fair, transparent, and practical. We have adapted this ethos to accommodate soggy fields, long lines, and anxious dogs -ensuring our results genuinely reflect what works.” — Helen Wainwright, The Dog Trainer School
Squeezy Reward: Clean, fast and effective reinforcement
The Squeezy Reward Dispenser is a small, soft silicone, refillable tube designed to make reward delivery easier on the move. What trainers and dog professionals liked:
Mess-free, one-hand delivery—perfect for reactivity, recall and muzzled dogs.
Easy to clean: simple disassembly, easy to wash up and dishwasher safe.
Trainer-friendly on the move: pocketable and lanyard compatible.
“I love the Squeezy Reward Tube — it’s brilliant for rewarding muzzled dogs, especially during vet visits. Licking is easier and naturally calming for the dog. The clip is a great touch too — it means you can’t drop it, which is one less thing to worry about in a busy or stressful moment." - Adell Miller. First Place Dog Training.
Affiliate Pack: #DogsInYellow messaging owners actually use
The My Anxious Dog Affiliate Pack is a comprehensive toolkit designed for trainers to educate pet owners about #DogsInYellow (dogs that need extra space). This pack includes ready-to-use stickers, posters, and handouts which have space for you to add your own referral or discount code. It's ideal for use in classes, one-on-one sessions, and events. What professional dog trainers and dog walkers liked:
Clear, welfare-aligned language that reflects a positive-only approach.
Ready-made handouts and stickers for owner education in classes and 1-2-1s.
Speeds handovers: less explaining, more doing; clients leave knowing how to help their dog and others.
“The materials can be a great conversation starter, which is really the point of an awareness campaign. The more we can talk about and normalise this conversation, that dogs in yellow need space, not judgement or exclusion, the more we are helping ease life for these dogs and their humans”. - Kelly - Dax's Doggos
Our take
Both products solve the real problems UK trainers face every day. Squeezy Reward gives you clean, controllable reinforcement on the move. Whilst the Affiliate Pack turns tricky welfare conversations into simple, positive actions.
With both products surpassing our 80% recommendation threshold, we are proud to award The Dog Trainer School Recommended Product seal. We’re confident they will be a valuable addition to any professional dog trainer’s toolkit.
Want to find out more about either product? Head to www.myanxiousdog.co.uk
To find out more about The Dog Trainer School Recommended Products or to become a tester, visit www.thedogtrainerschool.co.uk
