Reactive Dog Training Class

Reactive Dog? Don’t Worry, It’s Very Common

Through the use of classical and operant conditioning, we strive to change not just the reactive behavior, but also the underlying emotional response that creates it. We use an entirely force-free  approach using no aversive tools or techniques. Using something aversive to your dog to try  to “correct” the behavior often backfires and just creates more fear.

In class you have the opportunity to work with other dogs in a safe setting with professionals to guide you through. Our goal is that no one actually reacts. It’s orchestrated in a way that the dogs only see each other under controlled circumstances. We want to help you better understand what is going  on with your dog and give you the tools to work with it. You will know what to do in certain situations and learn how to better manage this behavior.

Let’s Do This…

Once you sign up for our Reactive Working Sessions, we will send you a packet of information about leash reactivity.  This information covers what we usually go over in our Reactive Seminar to help you gain more insight into your dog’s behavior. When you begin class, we work with you to learn how to identify your dog’s triggers, learn what their threshold distance is, and learn how to use counter conditioning and desensitization to work with them. The first class, you come without your dog.