Reactive Dog Solutions Program Overview
Cost: $360
Duration: 8 sessions
Structure:
4 Group Lessons (No Dogs Present): Learn the strategies and tools to understand and manage your dog’s reactivity.
4 Practice Sessions (With Your Dog): Individual sessions tailored to apply skills learned in group lessons in real-life situations.
Curriculum Details for Reactive Dog Solutions
Group Lessons (No Dogs Present)
Understanding Reactivity:
Explore potential sources of reactivity—whether known or best-guessed.
Learn to identify triggers and recognize early signs that your dog is stressed or uncomfortable.
Understand what it means for your dog to be “under threshold” (calm enough to learn).
Helping Your Dog Feel Better About Triggers:
Teach your dog that scary or overwhelming things predict good stuff (like tasty treats).
Practice pairing the sight of a trigger with food to create positive associations.
Building Communication Skills:
Learn how to use simple words or cues to help your dog understand that they’re safe.
Work on showing your dog that they can look at you for guidance and get rewarded when they stay calm.
Relaxation Techniques:
Discover different ways to help your dog learn to relax and self-soothe.
Practice techniques that encourage calmness, such as mat training or controlled breathing exercises.
Use these methods to create a foundation of calm behavior in everyday situations.
Creating a Plan for Success:
Put all the pieces together to help your dog navigate triggers in dail