Reactive to Proactive:
a toolkit for barky-lungey dogs and their people
Group Class, $315
This small group series limited to 4 participants, allows for individualized coaching, practice, and support with plenty of space and visual barriers between participants.
In this class, you will learn:
How to better support reactive dogs in your care
Skills that help reactive dogs build confidence and resilience
“Walks have improved significantly and we are able to have walks without any barking or pulling now! He also looks to us more when there are triggers and is more redirectable and responsive to training even after a reaction.” —Christin, Noah (Team Oggy)
Next session: Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, and 17
Where: Hybrid. Weeks 1 and 4 meet virtually via Google Meet. Weeks 2, 3, 5, and 6 meet in person at the Dane County Humane Society Barn Arena (5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI).
Registration: Registration begins with a free 15 minute discovery call. We'll discuss your dog's behavior, answer your questions, and decide together whether this class is the right fit.
“I loved this class! It was very informative and supportive... Students are encouraged to understand their dogs’ reactions as normal within the context of canine behavior and language. This leads to deeper compassion for their canine family member and a decrease in overall frustration, supporting the ability to commit to a thoughtful and ongoing behavior modification program.” —Ginny T. (former owner of Sweet Spot Dog Training)
Virtual seminar, $30
Next seminar tbd
In this 60 minute seminar, you will learn about
Common causes of reactivity
Common body language signals that indicate stress and what to do with these signals
How to better support reactive dogs in your care
Skills that help reactive dogs build confidence and resilience
“Great presentation with loads of helpful information. Glad I attended.” —Webinar attendee
FAQs
Who is this for?
This toolkit is for guardians and caretakers of reactive dogs who are just beginning their learning journey, who have been on their journey for some time and are feeling stuck, or who have made significant progress but wonder if there is a missing piece in their understanding of their dog.
This toolkit is appropriate for dogs who bark at people, other dogs, or things on wheels, or… fill in the blank! It is also appropriate for dogs who are overly pro social, as well as dogs who display fear based or aggressive behaviors.
Who is this NOT for?
This class or seminar may not be the right fit if you are looking for a quick fix or an instant solution to reactive behavior. Meaningful change takes time, consistency, and practice.
It is best suited for guardians who are open to learning, reflecting, and trying new approaches. If you are seeking punishment based methods, this may not be the right fit.
Additionally, the classroom setting may not be appropriate for all dogs. Please email me to inquire about classroom suitability for your dog.
Will the seminar replace the group training or private training?
Maybe. If you already have some foundational skills, this seminar may help tie loose ends together and fill in gaps in your understanding.
You are always welcome to start with the seminar and see what you can take from it. If you find yourself feeling stuck, I am just an email away.
The group class helps build the skills that I discuss in the seminar and offers and intermediate level of support between the seminar and private training.
Will I be able to ask questions?
Yes! The seminar takes about 45 minutes and I allocate for up to 60 minutes to allow time for questions and discussion.
There will always be time in the classroom for questions.
Will the seminar be recorded?
This live seminar will not be recorded.
I do plan to offer it again in the future and to make a recorded version available for purchase.
If you are unable to attend this session, you are welcome to email me to express interest in a future seminar or recording, and I will keep you in the loop.