Reactive < Proactive Classes

GROUP TRAINING FOR REACTIVE DOGS

NEXT DATES TBC - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW

Is your dog struggling with focus and calmness or showing reactive behaviours at home or outdoors? Whether they’re reacting to other dogs, people, sounds, new experiences or more, your and your dog will get the support and training methods to help get them into a better space.

These classes are designed to help dogs and their families so that everyone is feeling happier, more confident and knowledgeable about dog behaviour, especially in challenging situations.

I understand that it can be scary and upsetting to have your dog react with behaviour that’s frightening to you and others. Whether it’s happening around things like other dogs, people (including children), wheels (bikes, cars, scooters and skateboards), stock or even something strange like statues of sheep (it happened to my girl Storm!), I want to help you and your dog to start on a positive training journey towards a happier future.

Key topics

  • Common causes of aggressive behaviour

  • Canine body language - what to look for, how to use it to aid your training

  • Calming methods to help your dog feel safer and happier each day

  • Setting your dog up for success - how to create positive training sessions and navigate unexpected situations

  • Leash handling skills

  • Improving leash walking skills and recall in difficult situations

  • Observing canine body language in action and how to respond

  • Environmental awareness - how to set your dog up for success

  • Techniques for helping YOU feel calmer in stressful situations

DETAILS:

  • Classes are 60 minutes long and run once a week over 4 weeks

  • For dogs aged 6 months +

  • All dogs must be fully vaccinated

  • CLASS TIMES: TBC

  • DATES: Next dates TBC

  • COST: $300 incl GST

  • Fee includes 4 weeks of group classes, online video tutorials and digital manual covering the techniques you’ll learn in class for future reference

  • *Note - Every dog must also have a 30 minute assessment prior to being accepted

  • Assessment dates for next classes TBC

  • Dogs must be able to attend all 4 class dates and an assessment

  • Classes are limited to 6 dogs maximum

PLEASE NOTE: These classes are for early stage or low-level reactivity for safety reasons. Dogs who have a history of bites or attacks will unfortunately not be able to safely participate in this class.

The goal is to ensure everyone is able to learn and achieve positive progress throughout the 4 weeks. I want these classes are as low stress as possible for all the dogs and humans taking part so please don’t be offended if I’m unable to accommodate you at this time.