Reactive Dog | Southbaydogtraining

Reactive
Dog

A reactive dog exhibits a response, such as barking, lunging, and/or growling, when on the leash. Triggers can be other dogs, people, bikes, scooters, kids running, etc. These behaviors, although they may appear aggressive, are natural responses that may stem from underlying feelings of fear, anxiety, or frustration due to feeling threatened or overwhelmed. Managing this behavior involves recognizing specific triggers and employing techniques like creating physical distance from the stimulus and focussing on helping the dog calm down.

We focus on teaching the dog an alternative behavior and provide you with management strategies should unexpected encounters occur. We will teach you and your dog to become a successful team by helping your dog go from reactive to calm one step at a time.

Important Information!

Our group class is designed to fit the needs of dogs that do well with other dogs when off-leash but struggle with dogs when on-leash. The class is not designed for dogs with aggression issues towards people and/or dogs when on and off-leash. Such behaviors need to be addressed individually. Behaviors such as growling, jumping and lunging at the sight of another dog is not an uncommon behavior often caused by the restriction of the leash.

Level 1

Our Level 1 class is designed to teach you and your dog new behaviors in a safe and controlled environment. There will be barriers that help with the visual trigger. Training will take place in our dog training center in Campbell. Our level 1 class consists of 5 hands-on sessions, 5 Zoom session and daily support through our Reactive Dog Group if needed.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves.
Favorite toy
Toppl, Kong or Bullystick
Mat
Water
Flat collar, martingale or harness. (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractable)

We will provide barriers in a safe and controlled environment.

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 16 weeks or older

Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks: Up to 10 sessions and daily support

5x 45 minute in person classes
5x 45 minute Weekly Zoom Q&A
Daily support through our Reactive Dog Group

Zoom session every Tuesday at 7 pm (45 minutes) during class sessions

$450

Dates and Times:

Sunday, October 11 - November 8, 11:00AM (FULL)

Sunday, October 11 - November 8, 12:00PM (FULL)

If classes are full please contact me. I can put you on a waitlist and if we have enough interest I can add a new class! Thank you! Next round of classes starts November 15.

In Session:

Sunday, August 16 - September 13, 11:00AM (4 week class - no class September 6) FULL

Sunday, August 16 - September 13, 12:00PM (4 week class - no class September 6) FULL

Nothing to book right now. Check back soon.

Level 2

Level 2 takes the training outside. Real time dog training. Lots of distractions. Our level 2 class consists of 5 hands-on sessions, 5 Zoom session and daily support through our Reactive Dog Group if needed.

What to wear:

sturdy walking shoes
layers
sunscreen
hat
sunglasses
small backpack to carry water for you and your dog

What to bring:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves.
Treat pouch
Water
Bowl
Flat collar, martingale or harness. (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractable)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 16 weeks or older

Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks: Up to 10 sessions and daily support

5x 45 minute in person classes
5x 45 minute Weekly Zoom Q&A
Daily support through our Reactive Dog Group

Zoom session every Tuesday at 7 pm (45 minutes) during class sessions

$450

Dates and Times:

Sunday, October 11 - November 8, 10:00AM: FULL

Sunday, October 11 - November 8, 9:00AM: 2 spots left

In Session:

Sunday, August 16 - September 13, 10:00AM (4 week class): FULL

Nothing to book right now. Check back soon.

Drop In Session(s)

Drop in sessions are available to Level 1 and 2 graduates who would like to use the environment to practice what they have learned with professional support on the side.

What to wear:

sturdy walking shoes
layers
sunscreen
hat
sunglasses
small backpack to carry water for you and your dog

What to bring:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves.
Treat pouch
Water
Bowl
Flat collar, martingale or harness. (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractable)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

Drop In Session:

$75

Dates and Times:

Not available this round of classes