![]() ![]() This builds trust between you and your dog, and will make the bigger issues easier to tackle. In both cases, it’s a highly emotional state so you may find that your dog can’t listen to you or take treats while they’re trying to cope with the situation.Īll dogs benefit from having a good recall and knowing simple cues like ‘sit’. They’re telling the other dog or person to stay well away! Frustrated dogs respond by pulling on the lead, spinning or turning around and grabbing their owner to get rid of some of their energy. If they’re on a lead, they can’t run away, so they defend themselves the only way they know how, by growling and barking. These triggers cause a reaction which can differ for each dog.įor worried or frightened dogs, they trigger a ‘fight or flight’ response. They often get frustrated when they can’t go bounding over to say hello and play. Another thing we see is excited dogs that love people and other dogs a bit too much. This is what we call a ‘reactive’ dog and it’s very common, so you’re not alone! As one of Woodgreen’s qualified dog behaviourists, here are some questions Lindsay is regularly asked about reactive dogs:ĭogs are usually reactive if they don’t have very good social skills and feel worried by other dogs and people, or if they’ve had a bad experience in the past which frightened them. In reality, this just isn’t the case for all dogs, especially those who have quite an extreme response to everyday situations like seeing other dogs and people. Class Location: Near the Woodland Park/Zoo or other safe outdoor location in Seattle.In an ideal world, we all hope for our dogs to be friendly, easy-going and comfortable in different environments. ![]() The second meeting is near Woodland Park/Zoo or other safe outdoor location. Class Location:The first meeting is a live on-line video meeting. ![]() Please fill out our secure intake form if you would like to start with Reactive Rover II after working with another trainer on leash reactivity. If you’ve done similar work with another trainer, we require a one hour private training session prior to Reactive Rover II. Prerequisite: Reactive Rover 2 requires completion of Reactive Rover 1 or a private consultation with Companion Animal Solutions for leash reactivity. We choose a specific location that’s right for your dog where we can work at the right level to keep your dog below the threshold of reactivity, whether this is a long distance from triggers or close up. Each session is a half hour, and sessions are held near the Greenlake Loop Trail or other safe outdoor locations on Sunday afternoons. Reactive Rover II: This is a package of four private follow-up sessions (spread over no more than 8 weeks) where we work outside in the Woodland Park area of Seattle to continue changing your dog’s emotional response and teach a new behavior. If you live outside of Seattle, or if your dog is aggressive to humans, please see our dog behavior consultations. Available for those who can travel to Seattle and for dogs reactive to other dogs. The second session is arranged with the instructor within two weeks of the first session. At the second meeting we’ll work outside using a non-reactive stimulus dog or other environmental triggers. At the first meeting you’ll receive instruction and practice to begin building the skills for use outside. Reactive Rover I: This class consists of preliminary email discussion and written material followed by two sessions: a 1 hour live on-line service and a half hour private session in the Woodland Park area of Seattle with your dog and our instructor’s dog. ![]()
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