reactive dog
-tolerance to triggers: building confidence to overcome obstacles

Our next Reactive Dog class will be starting February 2025. Contact us for details.

Please note: once class begins, payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.

This class is for dogs who are easily overstimulated, frustrated or fearful and show this by consistently barking at, lunging towards, growling at, shutting down or hiding from people or dogs. This is not to be confused with the dog who is excited when you get home or the dog who barks at the FedEx driver.
If you’re unsure whether this is the right class for your dog, contact us before registering.

What you need to know:

• Class is 6 weeks long.

• Week one is a NO DOG class.

• We meet for one hour each week.

• Class location is about 5 minutes north of Riverside park in Kelso. Address will be sent in an email.

• Cost of this class is $250 and is due at time of registration.

Skills we cover in class:

• We will talk about reactivity, what it is, why it’s happening and how to approach it.

• We will talk about body language and energy (yours and the dogs).

• We will cover correct ways to hold a leash, the marker system, leash pressure and reward delivery.

• We will teach handler focus, sit, down, place, stay and come.

• We will practice several impulse control exercises.

• We will work on basic leash manners.

• We will teach eye contact on cue.

• We will work on a couple of tricks and obstacles for trust and relationship building purposes.

For this class you will need:

• Training collar. No harnesses or head halters. Contact me with questions.

• 4’ leash

• Variety of soft training treats your dog loves.

• Treat pouch.

• Raised bed. I will supply this for class but you will need one for at home.

Vaccinations required are:

• Rabies

• Distemper

• Parvovirus

• Bordetella

Class starts Monday, February 24th at 5:30