Reactivity

Reactivity can be very stressful for both you and your dog. Having a dog that snaps, growls, and explodes at other dogs or people can make them hard to be around and manage. Most people don’t know how to help their reactive dog so they start managing them by limiting their exposure to people, dogs, and other triggers.  As a result, the dog’s world (and often the owner’s world) becomes very small. Our goal is to help your dog learn the coping skills they need to deal with every-day stressors and to give you the skills to help your dog thrive. 

All reactivity cases require a 30-minute in person evaluation. This evaluation is to ensure that I can safely work with your dog and will allow me to make a game-plan for how we will approach your dog’s reactivity. This will include discussing session lengths and frequency, owner responsibility, any safety concerns, and any lifestyle changes that you may need to make in order to best help your dog. 

Reactivity can often look similar to aggression, so if you are not sure what the difference is I am still happy to evaluate your dog. However, I do not work with aggressive dogs. If your dog is aggressive I will refer you to trainers in the area who may be able to help you. 

*Pricing variable depending on number of sessions and tools required.