Dog to Dog Reactivity - In person programme

Hello, are you in search of a solution to address your dog's reactivity towards other dogs?  Are you fed up of people tutting at you and who are blissfully unaware of how your dog is feeling? Is your dog barking and lunging at other dogs feeling worried and  making walks feel challenging and stressful? Do you have to hire a field so your dog is not interacting with other dogs? Are you constantly on the lookout for triggers, feeling overwhelmed and conflicted by the myriad of advice available online or in the park? I'm here to help.

I understand the difficulties of being on the other end of the leash with a dog expressing fear and telling other dogs to "clear off!". Even if you've had your dog from puppyhood, did all the socialisation by the book and have a dog who sleeps well and is calm at home, sometimes things can happen and your dog can feel worried and use the barking and lunging behaviour to help themselves feel safer. Not everyone has a really sociable dog, and that can be hard for strangers to understand. While we can't control what others think, say and do we can have tools to help our dogs face things they find scary.

If you're looking for support, I'm launching an in person course   designed to alleviate overwhelm, reduce stress, and bring enjoyment back to your walks for you and your dog.

Our Reactivity Dog Programme provides tools, guidance, and community support.  You're not alone and there is no need to feel embarrassed. Quite often a dog will react in this way because they don't feel safe, and offence (barking and lunging) is sometimes the best defence.

Here is some info about the course:

The group is deliberately small, accommodating only 4 members.

We have a walk together with everyones dog at the end of the course.

A Journey for You and Your Dog

The course is structured in manageable sections to prevent overwhelm, ensuring both you and your dog are set up for success. With the small group setting, I can offer individual attention to address your dog's unique needs.

I'm here to support you through the highs and lows. We're in this together!

Who is This For?

• People who do not want to feel consistently stressed and overwhelmed on walks.
• People who want to help support their dogs with their fearful and frustrated emotions.
• For people who are tired of others glaring at them or being told to control their dog.
• For those who want connection over correction in their relationship with their dogs.

Who is This Not For?

• Dogs with a history of biting; we recommend our behaviour support services.
• People that want to use tools such as prong collars - you can read more about the dangers of those here. 
  

This course includes:

• 5 hours of support
• An introductory session on 19th Feb online at 6-6:30 pm to run through the plan and ask any questions.
• 4 x 1 hour in person group coaching sessions with me, Lisa starting on 26th Feb at 6pm. The sessions then run consecutively on Weds 5th March, 12th March and 19th March.
• A 30 minute walk together for a graduation session on 26th March at 4pm. See how your dog can feel safer around other dogs and not scared and worried.
• Weekly diaries after walks help monitor progress, with feedback provided.
• The course includes equipment advice, neuroscience information, diaries and downloads, step-by-step training skills, well-being advice, and online guidance to track progress.
• We do a before and after scale to track progress!

What is included in the online course?

✅A Welcome video!

✅The mental module - stress and body language = Spot the signs

✅The mental module - behaviour basics

✅Reasons for reactivity

✅A dogs development

✅The dangerous dogs act 1999

✅stress and body language

✅Management and modification module

✅A marker word

✅The layout of your home

✅Lead techniques to reduce tension

✅Eye contact

✅Recall

✅Muzzle training

✅Engagement

✅Advice on lead techniques to practice

✅Breaking up any issues that may occur

✅Physical needs - diet and exercise

✅Trigger considerations

✅Dog body language

✅Physical needs - equipment

✅Advice on lead techniques to avoid

✅Emotional understanding module

✅Identifying unhelpful thoughts

✅Getting out of a stressful experience

✅Dear Diary - it's important to monitor progress.

✅Making time for you - you can't pour from an empty cup!

Ready to embark on this journey? Let's schedule a chat to ensure this is the right fit for you and your dog. I'm sure it will be but I want you to be sure!

Just incase you were wondering here are some frequently asked questions..

Will the dogs all be loose in the hall?  No, each dog has a separate section so they can feel comfortable and will be on the lead. It is blocked off so they won't spend the first few sessions feeling worried and barking. We then introduce each others dogs as the weeks progress.

Do they come through the same door? No, each dog has a separate door they come through (narrow spaces can feel scary!)

Can my partner come along?  Of course! 3 adults can be present.

How is progress monitored?  I look at weekly diaries that you submit. We also do a questionnaire at the first week and at the end to see differences in your dogs responses.