WELCOME & COURSE OVERVIEW
What this course covers:
- What reactivity really is (and what it isn’t), and common reasons for it
- Why positive training works better than punishment
- How to manage reactivity safely
- How to change emotional responses to triggers
- How to train calm behaviours at home and outdoors
- How to adjust training based on progress
Important note
This course is a guide, not a substitute for in-person behavioural support. Results depend on:
- Severity of reactivity
- Reinforcement history
- Number of triggers
- Training consistency and quality
Dogs with aggression, bite history, or severe safety risks should work with a qualified behaviour professional face-to-face.
Course Content
Lessons
Status
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The Definition of Reactivity ADD VIDEO
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How Reactivity Develops ADD VIDEO
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Triggers: Different levels of triggers, dogs can be breedist/racist, create a list of your dog’s triggers ADD VIDEO
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Why Positive Training Works Better Than Aversives ADD VIDEO
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What Affects Training Progress ADD VIDEO
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Setting Realistic Expectations in Reactivity Training ADD VIDEO
- How Reactivity Develops ADD VIDEO
- Triggers: Different levels of triggers, dogs can be breedist/racist, create a list of your dog’s triggers ADD VIDEO
- Why Positive Training Works Better Than Aversives ADD VIDEO
- What Affects Training Progress ADD VIDEO
- Setting Realistic Expectations in Reactivity Training ADD VIDEO