8-Week Reactive Dog Training Program $1199 - Expert Reactivity Training in Sydney!
Does your dog bark, lunge, or get overly excited around other dogs, people or distractions? You are not alone!
At Eazy Dog Training, we specialise in reactive dog training in Sydney, helping dogs and their owners through our 8-week Reactivity Training Sydney Program or private in-home sessions.
If you wish to book private home training for reactive dogs, you can do it here!
Our approach to reactivity training is based on positive reinforcement, desensitisation, and counterconditioning in controlled training setups, helping your dog feel safe and you both enjoy life without stress.
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Our 8-Week Reactive Dog Training Program Sydney for $1199 Includes:
Start location: Mascot. Lessons will start at a private location & progress to real-life walks near Sydney Park, according to progress.
An online reactivity training seminar to help you better understand dog reactivity and the expectations for reactivity training. You can watch this via a link sent to you.
The trainer's calm demo dogs for desensitisation training via controlled training setups.
8 weekly 45-minute private reactivity training lessons for your dog with an experienced dog trainer in controlled training setups and in real-life situations.
All lessons are tailored and adjusted to each dog and handler.
What Is Our Availability for Dog Reactivity Training?
You can start reactivity training with us as soon as possible after you register online.
We’ll email you availability for the first two weeks first and every two weeks there on. You can choose what suits you the best each week!
Availability: Generally 5 days a week, Monday - Thursday 8 am to 7 pm and limited availability on Sundays.
Availability is subject to trainer availability, public and scheduled holidays.
We can not guarantee Sunday-only availability. If you have limited availability, confirm with us first before booking: info@eazydogtraining.com.
Note! This is not a group class training: there will be no other dogs except the calm demo dogs in the training setups.
This 8-Week Reactivity Training Course includes reactivity training only, it does not include training for anything else nor address any other issues.
Weekly Structure for Our Sydney Reactivity Training - Adjusted to Each Individual Dog!
Week 1 – Understanding Dog Reactivity & Building Confidence
- Learn why your dog reacts and how to manage it
- Foundation exercises for reactivity training
- Personalised assessment of triggers and training goals
- Learning how to redirect reactivity before it escalates
Week 2 – Confidence Building & Leash Control for Reactive Dogs
- Handling skills to reduce reactivity
- Desensitisation & counter-conditioning training for reactivity
Week 3 – Creating Positive Associations
- Using controlled exposure to triggers (at a safe distance) at different levels
- Reinforcing calm behaviour
Week 4 – Desensitisation
- Increasing difficulty level
- Learning how to read the dog’s body language correctly around triggers
Week 5 – Improving Impulse Control & Emotional Regulation
- Increasing the difficulty level for triggers
- Protective handling skills in the real world
- Controlled meet-and-greet exercises
Week 6 – Practicing in Higher Distraction Environments
- Exposure to busier parks, sidewalks, and outdoor settings
- Strengthening your dog’s ability to remain calm and focused
- Learning how to disengage from distractions easily
Week 7 – Real-Life Situations
- Controlled exposure to real-life situations
- Polishing skills for reactivity training skills
Week 8 – Review of Progress
- Reviewing progress and fine-tuning training
- Creating a long-term training and management plan
- Celebrating your progress and success so far!
Why Choose Our Dog Reactivity Training Program in Sydney?
- Personalised Attention – One-on-one reactivity training sessions for reactive dogs!
- Force-Free, Science-Based Training – No harsh corrections, just effective results!
- Supportive & Judgment-Free Environment – We understand your struggles via personal experience and are here to help!
- Lifetime Skills for a Happier Dog – Training that lasts beyond 8 weeks!
You can enjoy peaceful walks, stress-free outings, and a stronger bond with your reactive dog with the help of our 8-week reactivity training course.
Let us help you take that first step toward a calmer, happier relationship with your dog!
Is This Reactivity Training in Sydney Right for You?
Yes, if you’re ready to be actively involved in your dog’s reactivity training.
For the best results, you’ll need to:
- Commit to about 10 minutes of daily training to reduce reactivity
- Follow the recommended management strategies in everyday life
- Practise the skills between lessons
- Be consistent and patient with your dog’s progress
- Be willing to make changes to your dog’s routine and environment where needed
You don’t need hours of reactivity training each day — consistency is what matters!
This reactive dog training is NOT FOR YOU if you
- are looking for a quick fix – there are no quick fixes in reactive dog training, only suppressive tools, which we do not use!
- don’t have time to walk or train your dog daily – progress doesn’t happen in the backyard!
- want someone else to train your dog for you – reactivity training takes owner commitment, as it requires daily management and training!
- don’t want to change your own routines or make adjustments to better support your reactive dog at home and out on walks – If we change nothing, we can’t expect different results!
What Dog Reactivity Training Is (and Isn’t)
When people talk about reactivity in dogs, they often witness barking, lunging, or growling at other dogs, people, or moving things. But at its core, reactivity is an emotional response. It’s not a dog being “naughty” or “defiant” – it’s a dog who is overwhelmed and doesn’t know how else to cope.
That’s why true reactivity training is not about shutting behaviours down. Using tools like prong collars, e-collars, or choke chains may suppress the behaviour in the moment, but they don’t change how the dog feels. The underlying fear, stress, arousal or frustration is still there. In fact, punishing reactions can actually make the feelings stronger and cause bigger explosions later on.
So, what is reactivity training?
Changing Feelings, Not Just Behaviours
Reactivity training focuses on addressing the root cause: your dog’s emotions. The goal isn’t to force them to stop reacting – it’s to help them feel differently about their triggers so they naturally respond in calmer ways.
Why This Matters
When your dog’s feelings change, their behaviour changes naturally. Instead of relying on force to control them, we build lasting confidence and trust. Reactivity training done this way leads to real progress – calmer walks, safer outings, and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
What Dog Reactivity Training Isn’t About:
- Reactivity training is not about play with other dogs.
Reactivity can not be fixed via play with other dogs – if only it were that easy! Pushing reactive dogs into greetings or play often makes their stress and reactivity worse, not better. We need to build up calm, trust and confidence first before we can start to practise positive interactions. It all depends on the dog and the severity of their reactivity! We do get to this stage with a lot of our clients – but we work our way up to it! - It’s not about making your dog love other dogs or people.
Some dogs will never want canine friends or enjoy being patted by strangers – and that’s okay. The goal isn’t to change who your dog is, but to help them feel safe and calm in the presence of their triggers and tolerate situations better.
Remember, your dog isn’t giving you a hard time – they’re having a hard time. With patience, positive training, and the right strategies, you can help them view the world in a different light. Because lasting change comes from changing emotions, not punishing expressions. Dog
We Know Our Sydney Reactivity Training Works - Personally! Meet Elmer, My Reactive Dog!
When I say I know your pain, I mean it — not just as a dog trainer with 15 years of experience, but because I’ve been you. My first dog, Elmer, taught me the hard way… and yes, I honestly admit that I caused the chaos myself.
I was that idiot walking up to every dog on the street, yelling, “He’s friendly!” while my out-of-control dog barreled straight toward them. I thought dog parks were great for socialisation — I went daily. Elmer got attacked six times. No wonder he became fear-reactive, with a dash of over-arousal.
But I refused to give up. I read books, scoured the internet, and tried all the trial-and-error methods I could find. I even almost paid a local trainer a small fortune to “fix it” in one lesson. Thank goodness I didn’t — because if it were that easy, reactive dogs wouldn’t exist!
Fast forward a year, and Elmer’s severe reactivity was gone. He could walk past even his biggest triggers — including big black dogs — without losing it.
I might have made the mistakes, but I also figured it out. And if I could do it, you can too. Let me help you and your dog make walks and life together more manageable (and maybe even fun).
Got a Reactivity Training Question? - Check These Before Booking with Us!
Where is the training held?
We start at a private location in Mascot and progress to real-life training on the streets of Mascot or during walks in Sydney Park based on progress.
What days are you available?
In general, our availability is Monday – Thursday and Sundays. We can also organise Fridays, but that will be with our trainer Peter, not with the main trainer Anniina. Hours vary from 8am to 7pm, depending on the day.
If your own availability is very limited, please check with us via email before booking: info@eazydogtraining.com
I can only do Sundays, can I book for 8 consecutive Sundays?
Although we can often accommodate this, we can’t guarantee Sunday-only availability. With just one trainer on Sundays, the spots are limited. The good news is we offer plenty of weekday slots, including after hours. If your schedule is limited, let us know before booking – we’ve always been able to book everyone!
Can I book for Saturdays?
No, we do not work on Saturdays. Only Sundays are available on weekends.
I have holidays coming up, can I take a break during training?
Yes, it’s perfectly fine to take a break, just let us know in advance. Reactivity training is always best to start as soon as possible to get on top of it early on, so booked holidays shouldn’t stop us.
Can I bring more than one dog with me?
Unfortunately no. First, two dogs can not be trained at the same time: reactivity training requires individual training. Therefore, we need to be able to focus on the dog, and the dog can not have any other distractions, such as another family dog, around. Second, our pricing is for one dog only, more dogs mean more work!
Can I bring my partner or children with me?
You can bring your partner or any other adult family members. However, children younger than 16 years old are not allowed to attend the lessons since reactivity is a serious behavioural issue in dogs, and children can not be involved in reactivity training, nor is it safe for them to be present.
Can I share the lessons between my two dogs, who both need this training?
The program can only be used for the same dog each week only.
Do I have to participate in the lessons myself, or do I just drop off my dog?
Yes — your participation is essential. We don’t offer a “drop-off and train” service, because lasting results come from you and your dog learning together. Our role is to guide and coach you through the training process, but it’s your practice and consistency at home that make the biggest difference. Think of it like a personal trainer: we can show you the techniques, but you need to be the one working with your dog day-to-day. This way, your dog learns to respond to you, not just the trainer.
What if I decide the training is not for me, rehome my dog or become unable to attend the training, can I get my money back?
We don’t offer trial sessions nor refunds for change of mind purchases. This is a discounted price, and it only applies to the full 8 weeks. When you purchase the training, you’re committing to the full 8-week program.
Please consider carefully before committing to the training.
Prefer to do the 8 weeks of reactive dog training at yours instead?
We’ve got you covered! You can book private reactivity training in Sydney at your place and in your neighbourhood, and we will travel to you!
8-week private home dog reactivity training package in Sydney – we come to you for $1799.
This includes 8 x 45-minute reactivity training lessons at your own home and neighbourhood with real-life triggers.
However, this will be different to our popular 8-week Reactivity Training Program, where you travel to us.
- We will not have the benefit of using our own calm demo dogs since we can not bring them into environments, spaces and situations we aren’t familiar with, nor know to be suitable for training.
- We will be working with real-life triggers we see out and about – like you do every day on your walks!
We can still do good quality training and will adjust everything to your situation and environment. If you are interested in this training option for reactive dogs, scroll down to enquire with us using our booking form!
For our private training pricing (other than the 8-week Reactive Dog Training Program), head here!
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