Mastering Reactivity: Practical Skills for You and Your Dog
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Build Skills.
Reactivity training requires structure and consistency. In the first phase, we’ll build a strong foundation — engagement games, marker cues, and recovery strategies — so you and your dog have the tools to succeed.
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Safe Exposure.
Using Mellow Hound’s private 2-acre property, we’ll set up controlled, safe exposures to your dog’s triggers. This step gives your dog a chance to learn better skills around triggers without the overwhelm of busy public environments.
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Grow Confidence.
As your and your dog develop confidence, we’ll gradually reduce distance and add more movement, working toward calm walking, passing setups, and neutral responses to common triggers.
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Take It Into the Real World.
Finally, we’ll begin transferring skills into carefully chosen real-world settings. You’ll gain the confidence to navigate daily life with your dog, knowing how to manage challenges and guide them successfully.
Reactivity Program — What’s Included
A structured 8-week system that builds skills, confidence, and safe real-world handling.
Sessions & Schedule
- 16 sessions over 8 weeks
- Mix of 30- and 60-minute sessions
- 2 sessions per week for steady momentum
- No rollovers; consistency is the goal
Property & Environments
- Controlled exposure setups on Mellow Hound’s 2-acre property
- Work under threshold before public outings
- Progression to quiet real-world settings as skills develop
Support & Materials
- Written protocols and homework after each session
- Milestone map to track progress
- Weekday access to the trainer by email/phone (Mon–Fri)
What to Expect
- Reactivity isn’t “fixed” in 8 weeks. Dogs progress at different speeds.
- This program builds safe exposure, handler skills, and calm recovery — before entering busy spaces.
- With these strategies, you’ll start getting out into the world and navigating triggers with far more confidence and ease.
Program Investment: $2,000 (16 sessions over 8 weeks) — $125 per session