Reactive Dogs: Calm on Walks

A humane, science-based plan for dogs who bark, lunge or freeze at other dogs, people or traffic: triggers, thresholds, management, counter-conditioning and real-world setups.

A Advanced course for adult dog owners. Each of the 9 lessons explains one skill in plain language, lists key takeaways, gives you a step-by-step training session to run with your dog (with troubleshooting tips) and ends with a 5-question quiz that explains every answer.

What you will learn

1. Understanding Reactivity
2. Triggers and Thresholds
3. Body Language and Early Warning Signs
4. Management: Avoiding Rehearsal
5. Counter-Conditioning: Look at That
6. Engage-Disengage and BAT Concepts
7. Emergency Exits and Bad Moments
8. Setting Up Training Sessions
9. Long-Term Progress and When to Get Help

Lessons take about 15 minutes to read, plus short daily practice sessions. All methods are reward-based and humane: no pain, fear or intimidation. Pass every quiz to earn your certificate of completion. Course content is general education and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian or a qualified behaviour professional who has met your dog.