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12/03/2025

There is so much below the surface of reactivity training.
It's not as simple as putting obedience on the dog. Or punishing the reaction. Or removing the frustration of a leash.
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If you have a reactive dog and want help that will be efficient, long lasting and fair to the dog, let us know. We're here to help you both 🫶

12/02/2025

Don't shove the toy in your dog's face if you want them to play with you! Try getting them to chase it around, make noises, and make it fun.

Remember it's supposed to be a GAME with an objective. Your objective is to playfully keep the toy away from your dog, their objective is to get it! When they give a strong effort, you can "let" them get it from you.

Other things to try 👇
• toss it away and then race after it, who will get the toy first?
• turn your body away from your dog keeping the toy "hidden" and act like it's the most precious thing you don't want them to have
• if your dog grabs it, don't rip it from their mouth immediately but apply gentle tension on it to test how hard they're holding. If they seem into it, you can try to steal it away.
• if you steal it away play the keep away game again, incite "misses" (dog trying to grab and you moving it away just in time)
• think about how a rabbit would move if it were evading being eaten by a wolf - the toy is the rabbit, your dog is the wolf!

11/30/2025

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11/28/2025

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11/27/2025

Stop doing these three things and your dog's reactivity will lessen! 🙏
Things to start doing more of 👇
•play with your dog - this is more beneficial than a pulling leash walk
•reward your dog more frequently (use their meals on walks to optimize!) 🍗
•give your dog down time. A crate or pen for deep rest goes a long way to resetting the nervous system 🧠
•take your dog into nature. Breathe in the serenity and peace together 🌳
•do on leash walks with people and dogs but walk TOGETHER not towards each other 👯
•redirect your dog away from watching out the window- either use place command, or just guide them away to another activity or room (or get blinds lol) 🪟
•call a trainer if you're struggling! Reactivity can be scary and frustrating. We can help give you a plan and make you feel more in control of the situation. If you have confidence in what to do, things will get better 🫶

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11/27/2025

Proper socialization is actually exposing your puppy to sights, sounds and surfaces. And yes, dogs and people are part of that but they're certainly not the WHOLE picture, nor are they the most important.

In fact, when people focus too much on their puppy meeting every dog and person they see, it usually leads to reactivity at a later date, either from frustration or fear.

Instead, focus on bringing your puppy out into the world to observe their surroundings, hear novel sounds and walk on different surfaces. Our end goal is a dog who isn't phased by anything and this is accomplished through positive experiences in new environments.

Time in nature is super important but don't forget to bring your pup to busy and noisy places as well. Reward when appropriate (if puppy checks in with you or needs help with something), but don't overshadow the experience and be sure to let them take it all in!

Pro tip- don't rush this process! Give your puppy a week to settle in before you start taking them everywhere. Remember, your home is already a new place for them. They've been kidnapped from everything they've known for their short time on earth. Let them adapt and get to know you first!

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