
Define reactivity as an emotional, stimulus-driven dog response marked by high sensitivity and low resistance; distinguish it from aggression and anxiety, and note genetics, breed, and stressor factors.
Identify the three primary dog responses to stimuli—interactive, impulsive reactive, and inhibited—and learn training approaches that use choice, distance, and social support to reduce reactivity.
Develop a practical approach to working with a reactive dog by prioritizing natural responses, long-leash observation, emotional relief strategies, and diagnosis-based training, with veterinary-guided pharmacological support when needed.
Observe a reactive dog's choices and harmonize responses to build trust, reduce arousal, and guide training through relief strategies and meeting needs such as sniffing, exercise, and veterinary support.
Learn to manage a reactive dog displaying euphoria around people and dogs through gradual exposure, owner guidance, and calming strategies, with guest training and safety gates.
Learn how to work effectively with reactive dogs. This course provides practical tools, in-depth video analysis, and real case studies from our experience in dog behavior. While we avoid labeling dogs, we recognize that reactivity is a commonly used term to describe dogs who exhibit an excessive response to stimuli—whether it’s other dogs, people, or environmental triggers—often resulting in barking, lunging, or difficulty disengaging. Our approach focuses on understanding these reactions, addressing the underlying emotions, and developing strategies for lasting behavioral change.
Reactivity is one of the biggest challenges faced by dog owners and professionals. In this course, you will learn how to recognize and understand excessive reactions such as impulsivity, excitability, or aggression.
This course includes:
Frame-by-frame analysis of real recordings of dogs displaying reactive behaviour
Practical techniques and effective methods for working with dogs displaying challenging behaviors
Case studies and solutions based on real-life scenarios.
What You’ll Find in This Course:
4 video lessons with practical examples
In-depth explanation of training methods and observable results
Recording of a Q&A panel from a live session, where we answered participants' most pressing questions about dog behavior
Instructor:
Piotr Wojtków – experienced dog behaviorist, trainer, author of books on dog behavior, lecturer, and organizer of professional training courses.
Reviews:
"I’ve attended three of your webinars – always professional and to the point!" – Karolina
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"Thank you, you helped me connect the dots." – Małgorzata
"The best webinar so far, my pen was on fire from taking notes!" – Monika