Reactive Rehab Level 1
About the Course
Regain control and learn how to help your four legged friend with our reactive rehab class. Resolving reactivity requires work on both ends of the leash. This class focuses on teaching helpful foundation skills, improving communication, and building confidence.
You will find understanding and support from your instructor and classmates who all appreciate the challenges of living with a reactive dog. We will work on identifying and understanding your dog's triggers, anticipating when a situation might turn south and practicing proactive management to prevent it. You will learn how to interrupt and calm your dog if she is already reacting and defensive handling skills to help keep both of you safe.
We will discuss the WHY behind your dog's behavior to help you understand what he is feeling and experiencing. We will then use that understanding to begin changing your dog's emotional response and to start to build positive associations with his triggers.
Reactive Rehab Level 1 is designed to give you the information you need to understand your dogs behavior and to teach both of you practical skills in a highly controlled environment. It is structured to be repeated as many times as needed, and the small class size allows you plentiful practice while ensuring you are appropriately challenged.
Once you have mastered the skills taught in Reactive Rehab Level 1, we encourage you to enroll in Reactive Rehab Level 2 where you will learn more advanced skills and have the opportunity to practice your Level 1 skills in more real-world situations.
Class Notes and Requirements
Reactive Rehab Level 1 is a 6 week long class, meeting once per week at the same time every week.
The first class is a human only seminar. Weeks 2-6 are practical lessons so bring your dog!!
While you are welcome to bring additional people, you may not send a new person (someone who has not previously attended class) to handle your dog alone.
Kids who are able to remain calm and quiet are welcome to attend week 1. However, as kids may be triggering for the other dogs in class, please reach out before enrolling and/or ask your instructor on week 1 if you would like your child(ren) to attend weeks 2-6. All handlers working with your dog in class must be over 18 years of age.
Note: this class is geared towards behavior problems that occur outside of the home. We WILL NOT ADDRESS possessive aggression (of food, toys, etc.) towards humans or dogs, or aggression towards housemates in relation to controlling space or movement as these situations can be highly individual and difficult to replicate in a group environment. If you are struggling with these types of aggression, please reach out to schedule a private, in-home training session and we would be happy to help! Click here to contact us.
If your dog has a bite history or exhibits aggressive behavior, please schedule a free consultation call here, or contact us at (612) 225-9598 or info@CalmCompanionsMN.com before enrolling. Please know, having a bite history may or may not rule out participation, but understanding context and severity are essential to ensuring everyone's safety.