Have you ever wondered what exactly a reactive dog is? Perhaps you have wondered what underlies a dog’s reactivity and the common causes? Or maybe you’re living with a reactive dog and feeling frustrated and unsure how best to train your dog to be less reactive? In this 20 minute webinar, I’ll be explaining what exactly reactivity in dogs is, some common causes and the body language associated with reactivity, as well as how best to prevent, manage, and modify reactivity.
Disclaimer: the content of this webinar is for informational purposes only, and any action taken based on the information provided is strictly at your own risk. We recommend that you seek the help of a dog behavior professional if your dog is displaying reactive behaviors.
Relevant reading:
McDevitt, L. 2019, Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed, Clean Run Productions LLC, USA.
O’Heare, J. 2017, Aggressive Behavior in Dogs (3rd Ed.), Behave Tech Publishing, Canada.
Stewart, G. 2016, Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs, Dogwise Publishing, USA.
Donaldson, J. 2009, Dogs Are from Neptune (2nd Ed.), Dogwise Publishing, USA.
Aloff, B. 2002, Aggression in Dogs, Dogwise Publishing, USA.
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O’Heare, J. 2017, The Science And Technology of Dog Training (2nd Ed.), Behave Tech Publishing, Canada.
Overall, K. 2013, Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Mosby, USA.
Handelman B. 2008, Canine Behavior ~ A Photo Illustrated Handbook (1st Ed.) Vermont: Wolf and Word Press
Aloff, B. 2005, Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide. Dogwise, USA.
Bender, A. & Strong, E. 2019, Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog’s Daily Life, Dogwise Publishing, USA.
Miller, P. 2016, Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs, Dogwise Publishing, USA.