leash
reactivity
how we train:
Leash reactivity is considered our specialty.
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Leash reactivity programs begin by teaching a "heel" command that enables you to walk your dog on a loose leash as they focus on you instead of elements of the environment around them.
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Your dog is then taught "no" using 1-2 bad habits they have around the house. This solidifies your dog's understanding and reaction to the word "no" as a marker for something they are never allowed to do.
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With an understanding of "heel" and "no", the two concepts are combined to communicate to your dog what behavior around other dogs/people/cars/bikes/etc. is inappropriate and never acceptable. Because the specifics of this protocol vary dog to dog and timing is critical in order to be fair and effective, the Homeschool program is required.
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At the end of the Homeschool program, dogs are typically neutral to stimuli they were previously reactive to.
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