Reactivity Training is a long-term skill

Question: What does agility training, gun dog training and reactivity training all have in common?

Answer: They are all types of training that require practice and potentially long-term commitment for advanced outcomes.

Now, most people when they sign up to agility and gundog training will have this mindset already, that this is going to be something that needs to be regularly practiced and is a process.

Unfortunately, reactivity can fall into the bucket of: "I want to fix it as quickly as possible". This expectation can be fuelled further by quick fix culture and the various forms and mediums that it may come in.

One of my biggest focuses as a reactivity trainer is transferring new clients from the "I want to get this fixed as quickly as possible" mindset and into the "this is going to need some regular training" mindset, then motivate, set safe management, achievable goals that slowly improve the situation whilst keeping the dog happy and healthy.

Believe it or not a reactivity plan is not rocket science. The process generally involves starving the behaviour through management, enrichment, confidence building, basic obedience engagement training and then finally slowly reintroducing the trigger. It really does work, but takes patience and trusting the process. 🥰

Call me for a free and honest chat that will get you and your dog on the right path.