This Live Online Group Class Runs 21 March - 6 June 2024
With Barbara Paterson, PhD & Julia Hawkins, MSc
Living with a reactive dog brings its own set of unique challenges and emotional journeys. Your dog may be anxious, fearful, easily stressed or over excited. Yet, amidst the trials lies an unbreakable bond and love between you and your dog. You're seeking a better way and you are looking for clear guidance, support, and a community that gets it. But it feels like you are navigating a maze without a map.
Tailored Support for Real Change:
This isn't just a course; it's a pathway designed with your unique journey in mind. Reactivity Reboot bridges the gap between struggle and transformation, offering you personalized support every step of the way.
Built on Trust and Compassion:
Our program is rooted in understanding and genuine care. We believe in building trust, fostering compassion, and celebrating every victory with you.
Comprehensive Guidance:
From the first step outside your comfort zone to every challenge along the way, we're here to guide you. Our program is more than just learning; it's about applying what you learn in the real world.
Why Start Now?
The longer reactivity is left unaddressed, the more it can escalate, impacting both your dog's emotional health and your own. In our current world, creating a stable, nurturing space for our dogs is critical. With everything that's going on in your life you need the fastest, most effective plan of action. Reactivity Reboot offers you the chance to forge a path of harmony and understanding with your dog, moving beyond outdated methods and misconceptions.
What is in Covered in Reactivity Reboot?
How Much Time Will I Need?
The course is 12 weeks long so that we can ensure that you get all the support you need to make a real change with your dog. Each week you will need to go through the module which will take 20 minutes, split up into convenient, bite-sized chunks. We will also host weekly zoom coaching sessions which will last around 1 ½ hours each - which you can attend live or watch on replay. Add to this 10-15 minutes of daily training with your dog. You will get lifetime access to the modules and the recordings so you can go through the course as many times and whenever you choose.
How is the Course structured?
The course has 9 modules. Live sessions run are divided into 9 Module Sessions and 3 Live Training Sessions, running from 21 March - 6 June 2024. Each week we will deep dive into a module and help you apply the learning to your specific situation.
In our module Zoom sessions, we'll dive into the material, address your questions, and explore your personal goals, focusing on how to tailor the learning to your specific situation. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in smaller breakout groups with your classmates, fostering a supportive network aimed at mutual success for both you and your dogs.
In our live training sessions via Zoom, you'll actively train your dog while receiving real-time coaching from us. Each session will start with a brief explanation and demonstration of specific exercises.You will then get an opportunity to have a go as we observe. We'll provide instant, positive feedback to help you refine your technique and enhance your dog's learning experience.
This hands-on approach ensures you and your dog gain practical skills together, all within a supportive and encouraging environment. Plus, you will get access to our exclusive members only Facebook group for ongoing support from us and a community that understands your challenges.
How Long Will I Have Access to the Course Materials?
Once you have signed up for the Reactivity Reboot you will have life-time access to the course materials - you get to keep them FOREVER. So it doesn’t matter if you can’t keep up or aren’t at the same stage as other people - your dog is unique and you’ll have this support for life.
I have been working on my dog's Reactivity already. Is this Course Right for me?
Absolutely! Whether you're a newbie or have tried other training programs, Reactivity Reboot offers both foundational knowledge and advanced strategies to ensure you and your dog thrive. Reactivity Reboot stands apart from other programs by embracing a holistic "both ends of the leash" method, focusing on both your dog’s emotions as well as your feelings and mindset. We delve deeper than finding the quick fix for your dog's behaviour; we aim to uncover and address the root causes behind the reactivity, offering strategies to truly overcome these challenges together.
"I cannot recommend Julia highly enough. She just understands dogs and what makes them tick - helping them to learn to make good choices through play. She is also that rare find amongst dog trainers - she is good with people too!! :-)" Craig and Bean
"Working with Barbara changed my life! I learned what my dogs really need is purposeful quality time with me, rather than unlimited freedom, which actually means leaving them to their own devices. My dogs are now so much calmer around other dogs, and so I am more relaxed and able to enjoy myself in my own free time together with my dogs."
Anneli, Neelsie & Phoebe
"8 weeks ago I had a hyper-reactive, just really a full of beans big fur ball of a dog. He would pull like anything on a lead when going out for walks, he just wouldn’t ever settle at home always taking things he shouldn’t and just not finding his comfort at home like he did when he was a pup. now 8 weeks later our boy is just calm, he has his chill zone and knows to ignore distractions!" Nicole and Rocky
"Can't recommend enough! It's been a brilliant time for both me and Heidi, she's come such a long way in such a short amount of time. Heidi was really reactive towards other dogs and it was really hard to bring her out of play mode. The techniques Julia taught me really helped to calm Heidi down and keep her focus on me, she's gone from turning into a merry go round on her lead whenever she sees another dog to just watching them and coming straight back when she's called. I can't wait to see the progress as I carry on with what we've learned."
Liam and Heidi
"I understand my dogs much better who used to fight at home. I now feel no longer nervous but confident, because I can read my dogs' body language and I can diffuse any potentially tense situation before it erupts in a fight." Chané, Zara and Talia
"I've always had Siberian Huskies, who are over confident dogs. Sage is my first herding breed, and I found myself in very deep water when she starting over-reacting to other dogs, sounds and changes in environment. I was initially given some bad advice to reprimand her for her over reactions, which instantly made it much worse. Barbara gave me many many tools to recognise Sage's discomfort early, and to help her through uncomfortable situations in a kind and fair way. She still has a long way to go, but her improvement and progress is steady, and I'm enjoying outings with her again. I wish EVERYONE with dogs would do this course!"
Leanne & Sage
Your participation and enthusiasm have truly made our festival a remarkable journey. We've shared moments, learned together, and grown – all thanks to you. As a token of our heartfelt gratitude, we're excited to offer something special for those ready to take the next step with us in Reactivity Reboot.
As a thank you for bringing your spirit and love to our festival, we're including these exclusive bonuses when you enroll now:
A self-paced journey toto effortless, enjoyable walks with our online loose leash walking course. Transform your walks into moments of peace and connection.
Engage and bond with your dog through fun games that ensure they come back to you every time with this sel-paced online course.