Reactivity Management and Treatment for Dogs Online Course

Welcome to the Reactivity Management and Treatment for Dogs Online Course! Reactivity Management and Treatment. We do our best until we know better. — and this class helps you know better. This 8-week course is your guide to understanding and improving challenging behaviors like barking, lunging, freezing, or growling—whether they happen on leash, behind windows, or during greetings. It’s designed to be used alongside the LIVE group class or independently as a self-paced learning journey. Together, we’ll explore the difference between reactivity and true aggression, using force-free methods grounded in science and compassion. Each 45-minute class includes a short discussion, hands-on training demos, and a 15-minute live Q&A to support you in real time. You'll also receive weekly homework and access to recap materials to help you stay on track. 📚 Course Curriculum: • Week 1 – What Is Reactivity? • Week 2 – Staying Safe & In Control • Week 3 – Helping Your Dog Stay Calm • Week 4 – Changing How Your Dog Feels • Week 5 – Teaching Focus & Cooperation • Week 6 – Building Trust on Walks • Week 7 – Enrichment, Diet & Health • Week 8 – Graduation & Next Steps 🎓 Graduation Benefits: • Certificate of Completion • Access to the k9HS Alumni Learning Community • Eligibility for Advanced Courses in the Reactivity Series A 2024 systematic review of 2,836 U.S. shelter records found that behavioral problems were the leading cause of dog relinquishment—accounting for 28% of all surrenders (Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science). This course is designed to prevent that outcome by empowering pet parents with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to help their dogs feel safe, understood, and at home—where they belong. Let’s get started!