Reactive Rovers classes

Reactive Rovers classes are designed for dogs that need help feeling comfortable on a leash. With an introductory webinar and two course levels, you and your dog will learn new skills and gain confidence around other dogs.

Course descriptions and registration

Reactive Dog Webinar

This webinar teaches you why reactivity happens in dogs, ways to predict and manage it, and what to do and what not to do when your dog is displaying these behaviors. This foundational webinar is required before starting Reactive Rovers 1.

Length: 1 hour
Fee: Free

**This webinar is on-demand. You will receive an email with a link to the webinar as soon as registration is complete, regardless of the day you register for.**
 

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Reactive Rovers 1

This four-week class is designed for dogs that bark, snarl, lunge, or growl at other dogs while on leash. You will learn important defensive walking skills to prevent your dog's reaction, how to anticipate when your dog will react, and how to interrupt and calm a reaction. This class focuses on how to manage your dog's current reactivity. Once you've completed Reactive Rovers 1, you will have the tools necessary to begin behavior modification in Reactive Rovers 2.

Prerequisite: Reactive Dog Webinar
Fee: $179
Date/time: Wednesday evenings
Location: Golden Valley, MN

If you're interested in Reactive Rovers classes, follow this process:

  1. Watch the Reactive Dog Webinar
  2. View class times to find upcoming start dates
  3. Complete our Reactive Rovers Application. Our trainers will review your information, determine if your dog is a good fit, and contact you regarding next steps.
  4. If your application is approved, you will be given access to sign up for Reactive Rovers 1.

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Reactive Rovers 2

This four-week class is designed to build on the skills you learned in Reactive Rovers 1.  We will use counter-conditioning to teach your dog positive associations with other dogs and to pay attention to you in choreographed real-life scenarios.  This class focuses on how to change your dog's emotional response to other dogs and decrease reactivity. 

Prerequisite: Reactive Rovers 1
Fee: $129
Date/time: Wednesday evenings
Location: Golden Valley, MN

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Please note: Due to demand, please be aware it may be several weeks before you're able to attend your first session. If that is the case and you are looking for help sooner, check our our private training options.